This Indianapolis Bungalow Is Alice in Wonderland-Themed. The Seller Will Neutralize It If You Ask.
The listing for 814 E. 48th Street in Indianapolis describes updated mechanicals, a renovated bathroom, and hardwood floors — and then, in the second paragraph, mentions that the home is "currently styled with a unique Alice-themed design." The seller is open to removing it and returning the home to a neutral finish before closing. Reddit titled the post: "You just never know what you're going to find when you open the app." This is correct.
The House
Built in 1926 in Indianapolis's Northcroft neighborhood, this 1,014-square-foot bungalow has one bedroom, one bathroom, a utility basement, hardwood floors throughout, new mechanicals, an updated kitchen, and a covered pergola over a fenced backyard. The living room runs 14 by 14 feet. The kitchen is 10 by 6. The listing describes strong rental potential and notes it is suitable for a single occupant or couple looking to build equity. These are reasonable things to say about a tidy 1926 bungalow in Indianapolis at $215,000. They are also things being said about a home that has, until further notice, a full Alice in Wonderland interior design — the photos of which have been circulating on Reddit with considerable enthusiasm.
The Theme — and the Offer
The listing does not elaborate on the Alice theme beyond the one sentence. It does not describe which rooms are affected, how extensively they are themed, or what "returning to a neutral finish" would entail. It simply acknowledges that the theme exists and extends an offer, in the same tone one might use to mention that the dishwasher has been recently serviced. This is either a masterwork of real estate understatement or a sign that whoever wrote the listing has lived with the Alice theme long enough that it has become simply a fact of the property, like the utility basement or the smart thermostat. The correct answer is probably both. For buyers who would prefer to keep it: that option is apparently also on the table, as the listing specifies the removal is something the seller "is open to" rather than something they intend.
The Internet Has Thoughts
Naturally, this listing caught the attention of Reddit's r/zillowgonewild community. See what people are saying about it here.
Updated mechanicals, hardwood floors, a covered pergola, and a complete Alice in Wonderland interior. Theme negotiable. View the full listing here.
