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River Run · Indianapolis · Decatur Township

Homes for Sale in River Run, Indianapolis

The busiest of the five Decatur Township neighborhoods in this series, mostly one-story homes from the late 1990s. Here is what homes sell for, how long they take, and what to check first.

The River Run market right nowSingle-family closings · 12 months through August 2026
28Sales, last 12 monthsPrior 12 months: 42
$230,500Median sale priceWas $227,950 the year before
25.5Median days on marketWas 12 the year before
99.1%Of list price, average46% sold at or above list
Middle 80% of sales ran $216,400 to $247,200; median $174 per living sq ft on a median 1,320 sq ft. “Last 12 months” is September 2025 through August 2026; the year before is September 2024 through August 2025. At 28 sales a year, one or two big closings move the median, so I pull actual comparables for any specific house. Source: MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative, single-family closings with the MLS subdivision name River Run, pulled October 3, 2026.

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The honest version

What River Run Is Actually Like

River Run is in Decatur Township, in the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township per MLS records. The homes that sold here in the last two years were mostly built between 1997 and 2004, mostly one-story homes.

The MLS shows 28 closings in the last 12 months against 42 the year before, at a median of $230,500, up from $227,950. Homes went under contract in a median of 25.5 days, up from 12, and closed at 99.1% of list on average, with 46% closing at or above list.

River Run's median sale was $230,500, up from $227,950. The middle 80% of sales ran $216,400 to $247,200 (MIBOR).

What you are actually buying: a smaller one-story house, usually around 1,320 square feet and roughly 25 years old. What you are giving up: speed. Median days on market rose from 12 to 25.5, so ask for comparable sales before you offer.

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How it breaks down

What to Know Before You Buy in River Run

Dues, size range and a thin sample.

Dues and amenities

Association dues are not part of the MLS data behind this page, so I am not quoting a number. Ask the listing agent for the current dues and what they cover, then confirm with the association itself.

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A wide size range

Homes here ran from about 1,125 to 1,792 square feet in the last two years, so a price per square foot of $174 is a better comparison than the sale price alone.

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Build years

Homes here were built between about 1997 and 2004, so check the year built of any comparable you rely on.

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A small sample

At 28 sales in 12 months, one or two unusual closings can move the median. I pull actual comparables for any specific house.

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Schools & the ballot

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township

River Run sales in the MLS list Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township as the district. Which elementary, middle and high school an address feeds into can change with boundary updates, so confirm the assignment for the specific address with the district.

The ballot

The district's current operating referendum was approved in 2019 and expires December 31, 2027. On November 3, 2026, voters decide a “Reduce & Replace” referendum that would replace it with a lower maximum rate for eight years, the 2027 through 2034 budget years. Published figures for the rate differ, so check the ballot language. Referendum rates sit outside the 1% cap.

Living here

The Drive, Taxes & Fit

The drive

Drive your actual commute at your actual start time before you commit.

Taxes

Indiana caps homestead property tax at 1% of gross assessed value under the circuit breaker, so most owner-occupants land at or near that figure before any voter-approved referendum rate, which sits outside the cap. Rentals and second homes are capped at 2% and should be modeled separately. Marion County's local income tax is 2.02%, per the Indiana Department of Revenue's county rate notice effective October 1, 2026. Confirm assessments with the Marion County Assessor.

Who River Run is wrong for

If you want a lower entry price, compare Mars Hill, which sold at a median of $115,950. If you want a newer house, see Crossfield. For all of Decatur Township, see my Decatur Township guide.

Questions I get weekly

Buying in River Run

What do homes in River Run sell for?

The median single-family sale in River Run was $230,500 over the 12 months through August 2026, on 28 closings, and the middle 80% of sales ran $216,400 to $247,200 (MIBOR BLC).

How fast do River Run homes sell?

The median was 25.5 days on market over the last 12 months, against 12 the year before, and 46% of homes closed at or above list price.

How much are River Run HOA dues?

Dues are not part of the MLS data behind this page. Ask the listing agent and confirm with the association.

What school district serves River Run?

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township in MLS records. Confirm the specific school assignment for the address with the district.

When were homes in River Run built?

Most homes that sold in the last two years were built between 1997 and 2004, with a median build year of 1999.

Is there a school referendum near River Run?

The district's current operating referendum was approved in 2019 and expires December 31, 2027. On November 3, 2026, voters decide a “Reduce & Replace” referendum that would replace it with a lower maximum rate for eight years, the 2027 through 2034 budget years. Published figures for the rate differ, so check the ballot language. Referendum rates sit outside the 1% cap.

Your Realtor

Thinking About River Run? Let's Talk.

I'm Wes Johnston, a Realtor with Trueblood Real Estate, based in Fishers. I cover the whole Indianapolis metro, and every guide on this site is built the same way: MIBOR numbers, public sources, and the trade-offs a listing description won't mention.

My job isn't to open doors. It's to tell you what a house is actually worth, what's wrong with it, and whether it's the right move for what you're trying to do — then negotiate hard on your behalf and own the process from contract to close.

If you're two years out, that's fine. Most of my best clients started with a question, not a showing.

Wes Johnston
REALTOR® · Trueblood Real Estate · License #RB18001276

Fishers-based. Honest numbers, every part of the metro. Committed to your success.

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