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856 RIVER AVE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,227 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,723 (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.$196,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,200

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.14 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(2)

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
Edison School of the Arts 47C-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
George Washington High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46221These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,347 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,261
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,190
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

856 River 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in West Indianapolis
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Indianapolis 46221
  • Among the oldest homes in Indianapolis 46221

How it measures up in Indianapolis 46221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Indianapolis 46221.

Living area2,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 856 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest IndianapolisIndianapolis 46221Marion County
Living areabigger than2,227 ft²95% of homes92% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac32% of homes11% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 856 River Ave

When did 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sell?

856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN last sold on Sep 19, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2,227 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN built?

856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN is assigned to Edison School of the Arts 47 (elementary), rated C-; George Washington High School (high), rated F. All sit in Indianapolis Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN compare to other homes in Indianapolis 46221?

Among the 9,621 homes in Indianapolis 46221, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,227 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN was $4,723. The county assessed it at $196,200.

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