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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $180,487 on May 13, 2024

229 W 38TH ST

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
1
Beds
1
Baths
738 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.
2,657 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,487 · May 13, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,734 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$111,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

E
James Whitcomb Riley School 43F
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Shortridge High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

229 W 38th St 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Crown Hill
  • Older than 87% of homes in Marion County

How it measures up in Indianapolis 46208

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

Living area738 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size2,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 229 W 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrown HillIndianapolis 46208Marion County
Living areabigger than738 ft²5% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,657 ft²3% of homes4% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192059% of homes38% of homes13% of homes

About 229 W 38th St

When did 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN last sell?

229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN last sold on May 13, 2024 for $180,487, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN?

229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 738 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN built?

229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN?

229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN is assigned to James Whitcomb Riley School 43 (elementary), rated F; Shortridge High School (high); KIPP Indy College Prep Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Indianapolis Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN compare to other homes in Indianapolis 46208?

Among the 8,913 homes in Indianapolis 46208, it is bigger than 5% of them (738 ft² against a typical 1,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,657 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN was $2,734. The county assessed it at $111,900.

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