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$69,079

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3538 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

About this home

3538 Ralston Ave is a 650 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms. Based on Redfin's Indianapolis data, we estimate the home's value is $69,079.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$69,079

$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 21.1% lower than the average sale price ($88K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$119,900
A
2 beds1 bath812 sq ft
3706 Baltimore Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$62,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,542 sq ft
3354 Hovey St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$143,900
C
2 beds2 baths844 sq ft
3714 Hillside Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$82,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,447 sq ft
3042 N Temple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$30,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
3316 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

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Market trends in 46218, IN

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$135K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

101

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$385,000
4 beds3 baths3,044 sq ft
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3 beds1 bath1,522 sq ft
2864 Forest Manor Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
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3 beds1 bath970 sq ft
3134 N Arsenal Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
$134,900
3 beds1 bath2,388 sq ft
3339 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
$85,000
3 beds1 bath912 sq ft
3113 Hovey St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
$114,900
3 beds1 bath950 sq ft
2624 N Hawthorne Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46218
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Sale history for 3538 Ralston Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,643 (+17.0%)

$3,400 + $62,600

$66,000

2024

$1,404 (−2.5%)

$3,400 + $52,000

$55,400

2023

$1,440 (+6.5%)

$3,400 + $52,000

$55,400

2022

$1,351 (+73.1%)

$3,400 + $53,600

$57,000

2021

$781 (−13.2%)

$3,400 + $26,800

$30,200

2020

$900 (+10.1%)

$3,400 + $26,800

$30,200

2019

$817 (+3.9%)

$3,000 + $32,300

$35,300

2018

$786 (+29.8%)

$3,000 + $28,200

$31,200

2017

$606 (+7.6%)

$3,000 + $21,900

$24,900

2016

$563 (+5.6%)

$3,000 + $21,900

$24,900

2015

$533 (+37.0%)

$3,000 + $20,500

$23,500

2014

$389 (−21.3%)

$3,000 + $21,200

$24,200

2013

$494

$3,000 + $20,800

$23,800

Tax history for 3538 Ralston Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,643 (+17.0%)

$3,400 + $62,600

$66,000

2024

$1,404 (−2.5%)

$3,400 + $52,000

$55,400

2023

$1,440 (+6.5%)

$3,400 + $52,000

$55,400

2022

$1,351 (+73.1%)

$3,400 + $53,600

$57,000

2021

$781 (−13.2%)

$3,400 + $26,800

$30,200

2020

$900 (+10.1%)

$3,400 + $26,800

$30,200

2019

$817 (+3.9%)

$3,000 + $32,300

$35,300

2018

$786 (+29.8%)

$3,000 + $28,200

$31,200

2017

$606 (+7.6%)

$3,000 + $21,900

$24,900

2016

$563 (+5.6%)

$3,000 + $21,900

$24,900

2015

$533 (+37.0%)

$3,000 + $20,500

$23,500

2014

$389 (−21.3%)

$3,000 + $21,200

$24,200

2013

$494

$3,000 + $20,800

$23,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

COMPACT

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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Compact Context Area

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

Mar 1, 1996 • Final

Structural permit-1-2 family-miscellaneous

Perform interior painting, drywall work, and cleaning.

Remodel

Mar 1, 1996 • Final

Heating & cooling permit-1-2 family-replacement

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 650
Basement Type: Full

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Construction Type: Wood
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: E J HOWLANDS HOMESTEAD ADD POWELL HOWLANDS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 650
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,300
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 650
Building Sq. Ft: 1,300
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: HOWLANDS HOMESTEAD L30

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Lot Number: 30
Municipality Name: INDIANPOLIS,CENTER
Acres: 0.16
Depth Footage: 174
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: ONE FAMILY DWLG ON PLAT LOT

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 650
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Marion County
APN: 490719139051000101

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

KIPP Unite

Charter K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

KIPP Indianapolis College Preparatory

Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Shortridge High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather

Indianapolis, IN • 46218

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$66,000 – $80,000

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Home values near 3538 Ralston Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3541 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$68,148
3506 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$93,849
3560 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$91,827
3545 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 817 Sq. Ft.	$72,631
3520 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 872 Sq. Ft.	$100,438
3513 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$81,935
3606 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$95,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
3508 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$113,671
3518 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$97,366
3554 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 600 Sq. Ft.	$43,672
3544 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$83,148
3604 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1826 Sq. Ft.	$188,717
3527 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$78,980
3533 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$82,552

Address	Redfin Estimate
3519 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$92,727
3512 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$68,513
3553 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$93,725
3510 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$99,048
3523 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 676 Sq. Ft.	$70,505
3557 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$68,060
3531 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$82,442

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