104 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
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104 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Meridian Kessler
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,538 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$299,000

Original price: $369,000
Est. Mortgage $1,850/mo*
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$299,000

Original price: $369,000
Est. Mortgage $1,850/mo*
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5 Beds
2 Baths
2,538 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Home Highlights

Outdoor
Yes
Price/Sqft
$118
Climate Control
Forced Air, Natural Gas & Central Air
Listed
180+ days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 104 E 38th St.
  • Schools5 Preschool Schools9 Elementary Schools4 Middle Schools4 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Endless potential meets prime location with this rare 5-bedroom ranch in the heart of Indianapolis. Previously utilized as a daycare, this property offers flexibility unlike anything else on the market-residential, commercial, or investment, the choice is yours. Step inside to find a spacious, single-level layout designed for versatility. Hard surface floors flow throughout the home, making it durable, functional, and easy to maintain. A spacious kitchen with dining area, living room, and five bedrooms provide endless options for creating the lifestyle or business you envision. Outside, the fenced front yard adds charm, while the corner lot maximizes visibility and convenience. No garage? No problem. The private parking lot ensures plenty of space for residents, guests, or clients. But what truly sets this property apart is its unbeatable location. Just steps from Tarkington Park, Tea's Me Community Cafe, and the iconic Melody Inn, and minutes from the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Downtown Indy, this is a neighborhood bursting with culture, convenience, and community. Whether it's families, professionals, or small business opportunities, this area thrives with possibility. With usage flexibility, prime exposure, and a floor plan that adapts to your vision, this is more than a property-it's a chance to create your future. Opportunities like this don't wait. Schedule your showing today and see firsthand how this home can become the foundation of your next chapter. Property was previously a day care and is now vacant.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Eric Forney
Keller Williams Indy Metro Partners
Larisa Marcone
Keller Williams Indy Metro Partners
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#22057303
Also Listed on MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 104 E 38th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2538 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: None, Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: CoveredFencing: Fenced, Front YardFoundation: Block, Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Other Parking: Garage Parking Other(Common Lot)No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Common
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: None

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 345Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 490613115017000801

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000Price Per Sqft: $118
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: IndianapolisCommunity: Brodleigh
School Information
High School: Shortridge High SchoolHigh School District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 22057303

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2538 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: As Is

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 22057303Attic: Access Only

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Meridian Kessler
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What Locals Say about Meridian Kessler

At least 74 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "cool people cool stuff. biscuits and gravy car club Saturdays. farmers market is pretty 😎 and the park is one of a kind. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The school down the road has a French festival and the state fair grounds has events all year around."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great places to walk. Lots of dog-friendly places to take your pup for dinner. Some of the yards can be a bit small."
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive my car. I take Meridian St. north to my workplace in Carmel. It is a short 15 minute drive. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The streets in the area are busy so be cautious. Friendly neighborhood. Walk to grocery stores, restaurants and schools. Neighbors look after each other so you feel very safe. "
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  • J J. O.
    "it's a dog friendly neighborhood. Dog's are well maintained and so are the lawns owners have control over their pets "
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  • Ratay.torrey
    "There are lots of families with dogs around this area and many patios are dog friendly. People generally clean up after their dogs well, also."
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  • Meredithangner
    "Amazing neighborhood. Really can’t find a better place to live in Indy! Safe, friendly and beautiful. Plus walk to school"
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  • Karla
    "Saint Joan of Arc festival and Sausage Festival are great! Jazz fest at jazz kitchen is one of my favorite weekends."
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  • Juliet M.
    "Lots of families. Lots of pets, good sidewalks, shops, restaurants. We really like living here. Never had an issue with feeling uncomfortable "
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  • Jesse.kurth
    "Zone 2 of Meridian Kessler East of College is quiet, void of crime, larger than average homes and invested home owners."
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  • Mbc3muller
    "Our dogs frolic in a fenced yard with 300 feet of treed shade. They run the fence with our neighbor dogs on either side. Lots of people walk their dogs on the side walk out front. We are a dog friendly area. Everyone picks up after their dogs, and most keep their pets out of the flowers. "
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  • Jerry W. T. J.
    "Commute to downtown is painful for past 18 months, perhaps construction being finished will help. Red line bus could be the answer."
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  • Paige O.
    "Close to everything. Clean. Diverse. Is in a safe bubble. Loving neighbors. A million parks near by. Ideal to raise a child here. "
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  • Kyfoster
    "Accessible to parks, monon trail. Lots of dog friendly people in the area. Many restaurants are dog friendly as well especially in the summer time. "
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  • Jordan H.
    "A great place to live, go out, exercise, and enjoy your neighbors. Perfect location in Indianapolis."
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  • Caitlyn R.
    "Safe neighborhood but definitely street by street. Fast driving cars near college. A lot of traffic. "
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  • Jesse k.
    "The yards in this neighborhood typically aren't huge but we're close to the Monon trail, so a great place for walks."
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  • Kyfoster
    "good area and nice people. great local food and shops. dog friendly and parks are close by. low crime rate"
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  • Gabriel H.
    "Friendly, diverse neighborhood; fairly pedestrian friendly; Monon Trail should be considered a national treasure. "
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  • Ktspitler
    "Our neighborhood has a little bit of everything! Friendly, downtown feel, restaurants and shops in walking distance, old homes with lots of character...there is turkey not another neighborhood like it in the area. Schools are within walking distance and neighbors are always outside ready for a friendly chat!"
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  • Kyfoster
    "walkable to fun stores and restaurants. trendy and active area. homes with character and charm make the area interesting"
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  • Andy P.
    "I've lived in the area for almost four years, and there is no where else in Indy I'd rather be. You can walk to anything! Shopping, restaurants, green space, schools -- you name it! "
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  • Mary
    "Houses in SoBro, near 46th & Winthrop are great for active families. Meridian Kessler little league is running almost every evening on the diamonds at the school for the deaf (on 46th). Across the street is Aresenal Park. On a sunny Sunday & often throughout the week there are bike polo matches, pick up basketball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, Indy Parks area for outdoor parties & the play area for kids, including a splash park in the summer! There's also development in nearby businesses along College, The Monon & 46th. Surely a great area to live. I've lived in the area for 3+ years now & haven't had any dangerous interactions with anyone. The crime seems to be isolated to the houses / apartments where folks are up to no good."
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  • lbisser
    "Excellent schools - Center for Inquiry and Immaculate Heart of Mary in walking distance. Friendly neighborhood walking biking pet friendly - near Broad Ripple dog park, and The Riviera Club for fitness and swimming and social life"
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  • pacificsky71
    "Wow, loved it. Traffic was a bit much but after a month I didnt even notice. Was so nice to live only a few minutes from down town and a few minutes from broadripple. Neightbors were best I have ever lived near. "
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Market trends in Indianapolis

