5878 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226
OFF MARKET

5878 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226

Devington
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$140,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Mar 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $892/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$140,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Mar 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $892/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1 Bath
1,120 sqft
(on 0.34 acres)

Homes for sale near 5878 E 42nd St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Local Information

map showing home location
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

This single-family home is located at 5878 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN. 5878 E 42nd St is in the Devington neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN and in ZIP code 46226. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 1,120 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1953.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 5878 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price History for 5878 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
12/13/2021$170,000Sold
MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21825081
11/22/2021$165,000PendingMIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21825081
11/16/2021$165,000Listed For SaleMIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #21825081
07/08/2021$35,000Sold
N/A
06/02/2006$77,000Sold
MIBOR as distributed by MLS GRID #2536894
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$846
Assessment$96,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5878 E 42nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4219 43rd Ct, Indianapolis, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$159,900
04/11/25
3
1
1,008
4224 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/30/25
3
1.5
1,344
4463 N Bolton Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$148,500
12/23/25
3
1
1,176
4101 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$145,000
12/09/25
3
1
944
5834 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$90,500
04/30/25
4
1.5
1,228
4514 Priscilla Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$180,000
07/14/25
3
1
1,176
4445 Priscilla Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$135,000
12/22/25
3
1
1,404
6161 Meadowlark Dr, Indianapolis, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,328
3931 N Bolton Ave, Indianapolis, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$134,900
04/21/25
3
1
1,040
5601 Glencoe St, Indianapolis, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$173,000
10/03/25
3
1
1,152

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 5878 E 42nd St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Devington
See Local Highlights
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Devington

At least 78 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cherie Ledford
    "Yeah, we have movie night we look out for each of the neighbors I have a dog he’s a Yorky. He weighs 4 pounds he won’t get any bigger and that’s the only animal I have I lived in Lawrence before and liked it."
    2
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "It’s not a great area anymore my street has no sidewalks no bike trails no good street lights……….>………….."
    0
    Flag
  • Dtorres
    "We need more recreational areas for children. There is a park nearby but its always full with teens and adults playing basketball. A more family friendly park would be great."
    2
    Flag
  • JAnthanee L. B.
    "The commute is this area is typical like any other area in the city. You need a car to get back and forth. There is also two buses that come in the area that take you where you have to go. I just wish that they ran more often."
    4
    Flag
  • Dbueno3
    "Some houses don’t have fences so make sure that you are aware of some stray animals in the neighborhood "
    1
    Flag
  • Dbueno3
    "You have to be careful with other stray dogs around the neighborhood. They don’t seem to be vicious but you never know."
    3
    Flag
  • Spressne
    "I love living here - best kept secret on the East Side. Close to everything, yet stepping out of my door, I'm in the woods - could be in another country, you would never know! 12 years and counting!"
    26
    Flag
  • Chauncy R.
    "need car always traffic after 5pm. Public transportation sucks completely. 2 hour commute somewhere when relying on bus "
    1
    Flag
  • Shelottab
    "The neighbors look out for you but mind their own business at the same time. My neighbor picks up my packages while I’m at work and brings them over."
    25
    Flag
  • Reesecupsmith
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. I feel very comfortable here. I think the property values have went down but it is still a good neighborhood "
    25
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Homes for rent near 5878 E 42nd St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 5878 E 42nd St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature

5878 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home built in 1953. 5878 E 42nd St is located in Devington, Indianapolis. This property is not currently available for sale. 5878 E 42nd St was last sold on Dec 13, 2021 for $170,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 5878 E 42nd St is $140,500.