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HOMEfinder.org Magazine Monroe County Business/Economic Development Bloomington Economic Development Corporation 1720 N. Kinser Pike, Suite 001 Bloomington, Indiana 47404 www.comparebloomington.us/ Phone: 812-335-7346 South Central Indiana Bloomington Small Business Development Ctr Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship Ivy Tech Community College 2088 S. Liberty Drive, Suite 114 www.isbdc.org Phone: 812-345-9395 Email: southcentral@isbdc.org Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce 400 W. 7th Street, Suite 102 http://www.chamberbloomington.org/ Phone: 812- 336-6381 Education Indiana University http://www.iub.edu/ 107 S. Indiana Ave. Phone: 812-855-4848 Ivy Tech Community College 200 Daniels Way http://www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/ Phone 812- 332-1559 Monroe County Community School Corporation 315 E. North Drive http://www.mccsc.net/ Phone: 812- 330-7700 Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation 600 S. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville http://www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/ Phone: 812 876-7100
Community Resources & Attractions Media Herald Times Newspaper 1900 S. Walnut Street http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/ 812-332-4401
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Indiana Daily Student http://www.idsnews.com/ Phone: 812-855-0763
Home Ownership, Maintenance, Improvement http://www.houselogic.com/
WBWB FM www.wbwb.com/ Phone: 812-336-8000 WFHB Community Radio www.wfhb.org/ Phone: 812-323-1200 WFIU Public Radio www.indianapublicmedia.org/radio/ Phone: 812- 855-1357 WGCL AM http://www.wgclradio.com/ Phone: 812-332-3366 WTIU Public Television http://indianapublicmedia.org/tv/ Phone: 855-5900
AMC Showplace Bloomington 11 1351 S. College Mall Road http://www.amctheatres.com/Bloomington11 Movie Times: 1-888-AMC 4FUN AMC Showplace Bloomington 12 http://www.amctheatres.com/Bloomington12 Movie Times: 1-888-AMC 4FUN 2929 W. Third Street
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Monroe Hospital 4011 S. Monroe Medical Park Blvd http://www.monroehospital.com/ Phone: 812-825-1111
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Owen County Owen County Indiana 119 S. Main Street, Spencer http://www.owencountyindiana.org/ Phone: 812-829-3245 Owen County, Indiana http://www.owencounty.org/ Spencer-Owen Community Schools 205 E. Hillside Avenue, Spencer http://sites.socs.k12.in.us/socs/ Phone: 812-829-2233 Owen County Historical & Genealogical Society P.O. Box 569, Spencer www.owen.in.us/owenhist/owen.htm Phone: 812-829-4466 Other Links of Interest National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org/
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Serving Buyers and Sellers in Bloomington, Ellettsville and the Surrounding Areas since 1970
Dan Rarey Real Estate
EXPERIENCE ß KNOWLEDGE ß RESULTS
5169 W. McNeely Street
8350 E. Baby Creek Road New Price!
201750154 $499,900
Beautiful custom home on 14+ acre estate setting. 4 bed‐ rooms, 3 1/2 baths, full finished basement. 2‐story entry, front study/den, huge great room encom‐ passes fully equipped custom kitchen (solid surface tops, breakfast bar/island), dining area, living room. Large bed‐ rooms including master suite with custom bath that includes walk in shower and claw foot tub, walk in closet. Lower level has huge (45x15) family room, exercise room, full bath, storage. There is also a main level mud room com‐ ing in from the 30'x22' garage, large laundry, 1/2 bath. 14 + acres are partially openproperty with some woods, gar‐ den shed, large barn converted to workshop. Two high effi‐ ciency Geothermal heating & cooling systems. This home has been well cared for and is in move in condition. Conveniently situated between Ellettsville and Bloomington in a private 3 lot setting.
3162 Petunia Lane New Listing
• 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths • Brand new luxury 2 story • 3 car garage • Estimated completion June, 2018
201805626 $325,000
201751106 $399,900 Open ranch over walkout basement on 25 acres. Nature Lovers
Paradise adjacent to State Forest. This renovated and updated Eastside home is very upscale and ready to move into. Very open floor plan features great room with living, dining and fully equipped kitchen combined. Three bedrooms and three full baths including large master suite that features enormous walk‐ in closet and luxury bath. Lower level walkout has huge family room with wet bar, fireplace, built in bookcases and cabinets. Hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout. Loads of decking and patio space overlooks gorgeous countryside. Huge heated pole barn can serve a multitude of uses, hobbies, etc. Open attached lean to has 3 stalls plus hay storage and run in. Fenced & cross fenced with high quality fencing, this is a super property for horse lovers, hobby farmers, nature lovers, hunters etc. Hiking trails right outside your door. Situated at the corner of Brummetts Creek Road and Baby Creek Road for easy access just minutes from Bloomington's East Side.
6565 W. Woodland Road
• 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths • Over 2,500 square feet • Greatly updated and renovated • Large screen porch
201801224 $199,900
7435 W. Mustang Drive New Listing
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Fully equipped kitchen • Many recent upgrades & improvements • Fenced rear yard
201806701 $149,900
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Historical Beauty! $499,900 MLS#201802134
New listing! 70 Acres $399,000 MLS#201805245
2 2 3 8 S . O L D E M I L L C O U RT
600 E. MAXWELL LANE
Great Location $299,000 MLS#201806363
Close to Campus! $289,000 MLS#201801728
2218 E. CAPE COD DRIVE
3390 HILLSIDE COURT
Eastside Condo - Great Location $289,000 MLS#201800422
New Price! Beautiful Private Lot $215,000 MLS#201802687
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$234,900 201807096 “Maple Springs Farm” 8485 W Evans Rd., Bloomington • 39 acres • Woodland, pasture, gardens
• Seclusion • Comfortable farm house. Barns
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$49,900 201807078 “Shore’s Edge Retreat” 45 Shore DR., Eminence • 2 flat lots • Lots of waterfront • Screened Porch
• Great weekend retreat
$84,900 201805754 “Morningside Manor” 3305 Willowbrook Dr, Martinsville • Fireplace • Hardwood Floors • Screened Porch
• Deck
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$104,900 201801873 “Hidden Run” 2809 N St. Rd 45 , Solsberry • 2250 SF main level • Full basement with stubbed in bath
• 2.25 acres • Loads of potential
$94,900
201750189
“Sunny Acre” 3184 Maul Ridge Rd, Bedford • Country setting • 2 car garage • 1.35 acres
• Ready for Renovation
$84,900
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“Lion’s Gate” 221 E Harrison St , Paragon • Corner lot • 6 br 3 baths • Detached garage
• 3538 SF
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$65,900
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“Hawthorne Hill” 102 16th Street, Bedford • Corner lot • Full basement • 3 car detached
garage • Fireplace
$89,900 201731709 The “Harvest Moon Ranch” 1555 E. Moffett, Bloomington • Excellent Location • New Windows
• Full Basement • Partial Brick
$29,900
201802017
“Goosepond Ranch” 647 SW 2nd St, Linton • Open floor plan • Large rooms
• Close to Goosepond • Renovation ready
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$129,900 201804547 Presenting “University Crossing” 3705 E Barrington Dr 101, Blgtn. • Beautifully updated with stainless steel appliances • Main level
• Garage directly across from utility room • Close to Everything!
$19,900 201751852 “Corner Cottage” 202 S Park Ave., Jasonville • Open floor plan • 2 BR 1 Bath • Deck
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$29,900 201754207 “Hillside Home” 1810 J St., Bedford • Renovation ready • Full basement • 2 car garage
• Large side yard
812.331.7353 1715 S. Walnut Street
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Lori Todd Broker/Owner Lori@CallChoiceRealty.com
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Kim Hill
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Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home? Choice Realty has experienced Realtors ready to work for you! Driven. Trusted. Caring.It’s never too early to plan and prepare.Please call on a Realtor of Choice today!
