5878 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226 Property Records

Marion County property record for 5878 E 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.339 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$846 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`49-07-15-110-020.000-401`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49-07-15-110-020.000-401`
Alternative APN	`4005637`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft
Fireplaces	2 Fireplaces
Fireplace	Masonry

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.339 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4005637
Old Parcel Number	4005637
Street Address	5878 E 42ND ST
City	INDIANAPOLIS
State	IN
Zip	46226-4862
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT SE1/4 NE1/4 S15 T16 R4 BEG 576.4FT W OF SE COR N184.25FT W 81.41FT S 184.25FT E 81.41FT TO BEG.34AC
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	16
Legal Section	15
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	331000

Owner

5878 E 42nd St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	11835 KITTERY DR, FISHERS, IN 46037-7864
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 11, 2024	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP
Dec 16, 2021	Contract Sale, Transfer
Jul 8, 2021	Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 11, 2024
Deed Sale	Jan 11, 2024
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	A202400002740
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

January 2024: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2024
Property Address	5878 E 42ND ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226-4862
Document Number	0000002740
Instrument Date	Jan 5, 2024
Instrument	A202400002740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11835 KITTERY DR, FISHERS, IN 46037-7864

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002741
Date	Jan 11, 2024
Instrument	A202400002741

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2054

December 2021: Contract Sale, Transfer

Document Type	Contract Sale
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	5878 E 42ND ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226-4862
Document Number	0000168242
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	A202100168242
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1238 N PENNSYLVANIA ST, 1238, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-2411

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5878 E 42ND ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226-4862

July 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	MARION IN
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2021
Property Address	5878 E 42ND ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226-4862
Document Number	0000088776
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2021
Instrument	A202100088776
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Tax Sale
Additional	Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1238 N PENNSYLVANIA ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-2411

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Marion County
County Subdivision	Lawrence 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	$846.00 (-2.87%)	$100,600 (+6.23%) Land $13,500 Building $87,100	$100,600 (+6.23%) Land $13,500 Building $87,100
2022	$871.00	$94,700 Land $13,500 Building $81,200	$94,700 Land $13,500 Building $81,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5878 E 42nd 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

No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 5878 E 42nd St, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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