Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,547 sqft$245/sqft
5485 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.01 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$245/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning home in Kingston Estates, minutes from IU and eastside shopping, yet surrounded by woods with public land and hiking trails nearby. This contemporary home by Larry Baker was well-built and has been meticulously maintained. As you enter from the front, you will find a living room with soaring ceilings and a wall of windows with patio door leading to the deck, which connects with the screened porch off the dining room and faces the woods. To one side is a custom built cherry bookcase by Larry...Stunning home in Kingston Estates, minutes from IU and eastside shopping, yet surrounded by woods with public land and hiking trails nearby. This contemporary home by Larry Baker was well-built and has been meticulously maintained. As you enter from the front, you will find a living room with soaring ceilings and a wall of windows with patio door leading to the deck, which connects with the screened porch off the dining room and faces the woods. To one side is a custom built cherry bookcase by Larry Ferree with a rolling ladder for accessibility and a stone fireplace with wood compartment on the other side, both extending to the vaulted ceilings. The kitchen includes custom Ferree cabinets with built-in appliances, Dacor range with downdraft, Jenn-Aire grill, wall oven with convection oven and solid surface counters. Off the kitchen is a large dining room with hardwood floors. There is a wall of windows with a patio door opening onto the large screened porch. The main level as you enter from the drive or garage has a laundry/mud room and large bedroom or office. The lower level has a large media room with a wall of closets and a partially finished room opening to the back yard. The upper/bedroom level features a primary suite with spacious walk in closet, en-suite bath and a private deck. There are two walk in storage closets on this level, as well as two additional bedrooms with double closets and a shared bath. The home has an attached two car garage, plus a detached garage that could be converted to studio or guest space. Seller had updated baths with new tile flooring, toilets and hardware. Garage door in attached garage has been replaced as well as a new door and opener for the detached two car garage. The wood stove in the den/utility room is new, as is the fireplace insert. Hollow core doors were replaced along with new hardware, RO system added to kitchen and water softener, Sony surround system in main room, new heat pump 2021, new water heater 2020, new electrical panel in garage, new dryer and new wire deck railing. Seller has planted 10 different types of daffodils as well as numerous plants and shrubs. This is a truly one of a kind home in a spectacular location. All properties have 5 + acres, giving the neighborhood a park-like feel. State forest is only a few steps away.
  • Listed by: Becky Wann • Becky Wann Real Estate Services
Listing closed: 07/18/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 202224552

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Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

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Property Information for 5485 East James Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,623 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Subdivision: Kingston Estates
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Features: None
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 5.01 AC / 218,236 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Monroe County
  • City: Bloomington
  • Zip Code: 47408
  • State: IN
  • Township: Benton
  • Cross Street: Kings Road
  • Grid: Northeast Monroe County-B000
  • Fips Code: 18105
  • Directions To Property: East 3rd/St Rd 46, turn Left on Kings Road, then Right on James Road, home is on the Left.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $3,623
  • Other Fees $: $300.00
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2022
  • Other Fee Description: Voluntary Snow Removal & General Upkeep
  • Parcel Number Id: 53-06-32-300-022.000-003
School Information
  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: University
  • Middle School: Tri-North
  • High School: Bloomington North
Parking
  • Garage Length: 20.0
  • Garage Width: 22.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 5.01
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 277.0
  • Total Square Feet: 2824.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 218236.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 2200.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 347.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 624.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 2547.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 440.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: 3-5.9999, Wooded
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 24.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 24.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 40
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcase, Cable Ready, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Vaulted, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Laundry-Chute, Open Floor Plan, Pantry-Walk In, Porch Covered, Porch Screened, Utility Sink, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Great Room
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Outbuilding 1: 2nd Detached Garage
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Partial Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Wood Burning, Two, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Electric, Wood, Heat Pump, Multiple Heating Systems
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 10
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 2
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Living/Great Room Length: 20.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 10.0
  • Den Length: 20.0
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Den Width: 13.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Screen Porch
  • Other Room 1 Length: 16.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Main
  • Other Room 1 Width: 11.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 24.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Basement
  • Rec Rm Width: 15.0

Property History for 5485 East James Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2022

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202224552

$624,900
Jul 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510528852

$624,900
Jun 22, 2022

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202224552

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2022

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202224552

$624,900
07/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510528852

$624,900
06/22/2022

In Contract

Indiana Regional MLS #202224552

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

Public Records for 5485 East James Road

Taxable ValueLand$95,600Additions$477,000Total$572,600
Tax Record2025$4,497 ($375 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,692 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,192 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt116 SqFtStories2Lot Size218,236 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated2000ZoningAGRRCountyMONROEAPN53-06-32-300-022.000-003

Schools near 5485 East James 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
University Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Tri-North Middle School
Public7 to 8

Bloomington High School North
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5485 East James Road, Bloomington, IN 47408
$624,900
4
2,547
218,236
$850,000
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3,480
221,285
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