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Bruce Storm
322 E. 4th St. Bloomington, IN. 47408 Phone: 812-336-9099 Fax 812-336-4968
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321 S Sale Street - Ellettsville PRICE: $127,900 MLS 201749018 4 bdrm. 2 bath home in USDA approved area with full walkout basement ready for new buyers imagination. Seller is offering a $2,000 concession for buyers closing costs and up to $3,000 credit for Buyer to use towards floor coverings and any other desired improvements. Call Marci 812-327-4490 for showings
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210 S. Paul Street, Ellettsville PRICE: 139,900 MLS 201806923
City lot zoned commercial industrial with two garages that have many uses. One garage has 962 sq. ft. with a 1/2 bath and is currently leased on a month to month for $400 per month to a long term Tenant that would like to stay but can move within a 30 day notice. The other garage has 1120 sq. ft. that is available on a month to month lease for $650 per month. This lot would be great for someone who wanted to run a small business out of the larger garage that also has an office space and a 1/2 bath and lease the smaller garage for extra income at an increased rent. Seller has never raised the rent on this Tenant so the garage is rented for less than it should be. Call Marci 812-327-4490
This adorable home is in a USDA approved "no money down" area and has 3 BR, 2 BA an attached garage, new front deck and rear deck with new atrium door from the master BR. This well cared for home backs up to the old Ellettsville school "now known as Eagles Landing" and has easy access on to HWY 46 for an easy commute to HWY 37/I69. Easy access to West Side. Seller has recently put in a new furnace, new hardwood laminate flooring in the living rm. The roof is between 6 and 7 years old w/commercial grade shingles. This is a must see if you are looking for a nice "affordable home" that is convenient to everything. Call Marci 812-327-4490 G RA RE ND SI FA D T EN H TI ER AL ED
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1305 1/2 W 11th Street PRICE: $179,900 MLS201731461
104 E 19th Street PRICE: $374,900 MLS201631134 Great Location zoned Arterial Commercial for a Restaurant, retail or office space with the possibility of tearing the building down for a high rise apartment building with parking below. Blue Prints for restaurant and survey on file. Seller is willing to do a lease to own option Call Marci 812-327-4490 for details and showings. Call Bruce at 812327-2222 for details
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PRICE: $349,900 MLS201707217 Mixed use property btwn 4th & 5th St. w/3BR apartment that is leased until July 29, 2019 for $1200/month and a 900 sq. ft. commercial space on the main level. Perfect place for a small business in downtown Blgtn. Parking in the rear. Won’t last long! Call Marci 812-327-4490
A unique combination of three land parcels that because of the plottage and location gives any developer a golden opportunity to expand on a pre-approved City/County commercial project with various scenarios for retail shopping, restaurants, professional offices, apartments and out lots. Extremely well engineered plans completed for drainage, parking, and ingress / egress from West Third Street and Cory Lane. Call Marci 812-327-4490
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1901 W 3rd Street PRICE: $1,195,000 MLS 201651146
2420 W 3rd Street PRICE: $450,000 MLS 201800230 Fast Growing West Side location with easy access to IN 37/I 69 has endless possibilities for potential business "See Attached Permitted uses". There is currently a refurbishable 4704 sq. ft. glass front brick building that used to be used for a retail business and is grandfathered to stay where it is. This building was constructed with Steel beams and meant to last a lifetime. This building would be a great candidate for a second story to host a living area or extra office/storage space for the retail space below. This property also has a 3888 sq. ft. Warehouse that would be a great place to do Auto body repair or store heavy equipment. Several established businesses surround this property such as Ziebart, Auto Zone and J.D. ByRider with a Movie Theater and several restaurants & shopping near by. There are currently 3 more garages on the property the owner is willing to remove if requested. This property can be available on contract or Lease with "Short term" option to purchase. Call Marci 812-327-4490 M O SETIV LL AT ER E D
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2190 N Hartstraight Road PRICE: $99,900 MLS 201711778 If you are looking for a fixer upper to make your own or use for an investment, take a look at this one. Home is in need of much TLC but is in a great location and priced at current appraised value to sell quickly "Recent Appraisal on file". This spacious 1810 sq. ft. 3 BR, 3 BA bilevel home with 2 car attached garage sits on a full acre and has easy access to both Ellettsville and Bloomington's west side shopping. Call Marci 812-327-4490
1300 sq. ft. 3bdrm, ranch style home with detached 2 car garage on a nice .61 of an acre lot on Bloomington's west side only 10 minutes to HWY 37/I69. This home would be a great candidate for USDA, VA or FHA financing and Seller is offering a $2,000 concession to help buyer with financing. Roof and furnace have both been replaced in the past 4 years. hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms and living room. Call Marci 812-327-4490
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750 S. Walnut Street PRICE: $119,900 MLS201804771 Commercial zoned property grandfathered to be a residence. Owner has lived in this home for 28 years and is ready to retire in a condo soon. This would make a great investment for someone who wanted to live downtown at an affordable price. Also a great place for a hair/nail salon or office space for your small business. Call Marci 812-327-4490
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7785 Fairfax Road PRICE: $139,900 MLS201805384 Nice 3 bedroom home on a .85 of an acre corner lot at the corner of Fairfax and Will Sowders Rd near Lake Monroe but a short drive to downtown. Fenced in back yard and yard barn with electric and a fence for chickens around it. This home will qualify for USDA 100% financing or FHA & VA options. Call Marci at 812-327-4490
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$78,900
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MLS# 201728061
• 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 600 Sq. Ft. • Completely Renovated Ground Level Condo • Custom Tiled Shower/Bath • Custom Kitchen Cabinets w/Stainless Appliances
9511 S. Pointe Lasalles Drive, #88.5 D! CE U D RE
MLS# 201714895
$61,900
• 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, 890 Sq. Ft. • Open Kitchen/Living Area • Large Master Suite • Includes 8x6 Storage Unit
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• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 900 Sq. Ft. • Amazing View of Lake Monroe • Bamboo Flooring, Travertine Tile • Lower Level, Furniture Included
• 6 Acres Wooded Building Lot • Beautiful Site for Your Custom Lake Home • Seasonal Lake View
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• 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1,860 Sq. Ft. • Incredible Year Round View of Lake Monroe • Open Floor Plan, Gourmet Kitchen • Covered Boat Slip $85,000 Extra!
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8779 W State Road 45
MLS#201748527
$110,000. Updated & well kept home sitting on a nice wood lot just between Crane and Bloomington 2BR 1BA w/attached 1C garage. On almost 1acre
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8994 S Ella Street
4431 E Cambridge Ct
MLS#201731968
$258,000. 4BR 2.5Ba Move-In Ready wood buring fireplace, lots of updates Don’t miss this one.
$334,000. Lake Monroe w/Boat Dock waterfront Huge great room w/wood burning Atove completely remodeled SS appl all glass front great view
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395 E Franklin Street, Lyons, IN 47443 MLS#201800010 $127,900. Move In Ready and priced to sell 3BR 2BA BLT2007 WITh almost 2000 SQFT WIC fP 2+CGar Deck FNCD back yd Shed country feel n town
11272 E Main Owensburg
MLS#201750478
8400 S Fairfax Road
MLS#201654731
$1,649,000. Luxury Horse Property ! Custom built 4BR 6BA Home. Barn includes 5 stalls and riding arena. Private guest quarters!
8996 Ella Street, Nashville
MLS#201738164
MLS#201722876
$349,500. 2BR 1BA Home. Currently used as residence of business owner in the front on 17th St (Wig Wam), would make a great rental property.
$208,000. Near Crane Country Home 10+AC 4BR 2BA Woods Natural Spring Outbuildings Huge Garage.
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5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know Before Harsh Weather Hits Freaky weather happens. Here’s how to protect your home when Mother Nature brings it on. Brown lawns. Flooded basements. Piles of snow dumped on your doorstep. Topsy-turvy weather can test your patience, take a bite out of your savings, and even put your home at risk. What’s causing the weird weather? One culprit is spiking temps. The last five years were the hottest ever. If a freak storm drops in your area, will your home be up to the challenge? Consider this: The median age for U.S. homes is 37 years — getting up there when it comes to handling today’s unpredictable weather. Ninety-nine percent of American houses leak and consume too much energy, says Energy Star, and that contributes to carbon pollution. Both factors can make a home more expensive to heat and cool, and vulnerable to cold snaps, heat waves, and severe storms. That, in turn, can negatively affect a home’s worth. But a few value-adding improvements provide some peace of mind. Here’s what can you do to protect your investment.
