Is Indianapolis, IN 46203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Indianapolis is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 32% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #254 of 306 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Indianapolis housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Indianapolis, IN 46203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 185 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 19%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $192,417. Overall, Indianapolis is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Marion County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Indianapolis ranks #254 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Indianapolis 46204 (4% sold over asking) or Indianapolis 46202 (8% sold over asking), while Indianapolis 46220 (32% sold over asking) and Indianapolis 46278 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Beech Grove 46107Seller’s market $126 /sq ftIndianapolis 46201Balanced $103 /sq ftIndianapolis 46202Balanced $222 /sq ftIndianapolis 46204Buyer’s market $234 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Indianapolis nearby
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Questions about Indianapolis real estate
Is Indianapolis a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Indianapolis, IN 46203 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Indianapolis?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Indianapolis sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Indianapolis?
About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Marion County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Indianapolis?
The median sale price was $192,417 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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