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$251K
$10KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$145
$3MoM
Available listings
4043
154MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$290K
Since last month
Decreased$75K (-20.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$81K (-21.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$140K (+94.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +42% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$290K
July 2026$365K
June 2026$385K
May 2026$384K
March 2026$340K
February 2026$339K
January 2026$307K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3815 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN
0.06
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$390,000
05/01/26
3
2
2,957
3843 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$363,000
04/22/26
3
1.5
2,454
3543 N Kenwood Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.45
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/17/26
4
1.5
2,598
548 Central Ct N, Indianapolis, IN
0.47
Single-Family Home
$165,000
07/14/26
3
1.5
2,574
3837 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$370,000
06/24/26
4
3
3,155
3938 N Kenwood Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.38
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/26/26
3
2
2,402
415 Ruskin Pl, Indianapolis, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$285,000
10/20/25
4
3
3,228
4024 Winthrop Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.74
Single-Family Home
$175,000
08/18/26
4
1.5
2,538
410 E 37th St, Indianapolis, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$420,000
05/01/26
4
2.5
3,081

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3824 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.04
$983,400
6
5
4,816
Off Market
3815 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.06
$390,000
3
2
2,957
Recently Sold
3720 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.08
$412,600
3
2.5
3,376
Off Market
3716 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.09
$518,900
4
2.5
3,003
Off Market
33 E 39th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.07
$583,300
5
4
5,215
Off Market
3816 Washington Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.09
$326,000
4
1
3,378
Off Market
3845 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.07
$610,200
4
2.5
4,320
Off Market
3822 N Washington Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.09
$655,500
4
3.5
3,349
Recently Sold
3822 Washington Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.09
$480,000
3
1.5
3,076
Off Market
3828 Washington Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.09
$798,800
4
2
5,162
Off Market
3702 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
0.11
$408,800
4
3
3,834
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2026
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22057303
PriceChange
$299,000
Price decreased by 19%
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22057303
PriceChange
$369,000
Price decreased by 5%
May 26, 2026
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22057303
PriceChange
$389,000
Price increased by 11%
May 21, 2026
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22057303
Pending
$349,000
Feb 18, 2026
Source: MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #22057303
PriceChange
$349,000
Price increased by 3%

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Frequently asked questions about 104 E 38th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 104 E 38th St?
    Based on a $299,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 104 E 38th St in Indianapolis, IN is approximately $1,883 (about $1,569 principal & interest, $239 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 104 E 38th St compare to homes in Indianapolis?
    104 E 38th St in Indianapolis, IN is listed at $299,000, about 19% above the $251K median sale price in Indianapolis.
  • What do residents say about the Meridian Kessler neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Meridian Kessler neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis.
  • What are the closest schools to 104 E 38th St?
    The closest schools to 104 E 38th St in Indianapolis, IN are Arlington Community Middle School (rated 2/10), Arsenal Technical High School (rated 2/10), Broad Ripple Middle School - An IB World School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 104 E 38th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 104 E 38th St in Indianapolis, IN has air conditioning.
  • Does 104 E 38th St have a yard?
    Yes, 104 E 38th St in Indianapolis, IN has a yard.
104 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,538 sqft single-family home built in 1910. 104 E 38th St is located in Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 21, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 22057303.