538 W 28th St

$115,000
Price
2
Beds
1,100 Sq. Ft.
$105 / Sq. Ft.
1,100
Sq. Ft.
$105
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 538 W 28th Street, a move-in ready home that's been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained. Major systems have been taken care of, including a new furnace and A/C (2021), gutters with leaf guards (2021), and a water heater (2023). The plumbing was replaced from the house to the main line with new outdoor access in 2024, and both the exterior (2024) and interior (2025) electrical systems have been updated. Inside, you'll find new flooring and carpet (2025), along with fresh paint...Welcome to 538 W 28th Street, a move-in ready home that's been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained. Major systems have been taken care of, including a new furnace and A/C (2021), gutters with leaf guards (2021), and a water heater (2023). The plumbing was replaced from the house to the main line with new outdoor access in 2024, and both the exterior (2024) and interior (2025) electrical systems have been updated. Inside, you'll find new flooring and carpet (2025), along with fresh paint in several rooms that add a bright and modern touch. The homeowners have prioritized ongoing maintenance with Orkin pest control every other month and annual water quality checks and main line flushes by Hope Plumbing, ensuring this property has been well cared for from top to bottom. With all the big-ticket items already done, this home offers peace of mind and lasting value for its next owner.

Listing Agent

  1. Kendrick Davis

    Kendrick Davis

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 538 West 28th Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Edwards Northwestern Park
Township
Center
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 06:00 PM

Property Details for 538 West 28th Street

StatusActive
MLS #22072788
Days on Market39
Taxes$319 semi-annually
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyMarion County
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Building Information for 538 West 28th Street

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$621 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$568

Property Taxes

$53

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 538 West 28th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Indianapolis
  • County Or Parish: Marion
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Postal Code: 46208
  • Postal Code Plus4: 5173
  • State Or Province: IN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Attic YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 490626126054000101
  • Semi Annual Property Tax Amt: 319
  • Tax Exemption: Homestead Tax Exemption
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • TaxLot: 49-06-26-126-054.000-101
School Information
  • Elementary School: James Whitcomb Riley School 43
  • High School: Arsenal Technical High School
  • School District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Parking
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage: <1/4 Acre
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5140.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Main Level SqFt: 1100
  • New Construction: False
  • Living SqFt: 0.0
  • Sqft Total: 1100.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1100.0
  • Year Built Numeric: 1948
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Affected by Disclosures: No
  • DPRYN: Yes
  • Legal Subdivision: Edward N Western Park L200
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Transaction Type: Sale
Utilities
  • Solid Waste: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Horse Amenities: None
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Eating Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Family Room, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Room and Features: Primary Bedroom-Main, Bedroom 2-Main, Laundry-Main-Other, Family Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen-Main-Tile-Ceramic
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Num Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Num Bedrooms Basement: 0
  • Rooms Basement: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms MU: 6
  • Rooms Total MU: 6
  • Total Rooms: 6
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 11x8
  • Room Features: Other
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 6x7
  • Room Features: Tile-Ceramic
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Full Baths Basement: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths MU: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Basement: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths MU: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
Bedrooms
  • Beds MU: 2
  • Bedrooms MU: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2

Property History for 538 West 28th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #22072788

$115,000—
Jun 8, 2021

Sold

MIBORMLS #21780896

$75,000—
Jun 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463352348

$75,000—
Jun 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504971742

$75,000—
Apr 27, 2021

Pending

MIBORMLS #21780896

—
Apr 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #21780896

$84,995—
Apr 14, 2008

Sold

MIBORMLS #2744748

$5,000—
Apr 14, 2008

Pending

MIBORMLS #2744748

—
Apr 13, 2008

Sold

MIBORMLS #2744748

$5,000—
Apr 13, 2008

Pending

MIBORMLS #2744748

—
Jul 20, 2007

Expired

MIBORMLS #2650252

—
Jul 6, 2007

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2744748

$19,900—
Jul 28, 2006

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2650252

$49,000—
Apr 2, 2002

Sold

MIBORMLS #2121813

$16,000—
Feb 21, 2002

Pending

MIBORMLS #2121813

—
May 9, 2001

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2121813

$25,900—
May 3, 2001

Expired

MIBORMLS #2100854

—
Mar 31, 2001

Expired

MIBORMLS #2021983

—
Jan 3, 2001

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2100854

$26,900—
Jun 5, 2000

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2021983

$26,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #22072788

$115,000
06/08/2021

Sold

MIBORMLS #21780896

$75,000
06/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463352348

$75,000
06/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504971742

$75,000
04/27/2021

Pending

MIBORMLS #21780896

—
04/23/2021

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #21780896

$84,995
04/14/2008

Sold

MIBORMLS #2744748

$5,000
04/14/2008

Pending

MIBORMLS #2744748

—
04/13/2008

Sold

MIBORMLS #2744748

$5,000
04/13/2008

Pending

MIBORMLS #2744748

—
07/20/2007

Expired

MIBORMLS #2650252

—
07/06/2007

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2744748

$19,900
07/28/2006

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2650252

$49,000
04/02/2002

Sold

MIBORMLS #2121813

$16,000
02/21/2002

Pending

MIBORMLS #2121813

—
05/09/2001

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2121813

$25,900
05/03/2001

Expired

MIBORMLS #2100854

—
03/31/2001

Expired

MIBORMLS #2021983

—
01/03/2001

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2100854

$26,900
06/05/2000

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #2021983

$26,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 538 West 28th Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,100Additions$72,200Total$85,300
Tax Record2024$638 ($53 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,100 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,140 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated2004CountyMARIONAPN49-06-26-126-054.000-101

Schools near 538 West 28th Street

This home is within Indianapolis Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lew Wallace School 107
PublicPK to 6

Meredith Nicholson School 96
PublicPK to 6

Carl Wilde School 79
PublicPK to 6

Jonathan Jennings School 109
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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538 West 28th Street is a single family home for sale in Indianapolis, IN 46208. This property was listed for sale on November 6, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $115,000. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last sold on June 8, 2021. This listing's school district is Indianapolis Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lew Wallace School 107, Meredith Nicholson School 96 and Carl Wilde School 79. 538 West 28th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,100 sqft single family home built in 1948.

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