856 River Ave Indianapolis, IN 46221
West Indianapolis NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,560/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 2-minute walk to McCarty Triangle Park
- Traditional Architecture
About This Home
Multi-unit opportunity near the expanding Elanco Animal Health campus and future OneHealth Innovation District. Property features a 3BR/1BA main home (vacant and available for owner-occupant or lease-up) plus a detached 1BR/1BA guesthouse currently rented month-to-month at $800/month. Ideal for house hacking or investment with strong rental demand and long-term upside.
Listing Agent
R. P. Lux Company Brokerage Email: sflanagan@rplux.com License #RB16001253 Listed on: 04/13/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,074
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Duplex
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Additional Features
- 5,097 Sq Ft Lot
- Separate Meters
Community Details
- Mc Cartys West Side Addition Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- The owner pays for sewer
- Tax Lot 1043450
- Assessor Parcel Number 491110140013000101
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,074 | $196,200 | $2,100 | $194,100 |
| 2024 | $4,027 | $171,700 | $2,100 | $169,600 |
| 2023 | $4,027 | $165,300 | $2,100 | $163,200 |
| 2022 | $2,729 | $111,200 | $2,100 | $109,100 |
| 2021 | $1,913 | $78,500 | $2,100 | $76,400 |
| 2020 | $948 | $64,000 | $2,100 | $61,900 |
| 2019 | $806 | $52,700 | $2,100 | $50,600 |
| 2018 | $786 | $50,600 | $2,100 | $48,500 |
| 2017 | $617 | $43,400 | $2,100 | $41,300 |
| 2016 | $597 | $43,400 | $2,100 | $41,300 |
| 2014 | $539 | $43,200 | $2,100 | $41,100 |
| 2013 | $560 | $45,800 | $2,100 | $43,700 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 04/13/26 | For Sale | $230,000 | +21.1% | -- | |
| 09/08/2022 09/08/22 | Sold | $190,000 | -8.2% | $153 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/31/2022 08/31/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/26/2022 08/26/22 | For Sale | $206,910 | +143.4% | $167 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/06/2020 08/06/20 | Sold | $85,000 | 0.0% | $46 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/19/2020 06/19/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/19/2020 06/19/20 | For Sale | $85,000 | -- | $46 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $85,000 | Title Alliance |
Source: MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative®
MLS Number: 22094993
APN: 49-11-10-140-013.000-101
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