INVESTOR ALERT! Don't miss this income-generating duplex at 218-220 N Rural St, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis! Located in the rapidly appreciating near eastside, this property offers unbeatable access to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, Mass Ave, the Bottleworks District, and major employers-making it a highly desirable rental location. Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with tenants currently paying $800 & $850 per month (one expires Aug 2026 and the other Sept 2026) and covering all utilities. One unit was renovated in late 2024, and a brand-new furnace was just installed on one side. While it is considered turnkey in its current state, with some additional upgrades, the value could be improved, and rents increased as well. Or, you can switch strategies and pursue section 8 tenatns. The section 8 rent rate is up to $1619 for a 2br unit!! The property is professionally managed, ensuring a seamless, hassle-free investment. Even better, this duplex is located in one of Indiana's 156 designated Opportunity Zones, presenting potential tax advantages for investors focused on long-term wealth building. A perfect addition to any savvy investor's portfolio! No seller financing.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Peter Stewart• Keller Williams Indpls Metro N
Bought with Anthony Jackson-Moses• Tip Top Realty, LLC
Ready to go duplex with separate water, electric, and gas meters. Each side is leased for $725 a month. Tenants pay all utilities. (Trash is included in city taxes.) Professionally managed. Duplex is two-stories, each side/unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 218 lease expires Aug 31st, 2024. 220 lease expires Sept 30th, 2024. This property sits within an Indiana Opportunity Zone. Less than 10 minutes to the Circle center. Just north of the property are sought after neighborhoods such as Woodruff Place and St. Clair Place. Popular restaurants and local shop of Mass Ave are also 10 minutes away. Selling As-Is. Photos are of 220 side.
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21616820
Mar 4, 2019
Sold
$90,000
$0/sq ft
Feb 2, 2019
Pending
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Jan 31, 2019
Listed
$90,000
$0/sq ft
This property sits within an Indiana Opportunity Zone, which means it qualifies for tax breaks on capital gains! See supplemental for more details on opportunity zones. Great investment rental property in now popular Englewood of the near east side. Less than 10 minutes to the Circle, and surrounded by redevelopment, this nice duplex is two-stories, each unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Just north of the property are sought after neighborhoods such as Woodruff Place and St. Clair Place. Popular restaurants, eclectic local shops, and top notch galleries of Mass Ave are also less than 10 minutes away. Both units are currently occupied each receiving $650 rent per month. Selling As-Is.
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2446177
Nov 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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Aug 13, 2004
Listed
$15,900
$0/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2446182
Aug 13, 2004
Listed
$9,000
$0/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2217486
Apr 16, 2002
Listed
$14,900
$0/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2200091
Mar 31, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2002
Listed
$14,900
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,849 (+42.8%)
$2,300 + $156,200
$158,500
2024
$2,696 (+10.4%)
$2,300 + $106,200
$108,500
2023
$2,442 (+7.2%)
$2,300 + $106,200
$108,500
2022
$2,278 (+35.0%)
$2,300 + $95,600
$97,900
2021
$1,687 (+0.6%)
$2,300 + $65,800
$68,100
2020
$1,678 (+21.7%)
$2,300 + $65,800
$68,100
2019
$1,378 (+1.4%)
$2,300 + $65,200
$67,500
2018
$1,359 (+15.3%)
$2,300 + $51,300
$53,600
2017
$1,179 (+80.6%)
$2,300 + $48,100
$50,400
2016
$653 (−33.6%)
$2,300 + $48,100
$50,400
2015
$984 (+5.7%)
$2,300 + $43,500
$45,800
2014
$931 (+3.9%)
$2,300 + $42,400
$44,700
2013
$896
$2,300 + $40,800
$43,100
Tax history for 218 N Rural St N
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,849 (+42.8%)
$2,300 + $156,200
$158,500
2024
$2,696 (+10.4%)
$2,300 + $106,200
$108,500
2023
$2,442 (+7.2%)
$2,300 + $106,200
$108,500
2022
$2,278 (+35.0%)
$2,300 + $95,600
$97,900
2021
$1,687 (+0.6%)
$2,300 + $65,800
$68,100
2020
$1,678 (+21.7%)
$2,300 + $65,800
$68,100
2019
$1,378 (+1.4%)
$2,300 + $65,200
$67,500
2018
$1,359 (+15.3%)
$2,300 + $51,300
$53,600
2017
$1,179 (+80.6%)
$2,300 + $48,100
$50,400
2016
$653 (−33.6%)
$2,300 + $48,100
$50,400
2015
$984 (+5.7%)
$2,300 + $43,500
$45,800
2014
$931 (+3.9%)
$2,300 + $42,400
$44,700
2013
$896
$2,300 + $40,800
$43,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
38 ft.
Lot depth
126 ft.
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,226
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Marion County
APN
491005222007000101
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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Dwelling District Five
The D-5 district is intended for medium and large- lot housing formats, primarily for detached houses, but may incorporate small- scale multi- unit building types in strategic locations. This district can be used for new, walkable suburban neighborhoods or for infill situation in established urban areas, including both low density and medium density residential recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, and the Suburban Neighborhood and Traditional Neighborhood Typologies of the Land Use Pattern Book.
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Transit Oriented Development Secondary Zoning District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
May 1, 2006 • Final
Electrical permit-1-2 family-upgrade service only
Upgrade the electrical service.
Electrical
Oct 16, 2003 • Active
Wrecking permit-1-2 family
Demolition
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Unit Parking: On Street
Interior
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Connections All
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Multi-Family Financial Information
Gross Income: 0
Expenses: 0
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 2
Unit Type 1 Information
Kitchen: 12x11
Levels: 2
Miscellaneous: Range/Oven
Rent: 800
Rent Frequency: Monthly
Utilities: Heat Forced
Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Unit Type 2 Information
Kitchen: 12x11
Levels: 2
Miscellaneous: Range/Oven
Rent: 850
Rent Frequency: Monthly
Utilities: Heat Forced
Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fence YN: No
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Property Features
Conversion: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Attached Property
Property Sub Type: Duplex
Land Information
Current Use: Apt<20, Residential
Acres: <1/4 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Sidewalks
Road Access: Frontage Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Solid Waste Information: Yes
Location
School Information
High School District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Tax Legal Description: HUBBARD & THORNTONS SUB FLET E ADD TO BLAKE GROVE L1
Community Information
Low Maintenance Lifestyle YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,226
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Marion County
APN: 491005222007000101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Structure Type: Duplex
Levels: Two
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Schools
Thomas D. Gregg School 15
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Arsenal Technical High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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