12856 Polk Rd
Lexington, IN 47138
2 bd 1,168 sqft Built 1900 Lot 87,120 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$30,000
Aug 9, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | Sold | $180,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Relisted | $165,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Relisted | $180,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Aug 7, 2022 | Relisted | $180,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Price changed | $200,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Relisted | $220,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Price changed | $220,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Price changed | $240,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Relisted | $260,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| May 20, 2022 | Relisted | $260,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| May 12, 2022 | Listed | $260,000 | MLS #202208813 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Sold | $30,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Sold | $22,500 | Public Record |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Listing removed | $29,900 | MadisonIN |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Relisted | $29,900 | MLS #20160604 |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Listing removed | $29,900 | MadisonIN |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Listed | $29,900 | MLS #20160604 |
| May 27, 2016 | Listing removed | $52,500 | MadisonIN |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Listed | $52,500 | MLS #20150619 |
| Dec 15, 2015 | Listing removed | $52,500 | MadisonIN |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,300 | $18,000 | $28,300 | $78 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | $18,000 | $28,000 | $189 |
| 2022 | $9,900 | $18,000 | $27,900 | $197 |
| 2021 | $9,300 | $18,000 | $27,300 | $522 |
| 2020 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $27,000 | $507 |
| 2019 | $28,200 | $18,000 | $46,200 | $823 |
| 2018 | $28,200 | $18,000 | $46,200 | $787 |
| 2017 | $27,900 | $18,000 | $45,900 | $247 |
| 2016 | $27,900 | $18,000 | $45,900 | $233 |
| 2015 | $27,200 | $18,000 | $45,200 | $246 |
| 2014 | $25,000 | $18,000 | $43,000 | $213 |
| 2013 | $24,900 | $18,000 | $42,900 | $221 |
| 2012 | $24,900 | $18,000 | $42,900 | $238 |
| 2011 | $23,800 | $18,000 | $41,800 | $203 |
| 2010 | $23,800 | $18,000 | $41,800 | $207 |
| 2009 | $23,800 | $18,000 | $41,800 | $204 |
| 2008 | $25,900 | $14,000 | $39,900 | $248 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
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Living area
1,168 sqft
Lot size
87,120 sqft
ZIP code
47138
City
Lexington
Street
Polk Rd
Coordinates
38.72309, -85.62455
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$180
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 12856 Polk Rd last sell?
12856 Polk Rd most recently sold on Aug 9, 2021 for $30,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 12856 Polk Rd?
The most recent total assessment for 12856 Polk Rd (year 2025) is $28,300 with $78 in property tax.
How does 12856 Polk Rd's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.7% below the last sale price of $30,000.
When was 12856 Polk Rd built?
12856 Polk Rd was built in 1900.
How does 12856 Polk Rd compare to others on Polk Rd?
We track 8 other properties on Polk Rd. Browse the list under "Other properties on Polk Rd" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 12856 Polk Rd?
12856 Polk Rd is a 2 bed, 1,168 sqft, 87,120 sqft lot single_family.
Is 12856 Polk Rd a flip candidate?
Yes — 12856 Polk Rd appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 12856 Polk Rd a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 12856 Polk Rd is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+10.9%
Implied 1-yr
+43.7%
2025 Q2
$319.1K
2025 Q3
$339.5K
ZIP 47138 — Median Price History + Forecast
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