Is Indianapolis, IN 46260 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Indianapolis is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 23% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #54 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, 23% of homes in Indianapolis, IN 46260 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 118 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold more slowly (13 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $335,355. Overall, Indianapolis is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Marion County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Indianapolis ranks #54 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 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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Questions about Indianapolis real estate
Is Indianapolis a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Indianapolis, IN 46260 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 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Indianapolis sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% 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 $335,355 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $159 per square foot.
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