Backup offers
$7,826 Closing Credit¹
#202503155, Jeff Franklin, Listing Office: FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
$699,900 List price
1217 E University St Bloomington, IN 47401
$8,311
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
0.3 acres
$237 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1217 E University St
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! You're not going to find a better location than this! Walking distance to IU's stunning campus, less than a mile to the shopping and restaurants that the East side of town has to offer, and just 1 mile to Kirkwood Ave and downtown! This property truly is in the heart of all that Bloomington has to offer! In addition to the unbeatable location, this beautifully updated quad-level mid-century home offers a massive living and dining space with a beautiful brick fireplace and built-in shelves as the focal point of the room, perfect for cozy days and nights or entertaining friends and family. The dining room leads you into the cook's updated galley-style kitchen with high-end appliances, quartz countertops, and a built-in dining booth. Off of the kitchen is a gorgeous screened-in outdoor living area, perfect for enjoying at least 3 of the 4 seasons! Need more outdoor space? The home also features a rare but large, fenced-in backyard and patio area. In the upper level you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 completely updated full bathrooms. In the lower level, you'll find a rec room, currently being used as a workout area/home gym, but has the potential for countless other uses! Off of the rec area is another full bathroom, massive laundry room, TWO walk-in storage areas, and another large room, perfect for a home office or a multitude of other possibilities! This home offers the ultimate tri-fecta of location, space (indoor and outdoor), and style!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1943
MLS #202507179
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Starter
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Summary
- MLS Number: 202507179
- Office Name: Utnage Realty
- Office Email: utnagerealty@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Natalie Utnage
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2022 | Home Sold | $605,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $617,600 | $6,534 |
| 2021 | $476,000 | $4,777 |
| 2020 | $452,500 | $4,615 |
| 2019 | $435,800 | $4,409 |
| 2017 | $405,500 | $4,314 |
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.
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. The majority of 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 Courses
Yoga/pilates
Symphony or Opera
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
H&M
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Dominos Pizza
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 1217 E University St
This home is located at 1217 E University St in Bloomington, IN and zip code 47401. This home, which was built in 1943, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,900.
In February 2025, from all listings sold in Bloomington, IN there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 67 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. In February 2025 in Bloomington, IN there were 16.3% more homes for sale than in January. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 104 days, the median list price was $302,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.