What an incredible piece of Indianapolis history! The William Sanders Home, built in 1820, is the oldest home in the city and features iconic brick farmhouse architecture. One of the home's most remarkable features is its "dog-trot" layout, which separates the two wings and offers a multitude of living possibilities. The front portion of the house includes generously proportioned "public" living areas and two bedrooms upstairs, while the rear wing provides additional living spaces, a second kitchen, and even more bedrooms. Indiana was just four years old when William Sanders began construction of this one-of-a-kind home on the southern section of what was then a 240-acre family farm. The bricks were made on-site from the mud of nearby Pleasant Creek, long before there were any big-box stores for lumber, roofing, or plumbing materials. A second house in the back was added later, adding to the property's unique history. Just a 5-minute walk from Fountain Square, the property also offers four back parking spots and a two-car garage. Truly, a remarkable piece of Indianapolis history with modern updates and flexible living spaces.
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$395,000
1020 E Palmer St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
4beds
6,109sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1820
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$1,580 Estimated rent
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Modern updatesMore bedroomsTwo-car garageFour back parking spotsTwo bedrooms upstairsFlexible living spacesSecond kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Feldman 317-965-5034,
Compass Indiana, LLC
Bought with:
Ally Hunckler
Maywright Property Co.
Tatiana Van Braeckel
Maywright Property Co.
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 22073948
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 496 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31x16
Kitchen
- Features: Tile-Ceramic
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Hardwood Floors
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Work Painted
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,109
- Total interior livable area: 6,109 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Details
- Parcel number: 491113122004000101
- Special conditions: Historic District
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1820
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Twinames
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $65/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,548
- Date on market: 12/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Sold | $395,000-1.3%$65/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Pending sale | $400,000$65/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $400,000+31.1%$65/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22073948 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2020 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2018 | Sold | $305,000-6.2%$50/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21524019 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2018 | Pending sale | $325,000$53/sqft |
Source: Everhart Studio, Ltd. #21524019 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $325,000+106.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Everhart Studio, Ltd. #21524019 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Listing removed | $157,500$26/sqft |
Source: Encore Sotheby's International Realty #21491379 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2017 | Price change | $157,500-3.1%$26/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Price change | $162,500-7.1%$27/sqft |
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| 7/5/2017 | Price change | $175,000-50%$29/sqft |
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| 6/26/2017 | Price change | $350,000-3.6%$57/sqft |
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| 6/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $363,000$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $171 +5.4% | $6,200 |
| 2017 | $162 -13.7% | $6,200 |
| 2016 | $188 +3.6% | $6,200 |
| 2014 | $181 +30.2% | $6,200 |
| 2013 | $139 | $6,200 |
| 2012 | $139 | $6,200 -51.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $12,800 |
| 2010 | $266 -2.5% | $12,800 |
| 2009 | $273 | $12,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,800 |
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Neighborhood: Near Southside
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