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ABOUT THIS HOME
Thoughtfully updated and set on a sprawling 0.78 acre lot in desirable Driftwood Hills, this mid-century brick Ranch perfectly balances timeless character with modern luxury. A charming front porch welcomes you into a sun-drenched living room featuring original hardwood floors, wide baseboards, and marble window sills - centered around a dramatic woodburning masonry fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick surround. The intelligently renovated floor plan creates a seamless, circular flow, leading into a fully remodeled Kitchen equipped with luxury plank flooring, two-tone, dovetailed, soft-close cabinetry with versatile pull-out drawers, quartz countertops, and premium stainless steel appliances including a gas range and hood. The Primary Retreat boasts new windows, dual step-in closets, and an adjacent spa-like Bath featuring a tub with shower and floor-to-ceiling tile work, removable mounted showerhead, quartz topped vanity, timeless medicine cabinet, and deep linen storage. Additional bedrooms offer rich hardwood flooring, ample closets, and access to a second fully renovated Bath featuring a quartz-topped vanity and modern shower with sliding glass door. Practicality meets style in the oversized finished Garage - ideal for a workshop or storage - which leads to a dedicated Mudroom and Laundry area. The quaint Dining space opens via sliding door to an expansive, fenced Backyard sanctuary - complete with a built-in fire pit, storage barn, and both covered and uncovered patio spaces framed by a private tree line. *NEW*: 2021- Plumbing, Electrical updates, Water Heater, Water Softener, Appliances, Kitchen, 2nd Bath & Mudroom Renovation; 2022- Roof, Gutters, Garage Door; 2024- Windows, Main Bath. This quiet, mature lot offers an incredible location - walking distance to Ironworks restaurants and shops, and just minutes to Keystone at the Crossing and Nora, providing a quiet, private retreat with unparalleled access to the city's best dining, shopping, & travel routes!
$324,900
Thoughtfully updated and set on a sprawling 0.78 acre lot in desirable Driftwood Hills, this mid-century brick Ranch perfectly balances timeless character with modern luxury. A charming front porch welcomes you into a sun-drenched living room featuring original hardwood floors, wide baseboards, and ...
1,370
Sq Ft
1956
Year Built
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Key things to know
- Sold 6.2% over list in 4 days
- Fireplace
- El Rico subdivision
Sold
$345,000
+$20,100 over list (6.2%)
- Closed
- May 8, 2026
- Listed at
- $324,900
- Sold
- 5 days ago
- Sold in
- 4 days
Price history
- Sold$345,000
May 8, 2026
- Listedat $324,900
Mar 16, 2026
El Rico · activity
past 6 months
- Sold
- 2
- Median price
- $475,000
- Median DOM
- 19 days
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Comparative value
5 comps in this range
This home is 21% above median for similar nearby sales.
FEATURES & AMENITIES
Interior
Exterior
Climate
THE FACTS
Pricing trajectory, room-by-room layout, schools, and what's nearby.
Price history
$324,900Listed· Mar 16, 2026
4 days on market
Layout
Primary bath
Tub Full with Shower
Schools
MSD Washington Township
High
North Central High School
Neighborhood
- Monon Trail (Carmel)2.9 mi
- Carmel High School3.6 mi
- Carmel Central Park3.8 mi
- Carmel Arts & Design District4.2 mi
- IU Health North Hospital4.3 mi
- Clay Terrace5.1 mi
PROPERTY DETAILS
Living Area
1,370 sq ft
Year Built
1956
Stories
One
Subdivision
El Rico
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Garage
2 spaces
School District
MSD Washington Township

