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856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221 Property Records

Marion County property record for 856 River Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2,227 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,097 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$4,723 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale
Jul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN49-11-10-140-013.000-101

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49-11-10-140-013.000-101
Alternative APN
  • 1043450

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,227 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,824 sqft
1st Floor Area1,239 sqft
Upper Floors Area988 sqft
Basement Area597 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,097 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 34 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area450 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 RIVER AVE
CityINDIANAPOLIS
StateIN
Zip46221-1321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeZO01
Legal DescriptionMC CARTYS 7TH WEST SIDE ADD L234
Legal SubdivisionMC CARTYS 7TH WEST SIDE ADD
Legal Lot Number234
JurisdictionMARION IN
Township / Civil DivisionCENTER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3038
Census Tract356400

Owner

856 River Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2022.

Source: Marion County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address651 RIVER AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221-1397
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
TITLE ALLIANCE/INDY METRO LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2022
Deed SaleSep 19, 2022
Prior SaleJul 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022103789
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARION IN
Recording DateSep 19, 2022
Property Address856 RIVER AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221-1321
Document Number0000103789
Map ReferencePB 8 PG 186
Instrument DateSep 9, 2022
InstrumentA202200103789
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address651 RIVER AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221-1397

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARION IN
Recording DateJul 28, 2020
Property Address856 RIVER AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46221-1321
Document Number0000079637
Instrument DateJul 17, 2020
Instrument79637
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE ALLIANCE/INDY METRO LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address38 EAGLE LN MIDWAY GA 313203568, MIDWAY, GA 31320-3568

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 River Ave was $4,723, up 15.9% from the year before.

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$4,723.00 (+15.93%)$196,200 Land $2,100 Building $194,100$196,200 Land $2,100 Building $194,100
2024$4,074.00 (+3.93%)
2023$3,920.00 (+49.33%)$165,300 (+48.65%) Land $2,100 Building $163,200$165,300 (+48.65%) Land $2,100 Building $163,200
2022$2,625.00$111,200 Land $2,100 Building $109,100$111,200 Land $2,100 Building $109,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 856 River Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 856 River Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Xiber
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, On-Ramp Indiana.

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