524 N Somerset Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
$170,000

$497/mo at 6.5%
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About this home

Located in an up-and-coming area, just beyond White River, where the streets are lined with sidewalks and evidence of recent neighborhood renovations are all around, this thoughtfully updated home is surrounded by the privacy of a white vinyl fence and complimented with a welcoming covered front porch. As you open the front door, you're invited in by the openness of the living room and the filtered sunlight streaming in through the updated windows. The rich plank floors bring a warmth to the home as they flow throughout the living room into the dining room, offering flexibility for making the space cozy for everyday use or combining the two areas for larger gatherings. Just beyond the dining room, the kitchen has been transformed with an updated layout, allowing space for a kitchen table or island that's ideal for having casual meals or drinking morning coffee. The bonus room is just off the kitchen and is perfect as a home office or playroom since it extends directly to the backyard. The bedrooms, located off the main living space, are each generously sized and also includes the same beautiful plank flooring making the home flow seamlessly throughout. The bathroom has been completely updated with tile flooring, a new vanity, tub and shower surround. The in-wall storage provides an area for all the extras without taking up precious floor space! Renovations completed between late 2023 and early 2024 include updated lighting, new subflooring, reinforced floor joists, all new plumbing and new water heater. The sewer line was replaced in 2018, and the oversized detached garage now has a concrete slab (previously gravel) and newly installed electrical service, making it ideal for the perfect workshop. With its spacious layout, thoughtful updates, and location in a neighborhood poised for continued growth, this home offers the opportunity to settle into a space that blends comfort, functionality, and future potential.

Home features
2 bedroom
1 bathroom
1,227 sqft
0.1 acres
Built in 1928
Single Family
1-car garage
A/C
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Interest rate
6.5% 3.99%
Monthly total
$497 $474
Loan term
22 y 2 mo

Lifetime savings
$6,048
Neighborhood
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To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Dec 19, 2025 01:07 am
Listing agent: Cassandra Chandler-Dues (317) 501-8778
Listing provided courtesy of: ELEVATED Homes and Properties, (317) 501-8778
Details provided by MIBOR and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #22075969
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