The Average American Home Was Not Built for Today’s Extreme Weather 1. TACKLE SWELTERING WEATHER Why: Unseasonably warm weather may reduce your heating bill in winter, but during the summer it can spell higher cooling costs. How: Install a cool roof. It can make your home more comfortable when the temperatures spike. A traditional dark-colored roof can heat up to almost 190 degrees, creating sweltering indoor conditions. A lighter-colored cool roof stays 50 to 100 degrees cooler since it reflects sunlight instead of absorbing heat. As an added bonus, keeping your roof cooler can extend its life. There are a ton of roofing materials. Among the options: • Cool roof coating. It’s like a very thick white paint that can be applied to different roof types. Coatings can offer additional perks such as water and chemical protection. • Cool-colored roofing tiles. They look like traditional tiles but have a higher solar reflectance. Tiles like these also come in a wide range of shades. Keep in mind darker colors like black will be less reflective than a lighter shade like terra cotta. Tip: Although a cool roof can keep your home cooler during the summer, it can reduce beneficial heat gains during the winter. If you have a flat or shallow-pit roof, consider a green roof, which is either partially or completely covered in plants. Green roofs have gained traction over the past five years because of their eco-friendly benefits. • Natural insulators, they cut heating and cooling costs while slashing a home’s carbon emissions. • They reduce storm water runoff because plants absorb the water that would otherwise flow into the gutter. • They provide a habitat for local wildlife in urban areas. FYI: Proper maintenance and the right equipment can keep your home more comfortable during the summer and winter months. • Change your HVAC filters regularly and seal the ducts to save up to 20% in energy costs. • Properly program your thermostat. Or at least don’t neglect to program it (most people never take that extra step). • Calculate your carbon footprint with this calculator from the EPA. It’ll help you identify where you can make the biggest energy reductions in your home. To get accurate results, you’ll need to reference energy costs from your utility bills.
99% of American Houses Leak and Consume too Much Energy, According to Engery Star 2. PREPARE
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Why: Crazy weather can overload the power grid. Blackouts in the U.S. have doubled since 2003 because of freaky storms and heat waves. How: Install a standby generator. You’ll have electricity to run essential appliances and your central air system. It can even reduce your chances of flood damage by keeping your sump pump running. It’s permanently installed outside your home and fueled by liquid propane or natural gas. Since it’s wired directly into your home’s electrical system, it can automatically restore power in seconds. Price depends on the size of your home and the amount of wattage needed. A 14,000-watt model can cost around $3,300 while a 50,000-watt model can cost around $16,000. Tip: If the ticket price is too high, you can opt for a portable generator. They’re fueled by gasoline or propane, and are powerful enough to keep a few appliances and some lights running. Most big-box stores sell portable generators with prices starting at $299. Try the generatorbuying guide from “Consumer Reports” for product reviews. 3. FORTIFY YOUR HOME AGAINST WICKED WINDS Why: Powerful windstorms and hurricanes can cause weak places in your home to fail. Hurricanes are responsible for eight out of the 10 most expensive natural disasters to have hit the U.S. High winds (and water) can wreck your stuff and, at worst, rip the roof off your house. How: Make your home more impact resistant. Much of the damage from Hurricane Andrew’s 167-mph winds could have been prevented with proper wind protection, says FEMA. Even if you don’t live in a hurricane-prone area, making your home impact resistant can protect against tornadoes and other high-wind storms. Here are ways you can windproof: 1. Add truss bracing to homes with gabled roofs, which are more prone to hurricane wind damage. The bracing uses wood beams to attach the rafters at the ends of gable roofs to boost stability. 2. Install impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors. These can inhibit high winds that cause structural damage from entering your home. Impact-resistant features like these come with additional perks. They can: • Protect your home from intruders
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• Reduce outside noise • Stop warm or cool air from escaping • Entitle homeowners to a discount on home insurance 3. Install shutters and retrofit your garage door if impact-resistant windows and doors aren’t in your budget. (A single window can cost as much as $600; a garage door can cost as much as $1,400.) Door and window shutters can cost as little as $5 per square foot; retrofitting your garage door to boost its hurricane resistance can cost between $150 and $500. Keep in mind, shutters and retrofitting may not be the best long term investment: • They’re not convenient. You have to put up the shutters and brace your garage door whenever a storm is coming, and that can be potentially dangerous. Most homeowners don’t have the tools, time, or experience to properly install them. • Although they both offer protection, they may not resist high wind pressures as effectively during Category 4 or 5 hurricanes. This is especially true for older, less wind-resistant homes, and if your garage door is made of wood. • New windows and garage doors, in general, have more value when it’s time to sell. Tip: Houses built to current codes have a better chance of withstanding a hurricane or violent windstorm. If you live along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts or in a region known for harsh, stormy weather, one of the best ways you future-proof your home is by making fortifying improvements in step with current building code requirements. FYI: Hurricane-proofing your yard can also protect your home. Proper tree maintenance can prevent diseased or weakened branches from falling and damaging property. In addition, remove anything in your yard that’s not secured in place — wind chimes, outdoor furniture, garbage cans, garden equipment, and toys — which can become projectiles. 4. FEND OFF WILDFIRES Why: Drought not only makes lawns look scruffy, it also creates ideal burning conditions for wildfires, especially in Western states. How: Incorporate fire-wise landscaping. It can put a damper on kindling by limiting the amount of flammable vegetation and materials around your home. The right materials can act as fuel breaks. Here are just a few ideas: • Replace mulch with pebbles or gravel. • Replace a wood deck with a concrete patio. • Add pavers and rocks. • Avoid fire-prone plants that have volatile oils that burn easily. One way to identify plants in the pyrophytic family: Crush their leaves to see if they produce a strong smell. Examples include: sagebrush, rosemary, and pine trees. Tip: High-moisture annuals and perennials native to your area also are a part of a fire-wise landscape. You can find lists of plants appropriate for your area at firewise.org. FYI: Wire mesh offers some protection by reducing the risk of nearby embers entering or hitting vulnerable parts of your home. You can use wire mesh to: • Cover soffit, attic, and under-eave vents • Cover openings in areas below patios, desks, and porches to prevent the collection of combustible materials like dried leaves and other flammable debris 5. RETROFIT
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Why: Flooding costs homeowners big time. Just six inches of floodwater in a 2,000-square-foot home can rack up nearly $40,000 in flood damage. How: Flood-proof your home. The best way to protect your property from flooding is with a flooding retrofit. FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program have strict guidelines on what would work (and they aren’t cheap). Here are a few: • Elevate your home so that the lowest floor is at or above flood level. • Dry flood-proof your home so it can withstand floodwaters for at least 72 hours. This involves making the portion of a home that’s below flood level watertight using materials like concrete. • Wet flood-proof your house, which involves making changes that will allow floodwater inside a home’s structure to minimize damage. There’s also the option to relocate your home to higher ground, but that’s pretty out of reach for most people. Tip: Before you start retrofitting, make sure the upgrades you pick are in sync with local government and National Flood Insurance Program requirements. Your local flood insurance agent can help. Find yours at FloodSmart.gov. FYI: Regular homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. And when you consider that almost 25% of all flood insurance claims come from moderate-to-low risk areas, you may discover you need it. You can find out what your flood risk is at FloodSmart.gov. Finally, remember that regular preventative maintenance is the cornerstone of home protection. So if you’re not cleaning your gutters or sealing your home against water and air leaks, add-ons won’t make much difference. DEIRDRE SULLIVAN is an NYC-based writer who’s obsessed with maximizing every inch of her urban dwelling. She’s a former fashionista who has worked for Lucky Magazine and InStyle. She recently traded her high heels and Fashion Week pass for a drill and bandsaw. Follow Deirdre on Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest. Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/Follow us: @HouseLogic on Twitter | HouseLogic on Facebook Brought to you by the National Association of REALTOR’S®
