1020 E Palmer Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

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1020 E Palmer Street,Indianapolis, IN 46203
$400,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,006 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: mike feldman
Office: compass indiana, llc.
MLS#:22073948
Source:IN_MIBOR

Price summary

  • Price:$400,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$65.48

About this home

What an incredible piece of Indianapolis history! The William Sanders Home, built in 1820, is the oldest home in the city and features iconic brick farmhouse architecture. One of the home's most remarkable features is its "dog-trot" layout, which separates the two wings and offers a multitude of living possibilities. The front portion of the house includes generously proportioned "public" living areas and two bedrooms upstairs, while the rear wing provides additional living spaces, a second kitchen, and even more bedrooms. Indiana was just four years old when William Sanders began construction of this one-of-a-kind home on the southern section of what was then a 240-acre family farm. The bricks were made on-site from the mud of nearby Pleasant Creek, long before there were any big-box stores for lumber, roofing, or plumbing materials. A second house in the back was added later, adding to the property's unique history. Just a 5-minute walk from Fountain Square, the property also offers

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Home facts

  • Year built:1820
  • Listing ID #:22073948
  • Added:4 day(s) ago
  • Updated:December 09, 2025 at 02:42 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Living area:4,006 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Electric
  • Heating:Electric, Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1820
  • Building area:4,006 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.26 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Public Water

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$400,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$65.48
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