Investment opportunity with incredible potential! This spacious home offers a fantastic opportunity for an investor or buyer looking to add their personal touch. Featuring central heating and cooling for year-round comfort, the home is already equipped with many desirable updates completed approximately three years ago, including the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and major mechanical features. The spacious kitchen showcases quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, while the primary suite offers a double vanity, generous closet space, and ceramic tile in the bathroom. High ceilings and LED can lighting create a bright, open feel throughout the home. With many of the major updates already in place, this property is ready for its next owner to complete the finishing touches and build instant equity. Being sold AS-IS, this home presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to maximize value and make it their own.
Active
$250,000
256 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
4beds
1,626sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quartz countertopsPrimary suiteDouble vanityHigh ceilingsGenerous closet spaceLed can lightingSpacious kitchen
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- 69 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Lawrence 630-589-6669,
F.C. Tucker Company
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 22111381
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Attic Stairway, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Smart Thermostat
- Has basement: Yes
- Attic: Permanent Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,626
- Total interior livable area: 1,626 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 491113104031000101
- Special conditions: As Is
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Center
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,576
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000-12.3%$154/sqft |
Source:  MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22111381 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listing removed | $2,150$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2025 | Price change | $2,150-10.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 10/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21937800 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Price change | $285,000-4.4%$175/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21937800 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2023 | Price change | $298,000-12.1%$183/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21937800 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $339,000-6.9%$208/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21937800 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $364,000+635%$224/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21937800 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2023 | Sold | $49,521+340.2%$30/sqft |
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| 9/4/2009 | Sold | $11,250-25%$7/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #2936088 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2009 | Sold | $15,000-34.5%$9/sqft |
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| 12/19/2006 | Sold | $22,900-49%$14/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #2665476 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2000 | Sold | $44,900$28/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #2010396 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,576 +497.4% | $146,500 -2.8% |
| 2024 | $599 +9.8% | $150,700 +77.9% |
| 2023 | $545 +15% | $84,700 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $474 +15.6% | $80,300 +8.2% |
| 2021 | $410 +34.4% | $74,200 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $305 -71.4% | $66,000 +28.4% |
| 2019 | $1,068 +26.9% | $51,400 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $842 -1.5% | $45,300 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $854 +210.9% | $38,300 |
| 2016 | $275 -66.4% | $38,300 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $818 +266.1% | $37,900 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $223 | $37,100 |
| 2012 | $223 | $37,100 -5.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2010 | $223 +11% | $39,300 |
| 2009 | $201 | $39,300 -9.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,400 +40% |
| 2005 | -- | $31,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $31,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $31,000 +174.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,300 |
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Neighborhood: Near Southside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10James A. Garfield School 31Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Edison School of the Arts 47Grades: K-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Arsenal Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
- $107,4003 bd1 ba1.6k sqft260 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Off Market
- $24,0003,484.8 Square Feet244 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Sold
- $359,9005 bd2 ba4.2k sqft264 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225For Sale
- $284,0003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft263 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Off Market
- $24,0003,484.8 Square Feet248 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Sold
- $12,0002 bd-- ba810 sqft255 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Off Market
- $260,0002 bd2 ba1.4k sqft251 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Sold
- $372,3004 bd3 ba2.6k sqft259 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225Off Market
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