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$61,014$106 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

242 N FOREST AVE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46201
2
Beds
0
Baths
576 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.
3,615 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$61K
$53K low$69K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$336 (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.$55,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,900

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.1971
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15F
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Purdue Polytechnic High School Englewood
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
H. L. Harshman Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46201These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,535 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,958
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

242 N Forest 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 46201
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Marion County
  • Among the smallest homes in Indianapolis 46201
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Marion County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Indianapolis 46201

What homes are worth in Indianapolis 46201

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

This home
$70K$435K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Indianapolis 46201.

How it measures up in Indianapolis 46201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Indianapolis 46201.

Estimated value$61,014
CheaperTypical $158,595Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 242 N Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndianapolis 46201Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$61,014almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10630% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than576 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,615 ft²8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194782% of homes27% of homes

About 242 N Forest Ave

How much is 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN is $61,014 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $53,416 to $68,612. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sell?

242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sold on Sep 23, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN has 2 bedrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN built?

242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN is assigned to Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15 (elementary), rated F; Purdue Polytechnic High School Englewood (high); H. L. Harshman Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Indianapolis Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN compare to other homes in Indianapolis 46201?

Among the 13,810 homes in Indianapolis 46201, it is worth more than almost none of them ($61,014 against a typical $158,595), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($106 against a typical $127), it is bigger than almost none of them (576 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,615 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1947 against a typical 1920). 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 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 N Forest Ave, Indianapolis, IN was $336. The county assessed it at $55,900.

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