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538 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Property Records

Marion County property record for 538 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2,800 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.068 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$849 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49-06-13-125-142.000-801

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49-06-13-125-142.000-801
Alternative APN
  • 8017291

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,800 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.068 acres)
Utility Building2,800 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number8017291
Street Address538 E 38TH ST
CityINDIANAPOLIS
StateIN
Zip46205-2762
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeZO01
Legal DescriptionARDMORE PT L47, 60' E END
Legal Range03
Legal Township16
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionARDMORE
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionMARION IN
Township / Civil DivisionWASHINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract322100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Watson Park Historic District
listed 2012 · 406 contributing resources · NRIS 12000336

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Marion County records, as of October 7, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4353 N PARK AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-1832
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 20, 2025
Deed SaleAug 20, 2025
Deed Document NumberA202500070745
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARION IN
Recording DateAug 20, 2025
Property Address538 E 38TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-2762
Document Number0000070745
Map ReferencePB 10 PG 115
Instrument DateAug 12, 2025
InstrumentA202500070745
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4353 N PARK AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46205-1832

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$849.00 (-27.93%)$35,800 (-27.97%) Land $8,000 Building $27,800$35,800 (-27.97%) Land $8,000 Building $27,800
2023$1,178.00 (+26.67%)$49,700 (+26.14%) Land $8,000 Building $41,700$49,700 (+26.14%) Land $8,000 Building $41,700
2022$930.00$39,400 Land $8,000 Building $31,400$39,400 Land $8,000 Building $31,400

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 633 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile, Xiber.

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