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Attic Pest Removal: How to Get Rid of Overhead Guests Attic pests are a homeowner’s nightmare. But you can’t let mice, rats, and bats — oh my! — set up house in your attic. Here’s how to remove the freeloaders. Attic pest removal can seem like Groundhog Day — the movie, not the holiday. No sooner do you shoo away pests that make your attic their home sweet home, than the little buggers sneak back inside. But attic pest removal doesn’t have to be a revolving door. If you understand how pests enter your attic and the options for removing them, you can rest pestfree. Here’s how. KNOW THY ENEMY Wild animals living in your attic can cause damage — chew through electrical wires, shred insulation — and spread diseases, such as hantavirus and salmonella. To rid your attic of these pests, you must know exactly which critter has become your housemate. To identify — then kill or trap — the animal, you must learn to identify the shape, size, and pattern of its scat. Nick Petti, of the Enviro-Tech pest management franchise, provides a little cheat sheet on pest poo. • Mouse: 1/8 inch long, pellet-shaped • Rat: ¼ inch long, sausage-shaped • Squirrel: ½ to 1 inch long, sausage-shaped • Raccoon: Up to ¾ of an inch wide, 2-3 inches long; sausage-shaped • Bat: ½ inch, pellet-shaped, found in piles Once you identify the scat, follow the Centers for Disease Control’s advice on how to clean it up. Here are a few tips: • Open windows to air out the infested area for at least 30 minutes before cleanup. Don’t hang around during this part. • Wear protective gloves and masks so you don’t touch or breathe the urine- and feces-contaminated dust. • To disinfect, spray the area with a bleach solution (1 part bleach; 10 parts water). • Use paper towels to clean up the area, and then dispose of trash in a sealed plastic bag. Here are some tips on getting rid of attic pests. MICE Because mice multiply rapidly, a small problem can become a huge problem within a few weeks. As soon as you know mice have entered your attic — they crawl up drainpipes or follow electrical wires within walls — set those mousetraps. Plan to lay several mousetraps ($1 each) because as soon as you hear scurrying overhead, you probably have more than one mouse living in the attic. Don’t bait the traps with cheese, which rodents don’t particularly like; they do like peanut butter, says Petti. Also, remove traps as soon as the deed is done. A bunch of dead mice will discourage other mice from taking the bait. Professional fee for mice removal: $500 for trapping, removal, and follow-up. RATS Never send a small mousetrap to do a bigger and stronger rattrap’s job. Take a look at this video to see the size and strength difference between the two. “A mousetrap will only irritate a rat,” Petti says. And make it unwilling to take the bait from a trap of any size. Unlike mice, which are curious critters, rats shy away from new items in their environment. So scatter traps around the attic for a week before you bait and engage them. If you find traps are disappearing — larger rats are known to take off with traps clamped around their bodies — screw the next traps into floor boards, or place them in rattrap covers (around $15), which will block escape. Professional fee: $600 to $700 for trapping, removal, and follow-up. SQUIRRELS Before you attempt to remove a squirrel or raccoon from your attic, contact your state extension service or wildlife agency to determine what laws and permits apply to trapping and relocating these pests. A professional trapper may have to do the deed. If you may trap and remove the squirrel yourself, use a one- or two-door metal cage that traps and allows you to set the pest free outdoors ($27-$47). Professional fee: Starts at $250. RACCOONS AND BATS Don’t attempt to get rid of raccoons or bats yourself. Raccoons can be aggressive when cornered or separated from their young; bats are difficult to roundup and escort out. Professional fee: $300 to $500 per raccoon; $600 to $2,000 for bat infestations. HUMANE ATTIC PEST REMOVAL The most humane way to cope with attic pests is to make sure they don’t come into your house in the first place, says John Griffin of the Humane Society of the United States. That means inspecting the outside of your home and repairing holes even as small as a dime, which are frequently found in roof flashing, behind gutters, in rotting fascia, foundation cracks, and tears in vent screens. Trim tree and shrub limbs 8 to 10 feet away from your house, which will make it harder for squirrels to jump onto the roof. Once the animals are in your attic, terms such as “humane removal” no longer apply, and the conversation turns to “least inhumane” ways of getting them out, Griffin says. Spring traps, for instance, are preferable because they cause a quick death, whereas glue traps torture struggling rodents that eventually die from stress and dehydration. LISA KAPLAN GORDON is an award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer who contributes to real estate and home improvement sites. In her spare time (yeah, right!), she gardens, manages three dogs, and plots to get her 21-year-old out of her basement. Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/Follow us: @HouseLogic on Twitter | HouseLogic on Facebook Brought to you by the National Association of REALTOR’S®
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• Well-maintained and attractive 2-story home with 3 spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. • The master bedroom is located on the main level. • Eat-in kitchen, with an island, abundant cabinet space stainless steel appliances and gas range. • Large partially finished basement perfect for a family rec room and additional storage. • MLS# 201733857
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1000 S. Jordan • Appreciate the convenience of a home with 3.5 bathrooms. • Enjoy the abundant light, and plain view of the back yard, from the hub of the home. • The updated kitchen features Andersen windows, solid surface counter tops, stainless appliances, an open-concept design, a reverse osmosis water purification system, and rich cherry cabinetry. • Storage is easy, with a built-in garage, and 320sf of unfinished space in the mechanical room downstairs • Take advantage of this professionally landscaped, nearly half-acre parcel. Own in this prime location near the Indiana University campus, perfect for IU faculty, post graduate students, and alumni. • Find this family friendly property fast. Get inside, fall in love, andmove-in at your convenience! • MLS 201747385
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• NEW CONSTRUCTION! One of our most popular plans! • Beautiful new 3BR / 2BA Contemporary Craftsman ranch style home with 2-car garage. • Other features include a vaulted ceiling in the foyer, kitchen, dining area and living area, with 9’ceilings in the bedrooms, baths and laundry. Well-planned gourmet kitchen with island • The Owners’ Retreat includes a walk-in closet, and bathroom featuring a beautiful vanity, and master shower with integrated seat. • MLS# 201750731
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You may save money when you DIY, but unless your projects are up to code, you’re flirting with expensive fixes and putting your home and family at risk. BY JOHN RIHA
A good DIYer knows a lot about tools and techniques, but the best DIYers know about building codes, too. Completing home improvement projects that are code-compliant — and can pass inspections from your local building authority — are the route to a safe and happy home, and well-done DIY projects.
pecially in houses built before 1970, including: • Popcorn ceiling texture • Vinyl tile • Drywall joint compound
Although few homeowners can claim an encyclopedic knowledge of their local building codes, here’s a heads up on seven of the most common code violations that DIYers are guilty of:
• Hot-water pipe and duct insulation • Vermiculite attic insulation • Cement shingle siding
1. WORKING WITHOUT A PERMIT Sure, permits cost money. And if you don’t apply for one, who’s to know? A lot of DIY homeowners have that point of view, and it’s wrong-headed. Yes, homeowners are allowed to do their own improvements without a contractor’s license, but you still need a permit for many remodeling projects. That’s important because: • You’ll know that your improvements are safe and reliable. • Your work will comply with the latest energy- and water-conservation measures. That saves you money in the long run, and makes your house more marketable when you decide to sell. • Work that’s not up to code may be discovered by an inspector when you try and sell, putting a big damper on your plans. You may be required to fix any problems (with added expense) before a buyer will consider making an offer. And if your buyer should later discover fixes that aren’t up to code, you could be sued for repairs and damages. If you have permits, your project will be inspected. Don’t think of visits from a building inspector as adversarial; rather, they’re opportunities to learn about construction techniques and materials. A building inspector can be a valuable helpmate for the DIYer. Not all projects require permits and inspections. Start off by inquiring with your local building authority and discussing your project in detail. 2. NOT TESTING OLDER MATERIALS FOR ASBESTOS AND LEAD These two dangerous materials lurk in many older building materials, and their disposal is strictly regulated in most states. Those laws not only protect your health, but protect trash removal workers and landfill operators, too. If you dump tainted remodeling waste, you’re putting others at risk.
