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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$150K

The median listing price in Indianapolis, IN ZIP 46221 is $150,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,720/mo

The median market rent in Indianapolis, IN ZIP 46221 is $1,720/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
361 days

The median days on market in Indianapolis, IN ZIP 46221 is 361 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
13.76%

At a median list price of $150,000 and a median rent of $1,720/month, the gross rental yield in Indianapolis, IN ZIP 46221 is 13.76% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$3,536/mo STR · $1,720/mo LTR

In Indianapolis, IN ZIP 46221, median Airbnb revenue is $3,536/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,720/month as of June 2026.

Indianapolis, IN 46221 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 46221

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
48
Active Listings
37
Sold Properties
11

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$150,000
Median Sold Price
$166,000
Median Price per Sqft
$136/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,720

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.11%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
361
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 46221 area average 6.53%, which is 0.55% higher than the 5.98% rate observed earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. Median sold price: $166,000 is the primary indicator of current market value and recent transaction activity in 46221, providing a concrete anchor for valuation and underwriting decisions given available sales data.
  2. The spread between median listing price: $150,000 and median sold price: $166,000 suggests pricing friction between seller expectations and completed transactions; this gap appears to warrant careful pricing strategies and may indicate opportunities for negotiated deals or targeted marketing to close expectations. pricing gap
  3. Slower sales velocity is implied by a median days on market: 361, which suggests longer time-to-contract and increased holding costs for sellers; under these conditions, staging, price realism, and flexible terms may materially improve liquidity. slower transaction velocity
  4. Macro headwinds are present: interest rate pressure: elevated with local 30-year fixed mortgage rates at 6.53%, which is 0.55% higher than the 5.98% rate observed earlier in 2026; this elevated financing cost may constrain buyer purchasing power and lengthen decision timelines. elevated interest rate pressure

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

5727 Bar Del West Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds2 baths2,027 sqft
$345,000
Mar 1, 2026
$170/sqft/sqft
1530 days on market
5438 Dollar Run Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,270 sqft
$239,900
Mar 1, 2026
$189/sqft/sqft
1495 days on market
5561 Lippan Way, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,030 sqft
$217,000
Mar 1, 2026
$211/sqft/sqft
210 days on market
3032 S Mooresville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

1 beds- baths780 sqft
$163,000
Mar 1, 2026
$209/sqft/sqft
3902 W Mooresville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,224 sqft
$156,550
Mar 1, 2026
$128/sqft/sqft
1810 days on market
5832 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds1 baths1,248 sqft
$150,000
Apr 1, 2026
$120/sqft/sqft
214 days on market
5526 Epperson Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds1 baths1,248 sqft
$110,000
Mar 1, 2026
$88/sqft/sqft
199 days on market
5003 Gambel Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds1 baths1,976 sqft
$80,000
Apr 1, 2026
$40/sqft/sqft
115 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$675/mo
46221 Avg Rent
46221 Cost to Own
Rent$1,720
Own$1,045

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

46221 Avg nightly rate
46221 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$229/night
Occupancy194 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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