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$46,020$31 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 43How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1259 CONGRESS AVE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,482 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$46K
$20K low$72K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$503 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$21,200 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMarion
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(12)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Riverside High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Liberty Grove Schools at Elder Diggs 42F
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Cold Spring SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46208These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,830
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,592 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,206
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,898
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

1259 Congress Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Indianapolis 46208
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Indianapolis 46208
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Near Northwest / Riverside
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Near Northwest / Riverside
  • Older than 92% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Indianapolis 46208

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$64K$1.1M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Indianapolis 46208.

How it measures up in Indianapolis 46208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Indianapolis 46208.

Estimated value$46,020
CheaperTypical $185,125Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$31
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,421 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1259 Congress Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear Northwest / RiversideIndianapolis 46208Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$46,020almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,482 ft²71% of homes54% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac75% of homes56% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191018% of homes16% of homes8% of homes

About 1259 Congress Ave

How much is 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN is $46,020 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $19,843 to $72,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sell?

1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sold on May 6, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1,482 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN built?

1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN is assigned to Riverside High School (high); Liberty Grove Schools at Elder Diggs 42 (elementary), rated F; Cold Spring School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Indianapolis Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN compare to other homes in Indianapolis 46208?

Among the 8,913 homes in Indianapolis 46208, it is worth more than almost none of them ($46,020 against a typical $185,125), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($31 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,482 ft² against a typical 1,421 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1910 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1259 Congress Ave, Indianapolis, IN was $503. The county assessed it at $21,200.

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