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3538 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218 Property Records

Marion County property record for 3538 Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 650 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$4,487 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$1,314 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Jan 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49-07-19-139-051.000-101

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49-07-19-139-051.000-101
Alternative APN
  • 1029110

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area650 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,300 sqft
1st Floor Area650 sqft
Basement Area650 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions174 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address3538 RALSTON AVE
CityINDIANAPOLIS
StateIN
Zip46218-1055
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeZO01
Legal DescriptionHOWLANDS HOMESTEAD L30
Legal SubdivisionHOWLANDS HOMESTEAD
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionMARION IN
Township / Civil DivisionCENTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract350500

Owner

3538 Ralston Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2014.

Source: Marion County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address12411 PENNSYLVANIA ST, 110, CARMEL, IN 46032-6138
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 10, 2025Deed, Transfer
Jan 26, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 1, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 1, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201049477
Last Transfer DateAug 1, 2014
Transfer Doc0000006387
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMARION IN
Recording DateOct 10, 2025
Property Address3538 RALSTON AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46218-1055
Document Number0000086713
Instrument DateOct 3, 2025
InstrumentA202500086713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12411 PENNSYLVANIA ST # TE110, TE110, CARMEL, IN 46032-6137
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARION IN
Recording DateJan 26, 2023
Property Address3538 RALSTON AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46218-1055
Document Number0000006387
Instrument DateAug 1, 2014
InstrumentA202300006387
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2556 E 55TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-3626

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2556 E 55TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220-3626

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyMarion County
County SubdivisionCenter Township
Consolidated CityIndianapolis City
Unified School DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$66,000 (+19.13%) Land $3,400 Building $62,600$66,000 (+19.13%) Land $3,400 Building $62,600
2024$1,314.00 (-2.81%)$55,400 (-2.81%) Land $3,400 Building $52,000$55,400 (-2.81%) Land $3,400 Building $52,000
2023$1,352.00 (+6.88%)$57,000 (+6.34%) Land $3,400 Building $53,600$57,000 (+6.34%) Land $3,400 Building $53,600
2022$1,265.00$53,600 Land $3,400 Building $50,200$53,600 Land $3,400 Building $50,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3538 Ralston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3538 Ralston Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemCITIZENS WATER - INDIANAPOLIS
serves 880,345 people · EPA ID IN5249004
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity, Xiber.

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