
Sheldon Barnes
For Sale — 819 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220819 E 56th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
North View Addition
2
Beds
2
Baths
861
Sq Ft
1929
Year Built
0.06
Acres
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ABOUT THIS HOME
Charming and fully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in the highly sought-after Meridian Kessler neighborhood, just outside the prestigious Forest Hills area. This prime location offers the best of Indianapolis living with unbeatable walkability and convenience. Situated only two blocks from the Monon Trail, the home is within easy walking distance to The Fresh Market, Mama Carolla's, The Jazz Kitchen, The Bulldog, and so much more. Minutes from Broad Ripple and less than 15 minutes to downtown Indy, this property delivers true location, location, location in one of the city's most vibrant northside communities. Inside, the home is completely move-in ready with thoughtful updates throughout. New LVP flooring, fresh lighting, and crisp paint inside and out create a bright, modern feel. The updated kitchen features quartz counters, a stylish tile backsplash, gas stove, & stainless steel appliances. The primary suite boasts a brand new bathroom complete with a tiled shower and glass doors, while the hall bath has been fully refreshed with a tub and tile surround. A brand new roof, gutters, and a refreshed front facade add to the pride of ownership, complemented by updated landscaping and a welcoming covered and uncovered Trex front porch perfect for relaxing. The privacy-fenced backyard is intentionally small, providing full functionality w/ minimal upkeep, making this a minimalist's dream of low-maintenance living. An semi-finished basement has been professionally sealed and painted, offering excellent clean storage space. With its turn-key condition, fully updated features, and prime walkable location, this bungalow also offers strong Airbnb potential for those seeking investment opportunities. If you're looking for a functional, low-maintenance home/AirBnB in a premier Indianapolis neighborhood, this fully refreshed Meridian Kessler bungalow is the perfect choice. Seller will provide a 2/1 rate buy down, dropping interest rate to 4.5% for year 1 & 5.5% for year 2!
Key things to know
- Two blocks from monon trail
- Updated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances
- New primary bathroom with tiled shower
- New roof and gutters
- Covered trex front porch
Monthly payment
Estimate · $324,000
$1,940/mo
≈ $1,724 principal & interest · $216 tax
Estimate only. Actual payment depends on lender, taxes, insurance, and HOA. Down payment $64,800 on a loan of $259,200.
Price history
- Listedat $333,000
Apr 17, 2026
North View Addition · activity
past 6 months
- Sold
- 7
- Median price
- $425,000
- Median DOM
- 7 days
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Comparative value
5 comps in this range
This home is 14% above median for similar nearby sales.
Want to know anything specific? Ask about updates, finishes, the basement, the yard — I read the listing's photos, MLS data, and remarks and cite what I find.
FEATURES & AMENITIES
Interior
Exterior
Climate
THE FACTS
Pricing trajectory, room-by-room layout, schools, and what's nearby.
Price history
$333,000Listed· Apr 17, 2026
26 days on market
Layout
Primary bath
Shower Stall Full
Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools
Neighborhood
- Downtown Indianapolis6.0 mi
- Monon Trail (Carmel)7.3 mi
- Carmel Central Park7.8 mi
- Carmel High School8.0 mi
- IU Health North Hospital8.4 mi
- Carmel Arts & Design District8.7 mi
PROPERTY DETAILS
Combined data from the listing and Hamilton County records
Living Area
861 sq ft
Year Built
1929
Stories
One
Subdivision
North View Addition
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full
School District
Indianapolis Public Schools
