1240 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220 Property Records

Marion County property record for 1240 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1,214 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.192 acres (8,364 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$302,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,200 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`49-07-06-109-166.000-801`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49-07-06-109-166.000-801`
Alternative APN	`8000164`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,214 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,332 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,214 sqft
Basement Area	1,118 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,364 sqft (0.192 acres)
Lot Dimensions	149 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8000164
Old Parcel Number	8000164
Street Address	1240 E 56TH ST
City	INDIANAPOLIS
State	IN
Zip	46220-3224
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MAPLE LAWN L296
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	06
Legal Subdivision	MAPLE LAWN ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	296
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Township / Civil Division	WASHINGTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	321700

Owner

1240 E 56th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Marion County records, as of May 10, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	1240 E 56TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-3224
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2016
Deed Document Number	0000070601
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Recording Date	May 27, 2021
Property Address	1240 E 56TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-3224
Document Number	0000070601
Map Reference	PB 20 PG 9
Instrument Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	A202100070601
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1240 E 56TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-3224

Mortgage

Document Number	0000070602
Date	May 27, 2021
Instrument	A202100070602

Lender

Name	AMERICAN BANK OF MISSOURI
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Marion County
County Subdivision	Washington Township
Consolidated City	Indianapolis City
Unified School District	Indianapolis Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2023	$3,200.00 (+0.06%) Homeowner's exemption	$270,400 (+0.71%) Land $50,400 Building $220,000	$270,400 (+0.71%) Land $50,400 Building $220,000
2022	$3,198.00 (+11.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$268,500 Land $30,400 Building $238,100	$268,500 Land $30,400 Building $238,100
2021	$2,857.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1240 E 56th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1240 E 56th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS serves 880,345 people · EPA ID IN5249004
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 708 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20