8225 S Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN 46259

$449,900 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,896  sqft
Built in 1843

Updated 1843 Historic Charmer Loaded for Living! Perfect Blend of Old-Style Craftsmanship & Modern Conveniences. Approx 2900 Sqft & Flexible Floorplan. Features: 3/4 Big Bedrooms, 3 Full Sparkling Baths, Large Master Suite w/Whirlpool Tub & Large Stand-Up Shower, Heated Tile Floors, Big Walk-in Closet. Roof & HVAC 2024! High Ceilings throughout home adds to spacious feel, Living Room, Large Family Room with Cathedral Ceiling & Breakfast Area. Amazing Kitchen has Quartz Counter tops, Custom Cabinets, Recessed Lighting Custom Exhaust Fan, full set of appliances & Classic Antique touches, Country sink, Breakfast Bar. Hearth Room has Woodburning Fireplace & old-style window seat & shelving. Large Dining Room, Gleaming Hardwoods in much of the home & lovely woodwork features such as Birdseye Maple Spiral Staircase. Antique lighting fixtures add to charm. Updated Electric & Thermal Windows throughout. Tankless On Demand Water Heater. Central Vac System for easy home cleaning. Large main level laundry has sink, ironing board and cabinets. Lot is 1.14-acre oasis with fenced area, large decks, a 36x18 Inground Pool & Concrete Surround & The Coolest Historic Log Building/Pool House! Massive Garage offers all the room you need for Cars, Mowers, Workshop & more (960 sqft). Lots of room to park, boats, campers or projects. Two-Story Columned Porch & composite deck at side entry. Super Rural Setting, but just a hop to area shopping, dining & more. They don't make them like this anymore & you will not find another with all of it's goodies. Most of furniture & contents are negotiable, including very nice antique furniture and lawn equipment. Murphy Bed in Bedroom/Den stays! Upper landing is large enough for sitting area or other uses. Family Rm dimensions include the breakfast area but was noted as it is one room & could be used as such. One of the oldest homesteads in Franklin Twsp, but shines like a new. Recent Home Inspections on file.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic Access, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Breakfast Bar, Built In Book Shelves, Raised Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Hardwood Floors, Hi-Speed Internet Availbl, Supplemental Storage, Walk-in Closet(s), Windows Thermal, Windows Vinyl, WoodWorkStain/Painted
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener Owned
Laundry:
Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement:
Cellar
A/C:
Central Electric
Heating:
Forced Air, Gas
Fireplace:
Living Room, Woodburning Fireplce, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Barn Storage, Pool House, Other
Style:
Farmhouse, TraditonalAmerican
Other Structures:
Covered Porch, Deck Main Level, Open Patio
Pool:
Diving Board, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover
Parking:
Detached

Construction

General:
Two, Block, Brick, Cellar, Partial

Location

Originating MLS:
mibor
School District:
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
County:
Marion

Lot

Zoning:
Pt E1/2 Nw1/4 & Pt W1/2 Ne1/4 S19 T14 R5 Beg1080.55' S & 1151.61' W Of Ne Cor W1/2 Ne1/4 W251.43' Sw 190.97' E 270.65' N 190'To Beg1.139Ac, 491619103002000300
Fencing:
Partial, Gate

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas, Septic System, Well
Water:
Private Well

Financial

Source:
mibor

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway Home, Barry Delk

About Indianapolis, IN

Housing

Number of Units
439,918
Median Home Value
$169,609
Median Rent
$790

47.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.91% are vacant.

Commute

Car
76.18%
Public Transportation
1.34%
Walk to Work
1.81%
Work from Home
19.69%
Other
0.60%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
976,092
Median Age
35.40
Median Household Size
2.45

Education

High School
27.86%
Associate’s Degree
8.16%
Bachelor’s Degree
21.08%
Graduate Degree
11.46%

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