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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,668 sqft$86/sqft
5890 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.9 acresLot Size
1899Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

No Money Down Financing available! Restoration complete! This carefully thought out renovation is ready to move in! Southside of Bloomington on almost 1 acre. A rare find in this price range. This old farmhouse has been brought back to life with new foundation, new septic, metal roof, updated windows, sump pump, raised ceilings, exposed shiplap and so much more! There are still a few projects left for the new owner (refinish a couple floors, landscaping, closet enclosures or built ins) but that just...No Money Down Financing available! Restoration complete! This carefully thought out renovation is ready to move in! Southside of Bloomington on almost 1 acre. A rare find in this price range. This old farmhouse has been brought back to life with new foundation, new septic, metal roof, updated windows, sump pump, raised ceilings, exposed shiplap and so much more! There are still a few projects left for the new owner (refinish a couple floors, landscaping, closet enclosures or built ins) but that just gives you a chance to put your own stamp on it. The big stuff (and expensive stuff) has been done for you. We don't know the age of the home (county records default to 1899 when the exact age isn't known) but a postcard from 1912 was found in the walls during renovation. It appears the original home was just a couple of rooms. That's been expanded several times over the years and now the home could have up to 4 bedrooms. But the spaces are flexible and could be used in any number of ways. A finished attic would be awesome storage or media room. A small cellar with outside access houses the furnace and water heater. The acreage is L shaped and there's plenty of room for gardens, animals or a pole barn. The bare spots on the landscaping are where the new septic was installed. Letter from owners detailing the updates and professional contractors used in the renovation is available from your Realtor. This home could qualify for no money down financing! It's an old house. It's quirky. It's unique. Are you a match for its personality?
  • Listed by: Deborah Tomaro • RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
Listing closed: 08/28/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Indiana Regional MLS, MLS#: 201826835

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

91.8%

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Location

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Property Information for 5890 South Fairfax Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,384 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Site-Built Home
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Subdivision: Fall Creek Estates
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage/Number Of Cars: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Monroe County
  • City: Bloomington
  • Zip Code: 47401
  • State: IN
  • Township: Perry
  • Cross Street: Dillman Road
  • Fips Code: 18105
  • Directions To Property: Corner of South Fairfax and Dillman Road. Driveway and garage are off Dillman Road.
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $1,384
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Assoc Restrictions: No
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2017/2018
  • Parcel Number Id: 53-08-28-400-001.001-008
School Information
  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: Lakeview
  • Middle School: Jackson Creek
  • High School: Bloomington South
Parking
  • Garage Length: 24.0
  • Garage Width: 22.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 0x0
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 448.0
  • Total Square Feet: 2116.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 448.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 39204.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1668.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 448.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 1668.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 528.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Corner, Rolling
  • Main Level Sqft: 1220.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Age: 119
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: Public
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Attic-Walk-up, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Main Floor Laundry, Washer Hook-Up
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Outbuilding 1: None
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl, Cellar, Outside Entrance
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating/Fuel: Forced Air
  • 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: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 6
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Length: 15.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 15.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 30.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Upper
  • Rec Rm Width: 15.0

Property History for 5890 South Fairfax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1297542536

$143,000

+603.3% / yr

Aug 28, 2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201826835

$143,000
Jul 26, 2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201826835

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1297542536

$143,000

+603.3% / yr

08/28/2018

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201826835

$143,000
07/26/2018

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201826835

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

Public Records for 5890 South Fairfax Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,600Additions$176,300Total$224,900
Tax Record2025$1,500 ($125 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,832 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,832 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt448 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899Year Renovated1975ZoningAGRRCountyMONROEAPN53-08-28-400-001.001-008

Schools near 5890 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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