Most communities have independent testing facilities that, for $25 to $50, can determine if asbestos is present in samples. However, even the removal of samples is risky. If you suspect asbestos, contact your local building authority or regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration office to find out the best way to test for and remove asbestos. Lead paint has been outlawed since 1978. Laws prevent contractors from doing work without taking specific precautions to contain and dispose of lead-contaminated building materials. DIY homeowners aren’t subject to those laws. But if you’re hiring a contractor to do some of the work, your pro must adhere to the laws or be subject to fines of up to $37,500 per day. Talk about putting a crimp in your plans! Other than that, your own health may be at risk if you cut, scrape, or sand materials — especially paint — with lead in them. DIY lead test kits are cheap ($8 to $35) and easy to use. 3. Improper Fastening of Deck Ledgers to Houses Building a deck is the ideal DIY project — it’s fairly straightforward and materials are simple. But a recent spate of deck failures reveals that many decks fail where the deck ledger fastens to the house — one of the more technically challenging steps of deck-building. The North American Deck and Railing Association says two of the most-common mistakes are: • Improper (or missing) flashing to keep water from seeping behind the ledger where it can soften and rot out wood. • Using old fastening methods, such as plain nails, to secure the ledger to the house. It’s a good idea to have your deck inspected for proper construction techniques when you build it, and to do yearly DIY inspections and repairs. 4. Adding a Basement Bedroom Without an Egress Window
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HOME finder.org Feature Seems like a no-brainer: Junior needs his own bedroom, and you’ve got all this space in your basement. A few walls and carpet and voila! — an extra bedroom. But it’s not that simple. Codes say that any “sleeping room” must include an egress window that’s at least 20 inches wide and 24 inches high, with a minimum opening of 5.7 square feet — enough for an adult to crawl through. Because it’s a basement, you’ll likely need to excavate outside the window and add a window well to help keep water out. The installation of an egress window costs $2,500 to $5,000 — well worth it for your peace of mind and the safety of your family. Without an egress window, a real estate appraiser won’t qualify the space as a bedroom, which may hurt your chances to sell your home.
Many problems stem from the fact that homeowners, in an attempt to establish privacy, build fences that are too tall. Most codes limit fences on the sides and in the back of property to 6 feet, and 42 to 48 inches in the front. If you build a fence that’s not in compliance, a complaint could bring a building official to your property with an order to tear your fence down. JOHN RIHA has written seven books on home improvement and hundreds of articles on home-related topics. He’s been a residential builder, the editorial director of the Black & Decker Home Improvement Library, and the executive editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Follow John on Google+. Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/Follow us: @HouseLogic on Twitter | HouseLogic on Facebook Brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS®
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6. BOTCHED ELECTRICAL WORK Few examples of home improvement and repair are life threatening, but electrical work definitely can be. That’s why utmost caution is needed when you do your own wiring. Here are a few common wiring mistakes: Wrong size circuit. Basically, 15-amp circuits are for lighting fixtures and 20-amp circuits are for receptacles. If you’re renovating and want to add a receptacle, don’t splice into a lighting circuit to do it — rather, extend from an existing 20-amp circuit.
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An exception is a refrigerator, which can be on a dedicated, 15-amp circuit. Splicing wires without a junction box. Don’t splice wires together with a couple of wire nuts and some electrical tape and call it a day. All wire connections must be inside an approved junction box. While you’re at it, you can’t hide a junction box inside a wall — it must be visible and accessible.
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Missing GFCIs. A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is required for any circuit that services an area where water might be present: bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, and outdoor receptacles. A single GFCI at the beginning of a circuit can protect other receptacles on the same circuit. 7. NOT FOLLOWING FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Fences are a major source of disputes with neighbors, and a top source of complaints to local building and planning departments.
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Single-story home in St James Woods has an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office, and upgrades throughout! All common areas have a beautiful dark hardwood bamboo flooring. Eat-in kitchen with a bar has Amish-built cabinets, all stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Family room includes a beautiful floor-to-ceiling limestone gas fireplace. Master suite has a large walk-in closet, garden tub, tile shower, private commode, and dual sink vanity. The Jack & Jill bathroom connecting bedrooms 2 & 3 also has a dual sink vanity. Low exterior maintenance in a quiet cul-de-sac and close to shopping on Bloomington's east side! MLS# 201800499
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The Best Way to Remove Wallpaper Without Losing Your Sanity These wallpaper removal tips (secrets!) and tools turn the worst DIY gig into a no-brainer. What would you do to avoid removing wallpaper? Probably whatever you could, judging by the stories of woe we found on the web. DIYer Rachel Meeks wrote in her “Small Notebook” blog that she was so overwhelmed by the prospect of removing 40-year-old wallpaper from several rooms that she actually knocked down a couple of walls rather than spend time scraping. If only she’d checked. She would have found t’s actually a fairly simple DIY project so long as you have the right info, tools, and expectations. (It’s gonna take some time!) FIRST, CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR WALLS WERE PRIMED Anyone who’s managed to remove wallpaper lickety-split likely (and luckily) had walls that were sealed with wallpaper primer before they were papered, says Geoff Sharp, owner and founder of Sharper Impressions Painting Co., which operates in several cities including Atlanta and Indianapolis. Priming became more common in the 1990s. It prevents the wet glue from soaking into plaster or drywall and forming a tough-to-break bond. Loosen a corner or seam with a putty knife and pull. If it peels off in a sheet, you got primed! Being able to peel off wallpaper in complete or partial sheets after lifting the corners with a putty knife is called dry stripping. With well-primed walls, dry stripping should work for the entire job and you could finish a room in a couple of hours at most. WATER WORKS MIRACLES ON GETTING RID OF WALLPAPER “Wallpaper glue is water based, so water is a super-efficient remover,” says vlogger Chris Berry, known as The Idaho Painter, who owns B&K Painting in Boise. “It works so well, we use it instead of chemical wallpaper strippers on both drywall and plaster.” Here’s what to do with water: • Score or perforate the paper and its backing in sections so water can soak through and loosen the glue. The pros recommend a scoring tool called the PaperTiger (under $20) because it doesn’t harm the wall. • Douse the perforated paper with hot water using a pump or compression sprayer (under $50). OK, wallpaper-phobics, here’s where the myth that DIY removal is the worst gets legs. The big mistake most people make is using a regular old spray bottle or damp rag to wet the paper. This leads to hours of fruitless scraping (and griping) because the paper and its backing don’t get sufficiently saturated. The sprayer, on the other hand, gives you the firepower to really soak the glue. • Let the paper soak for about 15 minutes and scrape it off with a putty knife. It could take you six hours for an average room, but that’s way better than the days of effort it could take if you don’t know what you’re doing. Another option for harnessing the power of H20 is steam. Wallpaper steamers, which you can rent from home improvement or hardware stores, are effective and “much neater [than water] because you’re using moist heat,” says Jason Stratos, owner of Stratos Painting Co. in Springfield, Mass. But they can be tough for steamer newbies. They’re bulky and awkward to use (done an upper body workout lately?)and it’s possible to burn yourself, warns Gina Paris of Gina Paris Design in Conneaut Lake, Pa. So if all this sounds like a hassle, stick with a compression sprayer, which is easier to manage. If you have woven grasscloth: factor in the extra, painstaking step of tearing off as much of the top layer as possible to expose the backing first, because “the material rips off in thin, stringy shreds,” says Berry. If wood paneling is underneath: they are the one exception to using water, since water and wood don’t mix. In that case, use a gel chemical stripper that won’t penetrate the wood. AVOID CHEMICAL STRIPPERS BECAUSE OF THE FUMES If water is so effective, why does stripper exist? Some pros prefer it because stripper dissolves glue faster than water. But it likely emits lowgrade VOCs, or toxic chemicals. And water is cheap. So why not go au naturel? By the way, if you use stripper, the pros recommend DIF Ultra Concentrate (pricing varies, ranging from about $5 to $35 online). Don't Try the Fabric Softener Trick -- It's a Myth Through the interweb grapevine, you may have heard that fabric softener (diluted with water) is a brag-worthy way to remove old wallpaper. But we couldn’t find a single expert who agrees. “Fabric softener just makes the process more complicated, smelly, and even messier than using just plain old water,” says Berry. You end up mixing glue with the chemicals from fabric softener. In addition, Berry says fabric softener may harm drywall. So when it comes to removing wallpaper, the happiest journey (assuming your walls aren’t primed) involves water — and patience. DEIRDRE SULLIVAN is an NYC-based writer who’s obsessed with maximizing every inch of her urban dwelling. She’s a former fashionista who has worked for Lucky Magazine and InStyle. She recently traded her high heels and Fashion Week pass for a drill and bandsaw. Follow Deirdre on Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest. Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/Follow us: @HouseLogic on Twitter | HouseLogic on Facebook Brought to you by the National Association of REALTOR’S®
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7831 N Wexford Court, Bloomington MLS# 201806859 $519,900 5 bed 4 full baths 2 half baths 4,727 sqft full basement If you are looking for your Forever Home, then look no further! This is your "Custom Built" home, with the proof in the quality and attention to details. Beautiful stately home on a quiet cul-de-sac in peaceful Windsor Private neighborhood. This home boasts the Country feel within minutes of everything. Greenspace all around with woods in back and front, with plenty of room to garden or watch wildlife. Crown molding, wainscoting, stainless appliances, tray ceilings, custom cabinetry, geothermal heating, fireplaces, library, walk out basement, wet bar, walking distance to Oliver Winery. This one of a kind home has it all.
