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This beautifully updated 1911 home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, the home retains its historic charm while featuring stylish improvements completed in 2022, including new upstairs flooring, designer lighting, and curated wallpaper selections. Inside, you'll love the warmth and personality throughout, from the inviting living room built-ins to the character-rich original fireplace that anchors the main living space. The upper level features two guest bedrooms connected by an updated bath, while the light-filled primary suite offers a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom and an oversized walk-in closet rarely found in homes of this era. The partially finished basement provides flexible additional living space and is currently used as a home gym. Outdoors, enjoy low-maintenance landscaping and a thoughtfully designed backyard retreat complete with a paver patio and turf dog run-perfect for entertaining or everyday convenience. This is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated historic home that perfectly balances craftsmanship, comfort, and modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
3,311 sq ftLot Size
$205Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by James Schlueter• Encore Sotheby's International
Gorgeous updated Meridian Kessler home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, partially finished basement and detached garage. The first floor has designer lighting, engineered hardwood floors, stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of natural light. You'll love the living room built-ins and the character of the old fireplace. The upstairs includes two guest bedrooms that share an updated bathroom, and a light-filled master bedroom with ensuite spa-like bathroom and large walk-in closet. The private backyard is a low maintenance oasis with a paver patio, professional landscaping & a small astro turf dog run!
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21449577
Dec 9, 2016
Sold
$227,500
$110/sq ft
Dec 1, 2016
Pending
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Dec 1, 2016
Relisted
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Nov 30, 2016
Listing Removed
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Nov 9, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 27, 2016
Price Changed
$229,500
$111/sq ft
Oct 20, 2016
Listed
$235,000
$113/sq ft
+15
Fully restored home in Meridian Kessler. Enjoy living in a vibrant neighborhood. Home features new eat in kitchen and beautiful master suite. The recently remodelled home includes a brand high efficiency furnace, new a/c, new windows, updated electric, and all new plumbing. This home was restored to its original condition.
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21412542
Jun 24, 2016
Sold
$74,000
$36/sq ft
Apr 21, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 20, 2016
Listed
$74,900
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,610 (+2.8%)
$30,600 + $371,900
$402,500
2024
$4,486 (+8.4%)
$30,600 + $335,000
$365,600
2023
$4,138 (−8.6%)
$30,600 + $335,000
$365,600
2022
$4,529 (+10.8%)
$30,600 + $309,300
$339,900
2021
$4,087 (+52.4%)
$23,100 + $318,900
$342,000
2020
$2,683 (+3.6%)
$23,100 + $318,900
$342,000
2019
$2,589 (+3.1%)
$23,100 + $201,100
$224,200
2018
$2,510 (+8.7%)
$23,100 + $189,500
$212,600
2017
$2,310 (+70.7%)
$23,100 + $187,300
$210,400
2016
$1,353 (+2.0%)
$23,100 + $187,300
$210,400
2015
$1,326 (−7.5%)
$23,100 + $106,200
$129,300
2014
$1,434 (+10.0%)
$23,100 + $100,200
$123,300
2013
$1,304
$23,100 + $111,700
$134,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
66 ft.
Lot size
3,302 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,566
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,566
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
490613125092000801
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
D5
COMPACT
TOD
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.
Zone overlays
Compact Context Area
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
Jun 28, 2023 • Final
Right of way permit-excavation
Grading
Plumbing
Dec 2, 2016 • Final
Structural - one or two family
Perform an interior remodel including the addition of non-loadbearing walls.
Remodel
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% chance 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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Historical weather
Indianapolis, IN • 46205
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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71
49
54
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42
28
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3868 Ruckle St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $370,000 and $655,500.
Nearby comparable homes
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