AVAILABLE NOW! Stunning 4 bedroom home w/walkout basement conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools & parks! Known as the Shimer House, this historic 4,050 sq. ft. home has been beautifully updated while maintaining much of the original charm & features a sunny kitchen w/breakfast nook, custom cabinets, stainless appliances, easy-to-clean metal back splash & separate formal dining room w/built in cabinet. You'll love playing & relaxing in the large great room w/brick fireplace, original hardwoods & large windows, filling the room w/natural light. Enjoy summer in the beautiful sunroom which opens to a large wooden deck, shaded by mature trees & overlooking a spacious backyard w/fire pit, stone patio & fountain. MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$88Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Moss• Keller Williams Indy Metro Partners
Listed by Denis O'Brien• Keller Williams Indy Metro Partners
The magnificent Shimer House is full of amazing history and immaculately built in 1836. Original hardwoods throughout most of the main living space gives a beautiful elegance along with the numerous windows allowing in an abundance of light. Many renovations and updates have been done including a brand new heater, while still maintaining the historical appeal. Located on the outskirts of Irvington and close to downtown, this home is the epitome of wow!
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21373807
Nov 8, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2015
Price Changed
$199,000
$49/sq ft
Aug 30, 2015
Listed
$219,500
$54/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2811613
Feb 26, 2008
Listed
$195,000
$48/sq ft
MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2770118
Feb 26, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$219,900
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,075 (+4.3%)
$8,900 + $343,400
$352,300
2024
$3,908 (+5.5%)
$8,900 + $303,600
$312,500
2023
$3,703 (−3.9%)
$8,900 + $303,600
$312,500
2022
$3,852 (+31.7%)
$8,900 + $289,300
$298,200
2021
$2,924 (+11.3%)
$8,900 + $230,300
$239,200
2020
$2,627 (+8.0%)
$8,900 + $230,300
$239,200
2019
$2,431 (+8.2%)
$8,900 + $205,100
$214,000
2018
$2,248 (+20.9%)
$8,900 + $185,700
$194,600
2017
$1,859 (+22.1%)
$8,900 + $154,200
$163,100
2016
$1,523 (+38.1%)
$8,900 + $154,200
$163,100
2015
$1,103 (+2.2%)
$8,900 + $125,900
$134,800
2014
$1,079 (−10.5%)
$8,900 + $98,900
$107,800
2013
$1,205
$8,900 + $99,800
$108,700
Tax history for 4905 Brookville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,075 (+4.3%)
$8,900 + $343,400
$352,300
2024
$3,908 (+5.5%)
$8,900 + $303,600
$312,500
2023
$3,703 (−3.9%)
$8,900 + $303,600
$312,500
2022
$3,852 (+31.7%)
$8,900 + $289,300
$298,200
2021
$2,924 (+11.3%)
$8,900 + $230,300
$239,200
2020
$2,627 (+8.0%)
$8,900 + $230,300
$239,200
2019
$2,431 (+8.2%)
$8,900 + $205,100
$214,000
2018
$2,248 (+20.9%)
$8,900 + $185,700
$194,600
2017
$1,859 (+22.1%)
$8,900 + $154,200
$163,100
2016
$1,523 (+38.1%)
$8,900 + $154,200
$163,100
2015
$1,103 (+2.2%)
$8,900 + $125,900
$134,800
2014
$1,079 (−10.5%)
$8,900 + $98,900
$107,800
2013
$1,205
$8,900 + $99,800
$108,700
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
2,700
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
491009139003000101
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.
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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
Heating & cooling permit-1-2 family-replacement
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Parking Other: Service Door
Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Freezer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 0-25%
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck Main Level, Covered Porch
Exterior Features: Outdoor Fire Pit, Water Feature Fountain
Fencing: Partial
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: 1/2-1 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.63
Lot Features: Storm Sewer, Street Lights, Not In Subdivision, Mature Trees
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Municipal/City
Utilities: Cable Available
Solid Waste Information: Yes
Location
School Information
High School District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: From I465E take exit 47 for Brookville Rd. Go West on Brookville Rd. Continue on past Emerson Ave and home will be on left past Emerson Ave
Tax Legal Description: 131.88FT BROOKVILLE RD 199.18 FT EL 166.89FT SL85.16FT WL E 60FT N 151.04FT TO BEG 661.7FTN & 287.37FT E OF E1/2 NE1/4 S9 T1 5 R4 CONT0.63AC
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Marion County
APN: 491009139003000101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: joshmoss@kw.com
Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Home Information
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Christian Park School 82
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - An IB World School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
Purdue Polytechnic High School - Englewood
Charter 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Indianapolis, IN • 46201
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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
$337,000 – $408,000
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