Investment Property 1808, 1808 ½ and 1810 13th Street, Bedford, IN MLS# 201750444 $120,000 House contains 2 apartments, both with outside entrances, and garage is a studio apartment. All units have had ongoing updates and tenants have been long term. Rent has not been raised to market rates for many years. Great Potential! 29
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7595 E. Molly Court MLS#201801050 $579,000 Incredible 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath home with open floor plan. Hardwood, Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances, Amish cabinets, 2 Fireplaces and an outdoor fireplace, 9 ft. smooth ceilings up and down, Crown molding in all rooms, screened in porch up and down, walk out basement with kitchenette, 2 storage areas and a 3-car garage that is extra deep to store a boat. Beautiful setting!
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1021 E. Wylie St $499,000 J. Franklin #201805423
8563 E. Wilderness Trail $499,900 A. Richardson #201805459
2700 S. Creekside Ct $569,500 J. Franklin #201805719
3568 E. Bryn Mawr Dr $950,000 C. Perry #201806094
452 E. Tulip Tree Ct $129,900 J. Ellis #201751512
3207 S. Tulip $132,500 B. Thompson #201715813
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5200 N. Union Valley Rd $155,000 J. Franklin #201746616
3311 N. Valleyview Dr $164,900 B. Thompson #201748959
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NEW PRICE
PEDIGO BAY
BLOOMINGTON EAST
2621 E. PEDIGO BAY DRIVE $1,491,378
5577 E. KINGS ROAD
$1,350,000
Welcome to the gated community of Pedigo Bay located on the shores of Lake Monroe, one hour south of Indianapolis. This beautiful lakefront home was professionally designed to emphasize the outdoors, fitness, relaxation, and convenience. Grill out and dine on the deck overlooking the lake or soak in the hot tub under the stars while enjoying the crackle of the fire pit. 201717840
Gaze at the stars and relax on your 65 acre sanctuary and experience an unspoiled farm surrounding just eight minutes from Indiana University. This beautiful acreage surrounds an early 20th century quintessential farm house with delightful updates and modern livability, plus all of the charm of a more simple time. 201655315
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GRAMERCY PARK 2153 E. GRAMERCY PARK DR.
$1,349,000
This Gramercy Park home on Bloomington's north side is near Indiana University and Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. Enjoy a tranquil setting in a home with superb finishes and design on over one acre estate site. This Irongate constructed home exhibits a wonderful blend of curated top level materials, refined spaces and exciting unexpected details. 201755813
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NEW PRICE
SOLD ESTATE LIVING 1658 N. RUSSELL ROAD
BLOOMINGTON $1,190,000
This stunning home on 2.85 acre estate site has a gorgeous limestone design and is located near Indiana University, College Mall and the site of the new IU Health Bloomington Hospital. This home has been updated with backyard entertaining area, new built ins, coffered ceilings, exercise room, media space, and bedroom suites on each of the three levels. 201803903
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705 S. DEER TRACE
GRAMERCY PARK $1,099,000
25+ acre complex recently featured in Home & Living Magazine, includes stunning architect designed custom built 3 level one owner home, 1.75+/- acre stocked spring fed lake, lake cabin ("Dam House") and 2 story pole building. Main floor double door entry welcomes you into 2 story foyer leading to a large open concept great room/dining area with hardwood floors. 201803813
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2403 E. GRAMERCY PARK DR $925,000
Under construction now! This relaxed luxury home in Gramercy Park has been perfectly designed and curated for easy entertaining and graceful living. Surround yourself with high caliber finishes and luxe treatments in this two story over lower level on an estate site. Beautiful walls of Pella windows frame the green spaces that encircle this lovely home with fantastic floor plan. 201655051
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LAKE MONROE 3296 E. CAROWINDS CT
DEVELOPMENT LAND $765,000
Twenty two acres of natural beauty and Lake Monroe access surround you in this custom home with walk out lower level and horse facility. This stunning traditional home has modern design cues and an entertaining kitchen, hardwoods, formal dining room, two story great room with gallery overlook, a horse barn facility with two stalls and wooded trails to Lake Monroe. 201748759
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0 E. KINGS ROAD
$750,000
Also included parcel # 53-06-31-100-016.000-003 & part of parcel #53-06-31-400-002.000-003 (to be surveyed). Also included is part of legal description 003-09130-00 PT W1/2 E1/2 31-9-1E 20.48A; PLAT11 to be survey and divided. Taxes are reflected for only four of the parcels of land. 201746249
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STIER PARK 2001 E. HILLSIDE DRIVE #7
$729,000
This tastefully updated home has the best traditional and modern touches on a superb wooded lot. The sparkling interior spaces include a two story great room, spacious kitchen with island, enormous dining room, hardwoods, main level bedroom suite with attached fireplaced study, family room with fireplace, music room, three car garage, and an elevator. 201736793
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SOLD HERITAGE WOODS
KINGSTON ESTATES
4965 E. HERITAGE WOODS RD $699,500 Nestled at the back of Heritage Woods and across from the Sycamore Land Trust preserve is the setting for this English Arts and Crafts inspired Voysey style home designed by architect Malcolm Woollen. This east side home near IU is positioned on an estate sized 1.8 acre site with garden design collaboration with Rudy Pozzatti and was expanded for grand entertaining. 201801797
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5480 E. JAMES ROAD
EMERALD TRACE
$685,000
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Enjoy the beautiful finishes and upgrades of this custom two story over finished walk-out home on 1.09 acre site. The kitchen reigns supreme with ivory cabinetry, gorgeous granite counters and back splash, handscraped hardwoods, stainless appliances, custom mill work and entertaining island. 201718962
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PE HARBOR HILL $650,000
Greenspace views surround this custom home in Renwick on the conservancy. This lovely vaulted one and a half story with finished lower level has master and secondary bedrooms on the main, an open entertaining kitchen connected to the great room with fireplace, screened patio and dining room plus a dedicated main level laundry. 201801076
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SPICEWOOD 2625 E. SPICEWOOD CT.
