$9,380

closing credit¹

1216 E 2nd St Bloomington, IN 47401

$789,900
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
0.3 acres
$179 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1216 E 2nd St

A Mid-Century Haven with Space to Entertain and Create Relish in game-day get-togethers, holiday festivities, and everyday indulgences in this Elm Heights oasis. With abundant, light-filled living spaces made for gatherings, this sprawling 4,416 sqft home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an airy open floor plan. Curl up by the fireplace in the den surrounded by built-in bookcases and host parties in the dining room where you can close the kitchen’s pass-through to separate the bustle of the catering crew from the event space. If you choose, you can leverage the flexibility of this room by removing the wall to the kitchen to transform it into an extension of the panoramic living room—all the way to the scenic backyard. Embrace the possibilities of the expansive walkout basement with a separate entrance that can serve as a rental or guest suite. It features its own bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, large open area, and a spacious utility or storage room. Head upstairs to find an enormous 47'x18' area that can be finished into whatever you desire—a breezy rec room, bedroom suite, or personal retreat. With its new HVAC system and water heater installed within the last two years, this wonderfully maintained home offers many opportunities to invest in creating the spaces you’ve always dreamed of. Conveniently located just blocks from IU and close to downtown and East Side shopping, this home pairs the quaint and lively town experience with the tranquility of a suburban retreat. This main floor of this home includes 3 bedrooms+, 2.5 baths, study/den with a fireplace and built in bookcases. Additionally, it has an enormous upstairs measuring 47'x18'. This space could be finished out into a rec room or a large bedroom suite with storage. The full walkout basement includes a second kitchen, a full bathroom, a bedroom, a large open area, a large utility/storage room and its own separate entrance if you want to have it as a lock-off style of living space for guests or renting. New HVAC system and water heater within the last 2 years. Sale includes refrigerator, range, microwave oven vent hood and dishwasher. Don't miss this great opportunity to live only blocks from IU!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingAsphalt
MLS #202434189
FireplaceDen, Living/Great Rm, Wood Burning

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 202434189
  • Office Name: Century 21 Scheetz - Bloomington
  • Office Phone: (812) 322-1871
  • Listing Agent: Chris Clark

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 25, 2014
Home Sold
$484,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$679,600$14,381
2021$519,500$10,175
2020$492,300$10,568
2019$502,600$10,551
2017$488,100$10,308

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Binford Elementary School

Public District 3-6

0.7 mi

2300 E 2nd St

5

Templeton Elementary School

Public District PK-6

0.8 mi

1400 S Brenda Ln

5

Fairview Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.3 mi

627 W 8th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,846. The majority of Bloomington, IN residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

75%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

2%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
76%
18-34 yrs old
15%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • H&MH&M
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1216 E 2nd St

This home is located at 1216 E 2nd St in Bloomington, IN and zip code 47401. This home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 5, 2024 and is currently priced at $789,900.

In January 2025 more than 3 listings in Bloomington, IN were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 12 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 54 were sold below. The number of listings in Bloomington, IN increased by 2.5% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $309,000 and the average listing age was 62 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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