Must see this beautifully updated 3/4 bedroom home located in prime Meridian Kessler block. Coveted spot near IHM, St. Thomas, CFI 84 & 70 (and many more award-winning schools) and walkable to restaurants/shops/parks. With perfect blend of new updates & preserved character, this home shines throughout. Gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms, hardwood floors, spacious sunroom & main floor master bedroom AND master bedroom upstairs. Lovely, large double lot (.34) & potter's shed ideal for kids/pets/garden. Ample space in basement is blank canvas to create 4th bedroom, family room, workout area, rec room. Lots of windows, ideal floor plan & oozing with charm. Central Ave has been transformed & enjoys values 2x+ this list price. Come see this gem!
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$572,500
5851 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
3beds
3,309sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.34 Acres Lot
$629,200 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$2,725 Estimated rent
Home value
$629,200
$598,000 - $667,000
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Large double lotIdeal floor planHardwood floorsLots of windowsSpacious sunroomMaster bedroomMain floor master bedroom
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Listed by:
Matthew O'Brien 317-490-9658,
Indianapolis Brokerage Firm
Bought with:
Scott Hackman
CENTURY 21 Scheetz
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 21934622
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bonus room
- Features: Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Bonus room
- Features: Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Foyer
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Living room
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x13
Play room
- Features: Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x12
Sun room
- Features: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Bay Bow
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,309
- Total interior livable area: 3,309 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 444
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 490601232090000801
- Special conditions: As Is,Broker Owned,Corporate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block, Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal/City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Light's Bellevue
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianapolis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $553,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,326
- Date on market: 8/4/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $572,500-0.4%$173/sqft |
Source:  MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21934622 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Pending sale | $575,000$174/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21934622 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+91.7%$174/sqft |
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21934622 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Sold | $300,000$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,166 +30.6% | $553,900 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $4,722 -1.3% | $509,100 +30.1% |
| 2023 | $4,785 +10.6% | $391,300 -0.5% |
| 2022 | $4,326 +8.8% | $393,200 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $3,974 -4.1% | $365,000 +9% |
| 2020 | $4,143 +20.4% | $334,800 -2% |
| 2019 | $3,442 +24.8% | $341,500 +21.1% |
| 2018 | $2,759 -3.7% | $282,100 +11.5% |
| 2017 | $2,865 +7.3% | $253,000 -3.5% |
| 2016 | $2,671 -1.6% | $262,200 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $2,714 +21.7% | $247,900 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $2,230 | $222,100 +12.5% |
| 2012 | $2,230 | $197,400 +8.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $181,400 -27.1% |
| 2010 | $2,609 -11% | $248,800 -9% |
| 2009 | $2,931 | $273,400 -4.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $286,300 +2.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $279,800 +38.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $201,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $201,700 -4.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $211,900 +239.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,400 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $20,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $20,800 |
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Neighborhood: Meridian Kessler
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Center for Inquiry School 84Grades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Marion County
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