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RENWICK 2113 E. MELVILLE CIRCLE
3522 E. HARBOR DRIVE
This striking rustic contemporary home is surrounded by mature trees and framed by walls of glass. Breathtaking vistas enhance this entertaining home with gorgeous updates that include a new white gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, a fireplaced family room, a main level master suite with study and luxury spa bath, a dressing room with master washer and dryer in the walk-in. 201753117
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HYDE PARK, SILVER CREEK $637,000
2700 S. CREEKSIDE COURT
$569,500
Panoramic views of Lake Monroe surround you in this lovely custom home in Harbor Hill. The main level master suite has a connected den/study/reading room with superb lake view, access to fenced yard/dog area, spa luxury bath with double vanity and Aquatic tub with jets. The home was designed with angles to provide optimum views. 201753188
This spacious home in Hyde Park has beautifully designed living space on a corner cul-de-sac lot. This Joe Courtney built home has a two story entry with turned stair, formal living room and formal dining room, gallery overlook, a two story great room with fireplace with access to den with French doors and built in bookcases with direct view of the entertaining kitchen. 201805719
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RUSSELL ROAD $549,000
$675,000
This stunning cedar mid-century contemporary is positioned perfectly on a five acre wooded site on Bloomington's east side. This custom home has a split bedroom configuration with a master suite wing, a beautiful living room and dining room combination, a large gathering kitchen with walk-in pantry and a sun room with views of the mature trees and waterfall. 201733100
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2920 E. KYLIE COURT
2630 N. RUSSELL ROAD
HOOSIER ACRES $549,000
Mid Century style. Entertain an active lifestyle in this 8.67 acre estate home with a park like valley setting. This mid century modern home with a linear design has natural views and a stocked pond, in-ground swimming pool, pool house studio with study, a tennis court, and a fantastic location near Indiana University, College Mall and the new IU Health Hospital. 201802207
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915 S. MEADOWBROOK DR
$549,000
Enjoy grand entertaining in this fantastic updated mid century home in Hoosier Acres. This tasteful home was expanded and re-imagined with an emphasis on a huge gathering kitchen with island, five burner cooktop, two refrigerators, double ovens, quartz counters, open shelving, exhaust vent out, and a combined dining area for large groups. 201803903
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NEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
HYDE PARK 3416 E. OLCOTT BLVD.
AGRICULTURE LAND $529,500
N. BRUMMETTS CREEK RD
KENSINGTON PARK
$525,000
This gorgeous Hyde Park two story over finished walk-out has a beautiful entertaining kitchen with modern flair. The spacious great room with fireplace is connected to the white kitchen with peninsula. Enjoy the formal dining room and formal living room with hardwoods and a circular plan. The lower level has a movie media room, recreation room and an additional study. 201729388
This gorgeous farm east of Bloomington has 51.45 acres with two approved building sites, 10-15 acres of pine trees planted in the 1930's, has B&B water and electric available at the site, approximately 38 of the acres are classified forest and it borders the Morgan Monroe State Forest. This charming farm includes a circa 1930 barn, silo gain bin, and a 1998 red pole barn. 201734663
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3108 E. KENSINGTON PARK DR. $499,900
This meticulously maintained Kensington Park two story over finished walk-out lower level and three car garage is perfect for entertaining. This lovely home has a beautiful picket fenced garden, pergola, patio and deck system with views of the mature trees and landscaping. The open foyer has a grand stair and an open dining and living room formal spaces. 201724378
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SOLD ELM HEIGHTS 500 S. BALLANTINE ROAD
ELM HEIGHTS $499,000
1021 E. WYLIE STREET
HYDE PARK $499,000
This lovely limestone Elm Heights classic home is thoroughly updated with charming results. This 1940's home has a center entry hallway, hardwoods throughout the main and upper levels, a formal stair, custom crown molding, adorable phone box built in wall, formal living room with fireplace and connection to formal dining with French doors and built in corner cabinetry. 201802779
This thoroughly updated Elm Heights brick Georgian is tastefully designed and honors the style of the 1940's and lives well with today's modern amenities. This classic center entry has a formal dining room, completely remodeled kitchen with maple counter tops, pine floor and professional appliances and a great room with Danish fireplace. 201805423
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3704 E. REED COURT
$489,000
This stunning Hyde Park home on Bloomington's east side is near Indiana University, College Mall in one of the area's most established neighborhoods. Mature trees surround this pristine home with vaulted great room and gallery overlook, master suite on the main with adjacent den/study with wet bar, hardwoods and remodeled kitchen with granite. 201740358
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BROWN COUNTY
LAKE LEMON 9314 GRAY AVENUE
$479,900
3661 MARLETT ROAD
HYDE PARK $465,000
Experience panoramic views with approximately 189 feet of shoreline in this Lake Lemon ranch. This low profile mid century ranch has walls of glass that showcase the sunsets and boating from two outer decks and a huge great room/kitchen combo. Live on the water and entertain on a large scale on the peninsula by the Lake Lemon Marina docks. 201806601
Enjoy ten acres of pure Brown County beauty in this modern rustic home surrounded by mature trees and hilltops. This gorgeous two story over finished lower level is perfect for multi-generational living or guests with bedroom spaces on all levels. Located 7 miles from Nashville and 20 minutes east of Bloomington. 201751454
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4445 S. CARBERRY COURT
$459,500
Enjoy the ease of a new construction home with advanced design and thoughtful modern finishes. This lovely two story over finished lower level is positioned on a cul-de-sac and has open living and kitchen concept accented with wide plank natural oak flooring on the main floor and upper hallway, a stunning custom kitchen features breakfast room built in with granite counters. 201753706
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SOLD ELM HEIGHTS 1018 E. UNIVERSITY STREET
BLOOMINGTON $454,900
This beautiful Elm Heights brick home with Arts and Crafts design is located south of the Indiana University campus on one of Bloomington's most popular streets. This home on a tree lined corner lot at University and Hawthorne Drive has original custom arches, brick fireplace surround, built-ins, a music room with two story vault and hardwood flooring. 201738428
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GENTRY EAST 4706 E. CARDIFF COURT
NE MONROE COUNTY $424,000
This beautiful brick home surrounded by mature trees on 2.38 acre site was originally built by a stone mason as his personal home, so it is a gorgeous quality structure with fantastic detail. This heirloom quality home has beautiful hardwood flooring, custom crafted Ferree cabinetry, solid six panel wooden doors, two custom masonry fireplaces and Pella windows. 201802573
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MAXWELL MANORS $399,000
Lots of extra upgrades and special features in this Gentry East ranch with walk-in conditioned and heated crawl space with workshop. This vaulted ranch with split bedroom format has great appeal. Enjoy the views on the wooded conservancy from this premium site in the neighborhood. 201755811
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ELM HEIGHTS 1018 E. 1ST STREET
5126 E. EARL YOUNG ROAD
1041 S. MITCHELL STREET
$395,000
Enjoy this enhanced mid century Maxwell Manors home near Bryan Park and Indiana University. This ranch over basement features hardwoods, stone fireplace, updated vintage kitchen with original restored cabinetry, quartz countertops and a view of the extended deck system that is a summertime living room. 201755810
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This attractive Elm Heights home is near the Indiana University campus, Bryan Park and has a wonderful curb appeal. This four square classically designed home has a graceful feel with a formal living and dining room, hardwood flooring, a tastefully added family room with matching woodwork to maintain the design integrity and an eat-in kitchen. 201739493
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702 S. RAVENCREST AVE.
$399,000
Surround yourself with 15 acres of lush forest on this beautiful property with custom home on Bloomington's east side. A private lane winds through mature trees to this custom rustic home with master bedroom on the main, spa master bath, upper level dormer bedrooms with a gallery overlook to the two story great room, custom stone fireplace and beautiful hickory cabinetry. 201737981
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DEER PARK ESTATES 1155 S. WEATHERSTONE LN
$379,900
Enjoy the Bryan Park lifestyle in this lovely Deer Park home on a half acre site. The vaulted great room has an open entertaining space combining with the lovely kitchen, beautiful custom cherry cabinets and gas range, French door refrigerator and stainless appliances. All new paint inside. This beautiful home is ideally located and has a spectacular design and livability. 201803836
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WINDEMERE EAST
HOOSIER ACRES $379,000
9111 E. STATE ROAD 45
$379,000
2404 E. RECHTER ROAD
$375,000
This mid-century ranch home on a .86 acre site and has updated spaces with anewly updated kitchen and great room combo with limestone fireplace, walk out lower level, hardwoods, a family room in the lower level, repainted throughout, new carpet in basement and sunporch, a screened patio, beautifully updated baths with ceramic tile work, and an in-ground pool. 201742295
This highly desirable Windemere East location is ideally located near Indiana University, College Mall and the walking path to Rogers Binford. This lovely two story over finished lower level has beautiful traditional spaces and includes a great room with fireplace that opens to the sun room and kitchen, a dining room and main level primary master suite. 201740826
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SOLD SPICEWOOD 2545 E. ROUND HILL LANE
SOUTH DUNN $345,000
Modern, hip and wonderful living spaces make this Spicewood home a perfect option on Bloomington's south side. This home with gallery feel and architectural sensibility was professionally designed as an architect's personal home. Fantastic updates and upgrades have enhanced the original design and protected the caliber of the space. 201755815
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1409 S. DUNN STREET
ELM HEIGHTS $339,900
Live on one of Bloomington's most vibrant streets near Indiana University, downtown and Bryan Park in this South Dunn Street home. This pristine bungalow home has all of the charm of an older home with the convenience of new custom crafted quality. The kitchen features an island and cabinetry that is furniture quality constructed in warm cherry by Amish craftsmen. 201748107
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325 E. UNIVERSITY ST.
