Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,018 sqft$109/sqft
5138 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.73 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Solidly built home with 2 by 6 construction. This 1 1/2 story sits on 3/4 acres just south of downtown Bloomington! Pride of ownership is evident in this cedar sided home that offers the following updates: new roof in 2015, new deck in 2015, new gas water heater in 2011, new heat pump in 2011, new stainless steel kitchen appliances and new engineered hardwood floors in the upper level in 2016. The main level features white oak hardwood and tile floors; no carpet! Perfect for allergy sufferers. Pella...Solidly built home with 2 by 6 construction. This 1 1/2 story sits on 3/4 acres just south of downtown Bloomington! Pride of ownership is evident in this cedar sided home that offers the following updates: new roof in 2015, new deck in 2015, new gas water heater in 2011, new heat pump in 2011, new stainless steel kitchen appliances and new engineered hardwood floors in the upper level in 2016. The main level features white oak hardwood and tile floors; no carpet! Perfect for allergy sufferers. Pella windows have built-in blinds for easy cleaning. The main level master bedroom features 2 double closets and an updated en-suite bath with double vanity and tub/shower combination. The kitchen and adjoining dining room are quite spacious and light filled. Access to the deck is from the dining room. The kitchen offers custom Larry Ferree cabinetry that includes an integrated pantry with pull-out drawers. The large living room and the laundry are also on the main level. Upstairs are 2 oversized bedrooms, each with cathedral ceilings and fan/lights. The 2nd full bath with stand-up shower and a large walk-in storage closet complete the upstairs. The oversized 2 car garage features attic pull-down stairs. As a bonus, there is a 2nd garage/workshop (30x20) with wood stove heat and a garden shed (12x14); both are connected to a separate 200 amp electric service. Relax out of the elements on the covered front porch with bead board ceiling. This home has so much to offer! Schedule an appt. today! Utility averages= Elec: 125, Gas: 40, Water: 25. Lifetime warranty against termites.
  • Listed by: Ron Plecher • RE/MAX Realty Professionals
Listing closed: 08/25/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 201726832

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 5138 South Fairfax Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,246 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision: Southeast Monroe County
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Features: None
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.73 AC / 31,799 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Monroe County
  • City: Bloomington
  • Zip + 4: 9622
  • Zip Code: 47401
  • State: IN
  • Township: Perry
  • Cross Street: Walnut St Pike
  • Grid: Southeast Monroe County-C000
  • Road Access: County
  • Inside City Limits: No
  • Zoning Description: Estate Residential
  • Fips Code: 18105
  • Directions To Property: Take Walnut St S to Fairfax. Home is on the right before you get to Walnut St Pike.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $1,246
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Assoc Restrictions: No
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2016
  • Parcel Number Id: 53-08-28-200-029.000-008
School Information
  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: Clear Creek
  • Middle School: Jackson Creek
  • High School: Bloomington South
Parking
  • Garage Length: 24.0
  • Garage Width: 24.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
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Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 263 x 120 x 263
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 2018.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 654.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 31799.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2018.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 2018.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 576.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Main Level Sqft: 1364.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 30.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Sqft: 600
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 20.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Length: 14.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Sqft: 168
  • Outbuilding 2 Width: 12.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Investment Property: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Age: 31
  • Improvmnts In Last 5 Yrs: Yes
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast, Smithville Communications
  • Electric Company: Duke Energy Indiana
  • Gas Company: CenterPoint Energy
  • Water Company: Bloomington City Utility
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Cable Ready, Ceiling-Cathedral, Countertops-Laminate, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Natural Woodwork, Porch Covered, Twin Sink Vanity, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Main Floor Laundry
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Fence: None
  • Outbuilding 1: 2nd Detached Garage
  • Outbuilding 2: Garden Shed
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface: Paved
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 7
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 6.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 6.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 24.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 15.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Storage Closet
  • Other Room 1 Length: 12.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Upper
  • Other Room 1 Width: 6.0

Property History for 5138 South Fairfax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2017

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201726832

$220,000
Aug 8, 2017

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201726832

Jun 14, 2017

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201714750

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2017

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201726832

$220,000
08/08/2017

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201726832

06/14/2017

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201714750

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

Public Records for 5138 South Fairfax Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,700Additions$225,400Total$272,100
Tax Record2025$1,881 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981ZoningERCountyMONROEAPN53-08-28-200-037.000-008

Schools near 5138 South Fairfax Road

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 - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Clear Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bloomington High School South
Public9 to 12

Bloomington Graduation School
Public7 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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