$395,000

beds

baths

half baths

6,109

square ft

1020 E Palmer Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

Closed / MLS #22073948 / Single Family / Bates-Hendricks

Listing information updated 2/17/2026 at 3:26pm

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 four back parking spots and a two-car garage. Truly, a remarkable piece of Indianapolis history with modern updates and flexible living spaces.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Electric

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

206 Years

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Square Feet:

6,109

Lot Size:

0.26 Acres

Acreage:

0.26

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Wood Work Painted

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x16 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

16x14 - Main

Family Room:

31x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Upper

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

16x16 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

16x10 - Upper

Bonus Room:

16x14 - Main

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

46203

City:

Indianapolis

County:

Marion

Schools

School District(s):

Indianapolis Public Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Electric

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

206 Years

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Square Feet:

6,109

Lot Size:

0.26 Acres

Acreage:

0.26

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors, Wood Work Painted

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x16 - Main

Dining Room:

16x14 - Main

Kitchen:

16x14 - Main

Family Room:

31x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x12 - Upper

2nd Bedroom:

15x12 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

16x16 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

16x10 - Upper

Bonus Room:

16x14 - Main

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

46203

City:

Indianapolis

County:

Marion

School District(s):

Indianapolis Public Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Compass Indiana, LLC

Listing Office Phone: 317.563.5051

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