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521 E 42nd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

PendingListed Aug 19, 2026 · 41 days on market

Key facts

Beds
3
Baths
1 full · 1 half
Living area
2,448 sqft
Lot
0.12 acres
Year built
1917
Type
Residential · Single Family Residence
Stories
Three or more
MLS #
22120959
County
Marion
Subdivision
Northern Heights
Total building area
2,988 sqft

About this home

Lucky you! Great price and location in walkable, popular Meridian-Kessler. Sit on the porch swing and enjoy music of the annual French Market. Gorgeous hardwoods, crown and cove molding, French doors to dining room. Updated kitchen with butcher block, breakfast bar open to dining room. Quartz counters and classic white kitchen. Updated baths; hall bath with double, raised sinks, tub/shower with subway tile to ceiling. 2 bedrooms have walk-in closets, rare in this area. Then, surprise! 3rd floor finished with cathedral ceilings, dormers, windows, knee-wall storage. Great hang-out/get-away space. Concrete patio is under shade trees and a great outdoor "living room"/entertainment area. Dual HVAC; totally rewired. Off-street parking, pavers and beautiful retaining wall with attractive fence and landscaping = oasis! Walk to choice of schools; listen to church bells. 5 blocks to Monon Trail.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Interior

Appliances
DishwasherDryerDisposalGas Water HeaterMicroHoodConvection OvenGas OvenRefrigeratorWasher
Interior features
Attic AccessAttic StairwayBath Sinks Double MainBreakfast BarBuilt-in FeaturesPaddle FanHi-Speed Internet AvailblSmart ThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)WoodWorkStain/Painted
Kitchen
Kitchen Updated
Other rooms and areas
Laundry in UnitLiving Room Formal
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
FullPartially Finished
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace type
Living RoomNon Functional
Laundry
In Basement
Windows
ScreensStorm Window(s)Wood Frames
Rooms
7

Exterior

Exterior features
Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)Storage Shed
Patio and porch
CoveredPatio
Construction
Cement SidingWood Siding
Foundation
Block
Style
Craftsman
Parking and garage
Concrete
Fencing
Full
Other equipment
Radon System

Systems

Heating
ElectricNatural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Utilities
Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedWater Connected

Lot and HOA

Lot features
City LotCorner LotCurbsSidewalksStorm SewerStreet LightsMature Trees

Schools

School district
Indianapolis Public Schools

Taxes

Estimated annual tax
$2,620 / yearTwice the semi-annual installment the listing reports.
Tax year
2025

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,234per month, estimated
Principal and interest $1,885Property tax $218Insurance $131
20% · $74,780
6.47%
Loan type
Loan term

Estimates only. This calculator does not give a quote. Defaults reflect Marion County / Indianapolis averages: property tax from this home's actual county bill, homeowners insurance at 0.42% annually. Conventional: PMI runs 0.55% of the loan annually when your down payment is below 20%, and drops automatically at 22% equity. Your real number depends on credit, taxes assessed for the parcel, escrow, condo insurance, and HOA. Rates as of May 2026 and subject to change.

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