5238 E 20th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
OFF MARKET

$126,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 7, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 720 sqft

5238 E 20th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Eastside

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
720 sqft
$176/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools11 Elementary Schools4 Middle Schools4 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This beautiful, pet-friendly home available for self-tours 8 AM - 8 PM. Imagine living in a space you'll love calling home! Application fee: $50 per adult applicant. Security Deposit: one month's rent. Pet fees: $250 fee + $35/mo per pet. Some homes may include pool maintenance ($150/mo), septic maintenance ($15/mo), and/or HOA required fees; other fees may apply. We do not advertise on Craigslist or ask for payment via check, cash, wire transfer, or cash apps.
5238 E 20th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in Eastside, built in 1954. It last sold for $35,000 on Sep 17, 2013 (2,700% above the $1,250 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2024 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 4, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $126,800, with a rent estimate of $1,065/month.
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Home Details for 5238 E 20th St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.00 Acres

Comparable Sales for 5238 E 20th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5320 E 19th St, Indianapolis, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$85,000
06/08/26
2
1
768 sqft
5418 E 19th St, Indianapolis, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$100,000
09/30/25
2
1
768 sqft
5409 E 19th St, Indianapolis, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$138,500
09/17/25
2
1
768 sqft
1825 N Hawthorne Ln, Indianapolis, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$128,647
10/16/25
2
1
768 sqft
5349 E 19th Pl, Indianapolis, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$84,000
09/10/25
2
1
1,440 sqft
2241 N Butler Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$50,000
03/02/26
3
1
836 sqft
5473 E 19th St, Indianapolis, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$150,000
12/04/25
2
1
768 sqft
2232 N Butler Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$91,630
12/02/25
2
1
1,152 sqft
5402 E 20th Pl, Indianapolis, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$155,000
05/11/26
2
1
1,440 sqft
2223 N Butler Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.31
Single-Family Home
$116,797
07/21/26
2
1
1,096 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Eastside

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,065/mo
Average rent
$1.1K
$40MoM
Available listings
51
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Neighborhood Overview

Eastside
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What Locals Say about Eastside

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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    "Nice neighborhood . Wouldn’t let kids walk on 21st Street due to no sidewalks! "
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  • Tlharris519
    "Barbecue for the holidays"
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  • Jennifer Leeds Byerly
    "Close community that really watches out for each other and animals in the area. Deep sense of pride in this area"
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    "We play outside play in backyard movie night game night fun night every night sleepovers left to walk the dogs"
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  • Trulia User
    "It has great people, good food, and feels like a small city of its own. You don’t have to go far to get what you need and there are lots of unique one of a kind places to eat and shop. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a pretty good place to live and maybe they have there on way to describe how this neighborhood is but I love this neighborhood it's a great place to call home they have everything from the church and play ground for the children and they just built a youth center I think that's awesome for all our children in Arlington woods community great place for all ."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a pocket of several square blocks around our central location which is almost crime-free. It makes living here comfortable. In addition, there is a diner just two blocks away we really love, Steer Inn."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the farmers market on Wednesdays, they have wonderful vendors and great products … we go every Wednesdays 😀"
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  • Trulia User
    "Irvington is a wonderful community full of mixed nationalities and backgrounds. I feel safe and at home here in Irvington where I’ve lived since I was 13"
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  • Trulia User
    "Our neighborhood is so quite and nice to walk in the evenings… we love how close we are to restaurants and shopping "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area has such great little shops and places to eat I’m things to do tons of parks and a wonderful neighborhood to walk your doggies "
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  • Tabitha D. B. .
    "Commute is pretty moderate and manageable unless it’s rush hour and then you have congestion mostly near the highway ramps and that’s it"
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  • William B.
    "Symphony at the park, local yard sales and the ability to walk down the street safely. My kids play in the yard daily. "
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  • Tony G.
    "the people are friendly and look out for one another. it's a fairly safe neighborhood. it's also centrally located"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice neighborhood depending on what street you are on. it could be very nice in one are like mine is or you could go up a few streets and it's very bad and very different."
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  • Amy C.
    "This area is full of history, full of a caring community members. close to downtown , biking trails. "
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  • Amanda S.
    "Irvington isn’t far nice for walks Halloween festival is awesome Nice shops too walk too nice Neighbors are good and look out as well "
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  • Camille M.
    "this neighborhood is clean and quiet. you do see alot of people walking their dogs. everyone seems friendly."
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  • Anmjones
    "Ellenberger Park. Low crime. Fantastic tight-knit, neighbors. Unofficial neighborhood watch, basically everyone looks out for their neighbor’s property and well-being. Responsive policing. Near the hospital, quick drive to all parts of town and cultural events. Thriving new businesses and restaurants. "
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  • Cheryl
    "I just got neighbors on one side we speak when we see each other they Mexican I can't understand them sometimes"
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  • Jake_beck
    "We’ve been here five years. We like the small town feel and quick drive to downtown. We know our neighbors and are involved in. Our community. "
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  • Mary M.
    "Ellenberger Park is close by and there are bike lanes on the main streets which makes bike travel safer"
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  • Lylefrogers
    "there are families that there with great parking areas to park and for the kids to play i love it here and wanna stay awhile"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 4, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,250
Oct 16, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,250
Oct 3, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,250
Aug 15, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,275
Dec 20, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 5238 E 20th St

  • What is 5238 E 20th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5238 E 20th St in Indianapolis, IN is $126,800.
  • What is the price history for 5238 E 20th St?
    5238 E 20th St in Indianapolis, IN last sold for $35,000 in September 2013.
  • Is Indianapolis a buyer's or seller's market?
    Indianapolis is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Indianapolis?
    The median sale price in Indianapolis is $251K. That is up $10K from the prior month.
  • Does 5238 E 20th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5238 E 20th St in Indianapolis, IN has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5238 E 20th St?
    The lot at 5238 E 20th St in Indianapolis, IN is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

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