Nestled in Historic Emerson Heights, this charmer is walking distance to Irvington and Ellenberger Park! This lovingly restored home offers a perfect blend of original charm and thoughtful renovations. The beautifully refinished hardwood floors and large windows flanking the fireplace will take your breath away! The kitchen, laundry room, and half bath have been completely renovated, showcasing SS applianced and hand crafted butcher block countertops! Spacious upstairs bedrooms provide a perfect sun soaked space to recharge. The upstairs bonus room can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. Enjoy entertaining in the fenced in backyard on your patio or sip a coffee on the large covered front porch. You'll love calling this house your home.
Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Bungalow in Emerson Heights. A short trip to historic Irvington and quick access to shopping and entertainment. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. Possible 4th bedroom upstairs with built-in vanity and chest of drawers, currently being used for storage. Built-in wooden bookshelves and bar in the den. Upstairs bedrooms and bath have been recently renovated. Basement has huge potential for additional living space with access from inside and outside of the home and high ceilings. With a little TLC, this house is ready to become your "home". Brand new HVAC system will be installed prior to closing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,561
$23,900 + $292,900
$316,800
2024
$3,559 (+1.1%)
$23,900 + $266,500
$290,400
2023
$3,521 (+63.9%)
$23,900 + $266,500
$290,400
2022
$2,148 (+24.0%)
$23,900 + $265,500
$289,400
2021
$1,732 (+12.3%)
$23,900 + $119,900
$143,800
2020
$1,541 (+11.4%)
$23,900 + $119,900
$143,800
2019
$1,384 (+16.2%)
$8,700 + $119,000
$127,700
2018
$1,190 (+30.3%)
$8,700 + $104,400
$113,100
2017
$914 (+22.3%)
$8,700 + $84,400
$93,100
2016
$747 (+7.9%)
$8,700 + $84,400
$93,100
2015
$692 (−5.7%)
$8,700 + $77,100
$85,800
2014
$734 (−5.0%)
$8,700 + $72,500
$81,200
2013
$773
$8,700 + $76,200
$84,900
Tax history for 745 N Riley Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,561
$23,900 + $292,900
$316,800
2024
$3,559 (+1.1%)
$23,900 + $266,500
$290,400
2023
$3,521 (+63.9%)
$23,900 + $266,500
$290,400
2022
$2,148 (+24.0%)
$23,900 + $265,500
$289,400
2021
$1,732 (+12.3%)
$23,900 + $119,900
$143,800
2020
$1,541 (+11.4%)
$23,900 + $119,900
$143,800
2019
$1,384 (+16.2%)
$8,700 + $119,000
$127,700
2018
$1,190 (+30.3%)
$8,700 + $104,400
$113,100
2017
$914 (+22.3%)
$8,700 + $84,400
$93,100
2016
$747 (+7.9%)
$8,700 + $84,400
$93,100
2015
$692 (−5.7%)
$8,700 + $77,100
$85,800
2014
$734 (−5.0%)
$8,700 + $72,500
$81,200
2013
$773
$8,700 + $76,200
$84,900
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
155 ft.
Lot size
6,186 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,025
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
491004107007000101
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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 24, 2020 • Final
Structural - one or two family
Perform a residential kitchen remodel that includes removing and building non-bearing walls.
Kitchen
Remodel
Mar 23, 2020 • Final
Heating & cooling - 1-2 family
Install a new heating and air conditioning system.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage SqFt: 440
Garage Parking Other: Guest Street Parking,Service Door
Parking Features: Carport, Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Interior Sq. Ft. Information
Building Area Total: 2809
Living Area: 2025
Main Level Sq. Ft.: 1241
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 784
Lower/Basement Level Sq. Ft (Finished): 0
Bedroom Information
Primary Bedroom Description: Closet Walk in,Sitting Room
# of Upper Bedrooms: 3
Beds MU: 3
Bedrooms MU: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Basement): 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 Type: Foyer
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 10x10
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 14x17
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Library
Room Features: Vinyl
Room Dimensions: 15x19
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Hardwood
Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 12x8
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 16x8
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 14x16
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 13x14
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Features: Laminate
Room Dimensions: 10x11
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Play Room
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 25x16
Room Level: Basement
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Features: Other
Room Dimensions: 12x8
Room Level: Upper
Other Rooms Information
Rooms Upper: 4
Rooms Main: 7
Rooms Basement: 1
# of Rooms: 12
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Roughed In, Unfinished, Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Woodburning Fireplce
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Access, Built In Book Shelves, Walk-in Closet(s), Hardwood Floors, Window Metal, Windows Vinyl, Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Percent Optional Level Finished: 0-25%
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Open Patio, Covered Porch
Exterior Features: Outdoor Fire Pit
Fencing: Fence Full Rear
Property Information
Ownership Interest Types: No Assoc
Other Equipment: Security Alarm Monitored, Smoke Alarm
Property Type: Residential
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Acres: <1/4 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.142
Lot Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Mature Trees
Utilities
Utility Information
Utility Prim Sewage Disp: Municipal Sewer Connected
Water Source: Municipal/City
Utilities: Gas Nearby, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Solid Waste Information: Yes
Location
School Information
High School District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: North on Emerson Ave from Washington, turn left (west) onto Walnut, and right (north) onto N. Riley Ave. It's the large beautiful red and white house on the right!