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What Lawrence homeowners should know
Lawrence is a self-governing "excluded city" in Marion County’s Lawrence Township, about nine miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis. It was originally platted in 1849 as Lanesville and incorporated as its own town in 1929, but its real growth came after 1940, when the population jumped from around 1,100 residents to nearly 50,000 by 2020. Much of that growth followed the presence of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the former Army post whose grounds are now shared between Fort Harrison State Park and civilian redevelopment, including homes and offices built where the base once stood. Away from Fort Harrison, the city’s housing is mostly 1950s-70s ranches and split-levels typical of postwar Indianapolis-area suburbs, with newer construction closer to the Geist Reservoir area on the northeast side. Aging roofs, HVAC systems and plumbing are common in the older sections, and rising Marion County assessments and insurance costs have pushed some owners toward a faster, as-is sale.
Lawrence at a glance
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Why Lawrence owners sell as-is
Fort Harrison redevelopment
Much of Fort Benjamin Harrison closed as an active Army post and its land was split between Fort Harrison State Park and new residential and commercial development. Homes built on or near the former base can have different histories and lot layouts than typical postwar subdivisions, which is worth knowing if you’re selling one.
Older ranch and split-level homes
Away from Fort Harrison, most of Lawrence’s housing dates from the 1950s through 1970s, and roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and wiring from that era are commonly due for replacement. That repair list is one of the main reasons owners of older Lawrence homes look at an as-is sale instead of a traditional listing.
Rising Marion County taxes and insurance
Marion County property assessments and homeowners insurance costs have both climbed in recent years, adding pressure for owners of older homes that also need work. For a house that’s needed deferred maintenance for a while, a rising carrying cost is often what tips the decision toward selling as-is.
Where we buy in Lawrence
- Fort Harrison / Fort Ben area46216former Army post, now park and redeveloped housing
- Oaklandon46236historic village core
- Geist area46236newer homes near Geist Reservoir
- Pendleton Pike corridor46226older commercial and residential corridor
- Fall Creek area46226postwar homes near the creek
- North Franklin Road corridor462351960s-70s ranch subdivisions
Marion County
Lawrence is in Marion County. Marion Superior Court’s Probate Division handles estate administration at 675 Justice Way in Indianapolis, and Indiana’s small estate affidavit (Form 421.1) can be used when the gross probate estate is $100,000 or less. Indiana foreclosures are judicial, and after a court judgment the Marion County Sheriff’s Office holds the public auction; delinquent property taxes go to an annual county tax sale run by the Marion County Treasurer and Auditor, with a one-year right of redemption.
General information, not legal advice. See our Indianapolis county guide for more.
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Selling a house for cash in Lawrence
Do I need to disclose that my Lawrence home is near the old Fort Harrison base?
You should disclose anything you actually know about the property’s history and condition, as with any home sale. Many homes near Fort Harrison are ordinary residential construction on land that was part of the former Army post, and that alone isn’t typically a problem, but be upfront about what you know.
How long do I have to redeem my Lawrence home after a Marion County tax sale?
Indiana gives property owners one year from the date of the tax sale to redeem, under IC 6-1.1-25-4, by paying what’s owed plus interest and costs. If it isn’t redeemed in that year, the tax sale buyer can petition the court for a tax deed. Selling before the tax sale, or before redemption expires, is usually the simplest way to protect your equity.
How does judicial foreclosure work for a house in Lawrence?
Indiana requires a lender to sue and get a court judgment before a foreclosure sale can happen, and state law requires at least a three-month wait between filing and the sheriff’s sale under IC 32-29-7-3. In practice the full process often takes longer than that. Selling before the sheriff’s sale date lets you keep control of the outcome and any remaining equity.
Do I pay any fees or closing costs when I sell to BAM in Lawrence?
No. There are no commissions or fees, and we pay all of the normal seller closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you walk away with, minus only what you owe, like a mortgage payoff or back taxes.
Sources for this page (6)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence,_Indiana
- indycourts.org/d08
- iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2026/ic/titles/029#29-1-8-1
- iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2026/ic/titles/032#32-29-7-3
- iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2026/ic/titles/006#6-1.1-25-4
- indy.gov/activity/prepare-for-a-tax-sale
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
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