If you're looking for a Meridian Kessler charmer, look no further. Curb appeal is wonderful with an inviting front porch and shake siding on the home. Enter to find a two story entry way with living room and double pocket door den to the left. Dining room and updated kitchen with SS appliances and breakfast bar to the right. Rare in this age of home is a large, walk-in pantry. Small back porch overlooks the fenced backyard with detached 2-car garage. Head upstairs to find 3 nicely sized bedrooms. Two have large walk in closets. Full bath is updated with a tile shower. Basement features a small bonus room for extra living space! Combination of updates and old world charm make this one a winner!
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
6,599 sq ftLot Size
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Carpenter• Trueblood Real Estate
Listed by Kimberly Carpenter• Trueblood Real Estate
LOVELY MERIDIAN KESSLER, CLAPBOARD AND CEDER SHAKE HOME WITH INVITING FRONT PORCH. LOOK UP BEFORE YOU ENTER AND SEE THE BEADBOARD CEILING. ENTER THE HOME AND YOU ARE FLANKED BY THE LIVING ROOM AND DEN/LIBRARY TO YOUR LEFT AND DINING ROOM/OPEN KITCHEN TO THE RIGHT. YOU WILL LOVE THE BREAKFAST BAR AND WALK-IN PANTRY. LARGE WINDOWS, HIGH CEILING. HARDWOOD FLOORS DEMONSTRATE THE CHARM YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21373052
Oct 7, 2015
Sold
$214,900
$70/sq ft
Sep 4, 2015
Pending
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Aug 26, 2015
Listed
$214,900
$70/sq ft
+18
It will be love at first sight- right from the curb this clapboard & cedar shake one and one-half story house could have been taken from Harbor Springs Michigan. Covered front porch w/beaded ceiling welcomes you to a center hall entry large abundant windows, tall ceilings, spacious open rooms create an atmosphere of light & airy throughout. Kit opens to DR, LR opens to Den- in a circular floor plan rear glass enc. porch, paver patio, beautiful landscaping handsome privacy fence- very meticulous!
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2922710
Oct 22, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2009
Listed
$149,000
$49/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2863278
Jan 15, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Nov 10, 2008
Listed
$44,900
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,135 (+4.2%)
$42,500 + $321,200
$363,700
2024
$3,968 (+6.7%)
$42,500 + $281,100
$323,600
2023
$3,719 (+13.1%)
$42,500 + $281,100
$323,600
2022
$3,287 (+11.8%)
$42,500 + $263,100
$305,600
2021
$2,941 (+10.0%)
$32,000 + $214,400
$246,400
2020
$2,674 (+3.2%)
$32,000 + $214,400
$246,400
2019
$2,590 (+0.4%)
$32,000 + $191,500
$223,500
2018
$2,579 (+9.5%)
$32,000 + $180,700
$212,700
2017
$2,355 (+13.7%)
$32,000 + $182,600
$214,600
2016
$2,071 (+12.4%)
$32,000 + $182,600
$214,600
2015
$1,842 (−7.1%)
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2014
$1,983 (+10.4%)
$32,000 + $137,100
$169,100
2013
$1,796
$32,000 + $152,700
$184,700
Tax history for 3954 Ruckle St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,135 (+4.2%)
$42,500 + $321,200
$363,700
2024
$3,968 (+6.7%)
$42,500 + $281,100
$323,600
2023
$3,719 (+13.1%)
$42,500 + $281,100
$323,600
2022
$3,287 (+11.8%)
$42,500 + $263,100
$305,600
2021
$2,941 (+10.0%)
$32,000 + $214,400
$246,400
2020
$2,674 (+3.2%)
$32,000 + $214,400
$246,400
2019
$2,590 (+0.4%)
$32,000 + $191,500
$223,500
2018
$2,579 (+9.5%)
$32,000 + $180,700
$212,700
2017
$2,355 (+13.7%)
$32,000 + $182,600
$214,600
2016
$2,071 (+12.4%)
$32,000 + $182,600
$214,600
2015
$1,842 (−7.1%)
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2014
$1,983 (+10.4%)
$32,000 + $137,100
$169,100
2013
$1,796
$32,000 + $152,700
$184,700
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,599 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,179
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
490613125136000801
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
D5
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.
Zone overlays
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
Jul 15, 2025 • Final
Structural - one or two family
Remodel an existing bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Jun 30, 2025 • Final
Plumbing - 1-2 family
Bathroom
Plumbing
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interactive Virtual Tour URL: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=3svuXDp3tpN
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 3067
Living Area: 2059
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1051
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 1008
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 378
Bedroom Information
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
Beds MU: 3
Bedrooms MU: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
Half Baths MU: 1
Half Bathrooms MU: 1
Full Baths MU: 3
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 13x9
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 16x11
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Carpet
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Library
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 13x8
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 18x13
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Features: Vinyl Plank
Room Dimensions: 12x8
Room Level: Basement
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 3
Rooms Main: 4
Rooms Basement: 1
# of Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Daylight/Lookout Windows
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas
Cooling Information: Central Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Screens Some, Storms Some, Windows Wood, Wood Work Painted, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 25-50%
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Open Patio, Covered Porch
Fencing: Fence Full Rear, Privacy
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: Voluntary Fee
Other Equipment: Radon System, Security Alarm Paid, Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: <1/4 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Features: Sidewalks, Mature Trees
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Municipal/City
Utilities: Cable Connected, Gas
Solid Waste Information: No
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
School Information
High School District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: From 38th and Meridian, head east on 38th Street to Ruckle. Turn left to head north on Ruckle St. Home is on left side between 39th and 40th Street.
Tax Legal Description: ARDMORE L24
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,179
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,599 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Marion County
APN: 490613125136000801
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: josh@wesellindyteam.com
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Shingle/Shake, Wood
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
KIPP Indianapolis College Preparatory
Charter 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Shortridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
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
40
42
28
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May
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
9.7 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$382,000 – $463,000
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