3801 N Bittersweet Dr

$1,200,000
Price
6
Beds
4,838 Sq. Ft.
$248 / Sq. Ft.
4,838
Sq. Ft.
$248
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away at the end of a long private drive, this tranquil retreat unfolds across more than 40 wooded acres in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. Located less than 6 miles from the Indiana University campus, this custom, one-owner brick home offers 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and garage space for up to 7 cars. On the main level, an open floor plan unites the kitchen, dining area, and living room, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining, complete with a laundry room and guest bath. The...Tucked away at the end of a long private drive, this tranquil retreat unfolds across more than 40 wooded acres in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. Located less than 6 miles from the Indiana University campus, this custom, one-owner brick home offers 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and garage space for up to 7 cars. On the main level, an open floor plan unites the kitchen, dining area, and living room, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining, complete with a laundry room and guest bath. The open sunlit kitchen offers a center island, custom cabinets, exposed wood beams and brick accents that add to the home’s charm. It opens to the family room that features a wood burning stove. With built-in cabinetry, the spacious laundry room includes a pantry with plenty of storage and window-filled space that could easily double as a craft room, sewing space, or home office. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite offers a peaceful retreat with a beautiful view of the private backyard. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete this level. The walkout lower level includes a family room with a kitchenette, a fifth bedroom, and a full bath. A second lower level provides the sixth bedroom, another full bath, and a large recreation area plus direct access to the back of the home and garage area. Outside, you’ll find a detached brick 4-car garage with an office, perfect for a car enthusiast. One of the garage bays is large enough to accommodate a motorhome. With over 4,700 finished square feet, this one-of-a-kind home is conveniently close to Bloomington’s east side shopping and restaurants. It showcases distinctive features throughout, including custom millwork, brick accents, abundant storage and beautifully landscaped grounds. This special property offers quality construction, custom details, and stunning natural surroundings ready for new owners to enjoy.
  1. Listed by Trish Sterling • Sterling Real Estate • Cell: 812-327-5431

Property Details for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

Style
Multi-Story (3+)
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision
Bittersweet Woods
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
7
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 06:56 PM

Property Details for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

StatusActive
MLS #202543955
Days on Market55
Taxes$9,310 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Site-Built Home
Year Built1981
Lot Size43.03 AC / 1,874,213 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

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Building Information for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size43.03 AC / 1,874,213 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,705 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,930

Property Taxes

$776

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Monroe County
  • City: Bloomington
  • Zip Code: 47408
  • County Zoning: Unknown
  • State: IN
  • Township: Bloomington
  • Cross Street: Russell
  • Geo Latitude: 39
  • Geo Longitude: -86
  • Inside City Limits: No
  • Fips Code: 18105
  • Directions To Property: From Bloomington, E Hwy 45 to Russell Road, Right On N. Bittersweet Road, home is on the left, down a very long private drive.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
  • Location: Rural Subdivision
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $9,310
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Parcel Number Id: 53-05-24-200-003.000-004
School Information
  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: University
  • Middle School: Tri-North
  • High School: Bloomington North
Parking
  • Garage Length: 23.0
  • Garage Width: 32.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Multiple
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 43.026
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 347.0
  • Total Square Feet: 5185.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 1176.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 1874213.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2769.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 2069.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 2416.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 4838.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 736.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Heavily Wooded
  • Main Level Sqft: 1595.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 46.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 39.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Length: 23.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Sqft: 276
  • Outbuilding 2 Width: 12.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Investment Property: No
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Age: 44
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Public
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Alarm System-Security, Cable Available, Cable Ready, Ceilings-Beamed, Ceilings-Vaulted, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Pantry-Walk In, Porch Screened, Utility Sink, Kitchenette, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Outbuilding 1: 2nd Detached Garage
  • Outbuilding 2: Studio
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl, Slab, Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating/Fuel: Conventional
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 2
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 2
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 3
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 14
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 5
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 6
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 5
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
  • Extra Room Desc: Basement Kitchenette
  • Extra Room Length: 22.0
  • Extra Room Level: Basement
  • Extra Room Width: 7.0
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 26.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 10.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 21.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 12.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Game Room
  • Other Room 1 Length: 34.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 1 Width: 17.0
  • Other Room 2 Description: Bedroom 6
  • Other Room 2 Length: 11.0
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2 Width: 12.0
  • Other Room 3 Description: Store Room
  • Other Room 3 Length: 11.0
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3 Width: 5.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 32.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Basement
  • Rec Rm Width: 22.0

Property History for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202543955

$1,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202543955

$1,200,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

Taxable ValueLand$97,700Additions$543,200Total$640,900
Tax Record2024$5,503 ($459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,240 SqFtStories2Lot Size352,836 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981CountyMONROEAPN53-05-24-200-003.000-004

Schools near 3801 North Bittersweet Drive

This home is within Monroe County Com Sch Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
University Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Tri-North Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bloomington High School North
Public9 to 12

Hoosier Hills Career Center
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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3801 North Bittersweet Drive is a single family home for sale in Bloomington, IN 47408. This property was listed for sale on October 29, 2025 by Sterling Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,200,000. This listing's school district is Monroe County Com Sch Corp. Nearby schools include University Elementary School, Tri-North Middle School and Bloomington High School North. 3801 North Bittersweet Drive is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 4,838 sqft single family home built in 1981.

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