OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2024 for $235K

$224,117

•

1,134

sq ft

5138 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

About this home

This charming and cozy house welcomes you home with its cheery yellow and white exterior, flower boxes and lovely landscaping! Step through the door into a cute enclosed front porch, offering a great place to hang out and have a cup of coffee. Enjoy entertaining in the open concept living and dining room space with hardwood floors. Cook your favorite meal in this newer kitchen with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a gas range and a farmhouse sink! Relax in the backyard oasis by lounging on the pergola-covered patio. There is lots of space to grill and entertain friends in this fully fenced yard. If you are feeling like a night out just head over to the trendy restaurants a couple blocks away on College Ave. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, the Monon Trail is just a short walk or bike ride away. Meticulously maintained recent improvements include new refinished bathtub, sewer line and pump in 2022, new water heater in 2021, new HVAC and water softener in 2019, new gutters and downspouts in 2018 and new dryer in 2020. Don't miss the opportunity to call this beautiful place your home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

4,835 sq ftLot Size

$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Michelle Staley • Expect Better Realty

Contact: michelle@expectbetterrealty.com

Bought with David Barnes • F.C. Tucker Company

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•Source:MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21976522

Redfin Estimate

$224,117

$11K since sold in June 2024$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($244K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$205,000
A
1 bed1 bath896 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$307,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
5018 Primrose Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$257,900
C
2 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
4939 Rosslyn Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$222,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,536 sq ft
4715 Rosslyn Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$245,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,235 sq ft
5126 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$227,030
F
2 beds2 baths1,728 sq ft
5176 Primrose Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

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Market trends in 46205, IN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$300K

$88 MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

1 days MoM

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152

3 MoM

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Sale history for 5138 Ralston Ave

Date

Event

Price

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21976522

Jun 14, 2024

Sold

$235,000

$207/sq ft

May 14, 2024

Pending

—

May 9, 2024

Listed

$234,900

$207/sq ft

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21722787

Aug 26, 2020

Sold

$197,500

$174/sq ft

Aug 21, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 26, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2020

Listed

$195,000

$172/sq ft

+30

Call this Charmer Home! Delightful 2 BR, 1 bath bungalow with updates galore. Backyard ready for entertaining and/or relaxation with new patio pavers, steps and pergola. Backyard surrounded by a newer Cedar Fence! Delightful new Cedar Garden Boxes that set off entry to the home, also new front steps and pavers. New Ferguson Kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and newer stainless steel appliances. Water softener 2019, gutters / downspouts 2018 with gutter guards. Furnace & A/C 2019. Garage door 2016. New Dryer! Freshly painted basement. Darling house that you will be proud to call home! Walk to Monon, Coffee and a great little neighborhood shopping tucked away.

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21239016

Jun 19, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2014

Sold

$97,000

$86/sq ft

Jun 17, 2013

Listed

$97,000

$86/sq ft

+19

This completely renovated Broad Ripple bungalow is move in ready. You can enjoy all the conveniences of a low maintenance home, new windows, roof, ac and furnace plus the benefits of a great location. The bright sunny interior has new bamboo flooring in the living room, dining and bedrooms. Enjoy the well maintained beautifully landscaped private back yard, while grilling on the patio, then take a stroll up the Monon. The newly finished basement is ready for your choice of paint color.

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #21182869

Jun 18, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2012

Listed

$118,900

$105/sq ft

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2658117

Jan 1, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2006

Listed

$89,900

$79/sq ft

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2642684

Sep 5, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 2006

Listed

$89,900

$79/sq ft

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2562481

Jul 30, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 2005

Listed

$95,000

$84/sq ft

MIBOR as Distributed by MLS Grid #2465337

Nov 5, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Nov 24, 2004

Listed

$94,500

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,154 (+8.0%)

$25,500 + $167,600

$193,100

2024

$1,994 (−4.8%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2023

$2,094 (−15.5%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2022

$2,478 (+14.1%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2021

$2,172 (+90.7%)

$11,200 + $151,000

$162,200

2020

$1,139 (+11.0%)

$11,200 + $151,000

$162,200

2019

$1,026 (+4.4%)

$11,200 + $95,300

$106,500

2018

$983 (+25.4%)

$11,200 + $88,500

$99,700

2017

$784 (+8.0%)

$11,200 + $79,900

$91,100

2016

$726 (+7.4%)

$11,200 + $79,900

$91,100

2015

$676 (−21.9%)

$11,200 + $78,900

$90,100

2014

$866 (+9.3%)

$11,200 + $74,600

$85,800

2013

$792

$11,200 + $86,700

$97,900

Tax history for 5138 Ralston Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,154 (+8.0%)

$25,500 + $167,600

$193,100

2024

$1,994 (−4.8%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2023

$2,094 (−15.5%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2022

$2,478 (+14.1%)

$25,500 + $138,000

$163,500

2021

$2,172 (+90.7%)

$11,200 + $151,000

$162,200

2020

$1,139 (+11.0%)

$11,200 + $151,000

$162,200

2019

$1,026 (+4.4%)

$11,200 + $95,300

$106,500

2018

$983 (+25.4%)

$11,200 + $88,500

$99,700

2017

$784 (+8.0%)

$11,200 + $79,900

$91,100

2016

$726 (+7.4%)

$11,200 + $79,900

$91,100

2015

$676 (−21.9%)

$11,200 + $78,900

$90,100

2014

$866 (+9.3%)

$11,200 + $74,600

$85,800

2013

$792

$11,200 + $86,700

$97,900

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

121 ft.

Lot size

4,840 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

756

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marion County

APN

490707139104000801

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 200
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 1134
Living Area: 941
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 756
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 0
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 185

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Beds MU: 2
Bedrooms MU: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
Full Baths MU: 1
Full Bathrooms MU: 1
Primary Bathroom Description: Tub Full with Shower

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12x19
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 12x10
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 11x10
Room Level: Main

Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 0
Rooms Main: 6
Rooms Basement: 2
# of Rooms: 8

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas
Cooling Information: Central Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Access, Hardwood Floors, Screens Complete, Windows Vinyl, Wood Work Painted
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Kitchen Exhaust, Gas Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 49

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Porch, Glass Enclosed
Exterior Features: Storage Shed
Fence YN: Yes
Fencing: Fence Full Rear

Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None

Property Information
Other Equipment: Security Alarm Rented, Sump Pump
Property Type: Residential
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Acres: <1/4 Acre

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.11

Utilities

Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Municipal/City
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Gas, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Solid Waste Information: Yes

Location

School Information
High School District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Location Information
Directions: GPS Friendly
Tax Legal Description: Bellaire L765

Community Information
Low Maintenance Lifestyle YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 756
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Marion County
APN: 490707139104000801

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Attribution Contact: michelle@expectbetterrealty.com

Green Information
Green Certification YN: No
Direction Faces: East

Home Information
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Rousseau McClellan School 91

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

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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, 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 • 46205

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.8 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

$213,000 – $258,000

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Home values near 5138 Ralston Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5123 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 925 Sq. Ft.	$186,977
5116 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2925 Sq. Ft.	$289,157

Address	Redfin Estimate
5121 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1689 Sq. Ft.	$265,049
5127 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2206 Sq. Ft.	$278,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
5155 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$222,271
5140 Ralston Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$220,940

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