$334,900
This fantastic and hard to find Elm Heights duplex is in pristine condition and has beautiful original trim, pocket doors, volume ceilings, hardwood flooring, corner location at Grant and University, two blocks to IU campus, and near the Fourth Street restaurant scene. This duplex is separately metered and has a new HAND permit issued this year. 201743396
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WALNUT CREEK 1021 E. AZALEA LANE
BLUE RIDGE ESTATES $329,500
504 E. LAKEWOOD DRIVE
ELM HEIGHTS
$319,900
806 S. HENDERSON ST.
$319,500
This lovely home south of the Indiana University campus is surrounded by mature trees and positioned on a corner lot in Walnut Creek. This custom home has hardwoods, volume ceilings, a dedicated kitchen with Viking range, formal dining room, fireplace with masonry surround, master suite with jetted tub, upper laundry, and lower level great room with walk-out. 201726317
This attractive Cape Cod on a lovely corner lot in Blue Ridge Estates has a perfect location near Indiana University, downtown Bloomington and both east and west side shopping areas. This pristine home on a .47 acre site has a formal street appeal with a modern vaulted interior and combined great room with kitchen visibility. 201753127
This pristine Dutch Colonial in Elm Heights has loads of charm and wonderful updates throughout all three levels of living space. Hardwood flooring, built in bookcases, fireplace, new kitchen with marble, subway tiles, new cabinetry, outside cooking vents, five burner gas range and professional appliances with great room and dining room. 201807208
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104TH ADDITION 7796 S. OLD STATE ROAD 37 $299,500
This updated Dutch Colonial on Bloomington's south west side on 2.52 acres has beautiful hardwood flooring, crown moldings, updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, new lighting fixtures, new bath updates that include herringbone marble, new vanities and Kohler fixtures, large bedrooms, fireplaced family room and neutral décor. 201738847
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STANDS-COPPERTREE
BLOOMINGTON EAST 1644 JACKSON BRANCH RIDGE RD
$289,000
3238 S. COPPERTREE DR.
$289,000
Relax in this home on a beautiful and tranquil three acre park-like setting with mature trees and valley views. This lovely and well maintained home has perfect positioning on a ridge for prime vistas. A recent screened patio area for large scale group events or tranquil downtime with a book. A wrap around porch gives a panoramic experience. 201717406
This magnificent garden home on a stunning green space has gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, a large entertaining area with volume ceiling in the great room and dining room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, split bedroom configuration has a large master suite with walk-in and remodeled bath, two secondary front bedrooms, and a large two car garage. 201753049
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SOLD POINTE-FRONT NINE 9124 S. FRONT NINE DRIVE
$274,000
GENTRY EAST
PARK RIDGE EAST
4330 E. CRICKET KNOLL
$232,000
Relax and surround yourself with golf course beauty that is above par. This modern and vaulted garden home at Lake Monroe has magnificent access to recreation and natural beauty just moments from Indiana University. This open floor plan has three bedrooms, a vaulted master bedroom and bath with luxury spa features, hardwoods, golf course views and Florida sun room. 201804955
Enjoy this spacious Gentry Estates home on Bloomington's east side and experience the close proximity to College Mall and Indiana University. This four bedroom and two and a half bath home has a main level study, a formal dining room, center entry foyer furnace 2013, and a big kitchen with island and combined great room. This family room has wonderful views of green space. 201735509
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THORNRIDGE/SPENCER $229,000
This gorgeous new construction two story has fantastic finishes, an entertaining kitchen with hickory cabinets and a large island, open concept kitchen and living room combination, Jack and Jill upper level suites, luxury master suite, and fantastic location just west of downtown Spencer. 201750482
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CHESTNUT RIDGE 1115 E. RIDGEMONT COURT
PEN
SPENCER 1299 N. US HIGHWAY 231
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JAVA HEIGHTS $225,000
4114 W. COFFEY LANE
$219,000
This charming vaulted ranch home in Java Heights has a huge great room kitchen combo with neutral decor. Enjoy the large bedrooms and walk in closet spaces (two in the master) in this pampered home on Bloomington's west side. Three bedrooms, two full baths, an oversized garage and a .29 acre lot. 201755812
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ELM HEIGHTS $199,500
$229,500
This lovely two story home on a quiet cul de sac in Park Ridge East has a wonderful floor plan with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, a large living room and formal dining room, an open kitchen with combined breakfast room and great room with fireplace. There is a screened patio adjacent to the great room with a view of the .29 acre lot. 201801996
This cottage style home in Chestnut Ridge on Bloomington's south side is on a desirable corner lot near Indiana University access. This adorable five bedroom home has a formal entry, vaulted great room with two story fireplace, dining room, gallery overlook, kitchen with eating bar and brushed stainless appliances, hardwoods, built-ins, and adorable dormer bedrooms. 201753712
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4320 E. BEACON COURT
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SOLD 852 N. AMANDA LANE
PEN
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803 E. 1ST STREET
UNION VALLEY $195,000
Enjoy the hilltop views from this 20 acre mini farm with panoramic sites just north of Spencer. This 1950's ranch has a custom fireplace, eat-in kitchen, knotty pine walls, screened patio, fire pit, eco friendly tin roof, hardwood flooring, detached garage for hobbyists and a convenient attached garage. 201803659
This adorable all brick bungalow home in Elm Heights is ideal for a renovation near Indiana University and Bryan Park. This home with lower level garage has large rooms, two baths, large kitchen, big dining room, hardwoods, vintage tile, two bedrooms and an alley access side and rear area with a nice backyard with mature landscaping. 201800291
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5200 N. UNION VALLEY ROAD
$155,000
This charming bungalow on over 2 acres has been updated with recent kitchen remodel, windows, HVAC, flooring, updated baths, and fresh finishes throughout. Great walk out lower level with additional storage and a nice detached garage. Conveniently located on Bloomington's west side near shopping, conveniences, and access to Hwy 46/69. 201746616
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COUNTRY CLUB MANOR 612 W. FAIRWAY LANE
COUNTY LINE
$155,000
This super adorable mid century home has beautiful hardwoods throughout the main level and walk out lower level with garage. This ranch has a large fenced in back yard that is adjacent to the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course. Three well scaled main level bedrooms have spacious closets and the lower level has a finished recreation room with walk out to garage. 201753929
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0 W. STATE ROAD 46
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CPerry@tuckerbloomington.com
1800 Longwood $229,900 LE G! SAD I N N PE
2368 E. Winding Brook Circle LE G SA D I N N PE
MLS #201748254
912 S. Henderson Street $199,900
MLS #201755513
0 Spring Branch Road $57,900
1119 N. Madison Street $137,900
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D L SO MLS #201755422
$89,500
This appealing 5.49 acre building site is located on Bloomington’s north east side and features a fantastic location near Lake Lemon in the desirable Pathways neighborhood. 201715128
MLS #201806094
3653 N. Upper Birdie Galyan Rd. $154,900
5743 N. PATHWAYS DRIVE
Great piece of property to build your dream home. Also suited for Agricultural Land. Convenient to HWY 46. 201754275
Phone: 812-320-2828 3568 E. Bryn Mawr $950,000
PATHWAYS RETREATS / UNIONVILLE $105,000
MLS #201803160
MLS #201713761
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MLS #201740106
Rod Young 330-7557
Independently Owned & Operated
F.C. Tucker/Bloomington REALTORSÂŽ
E-mail: ryoung@tuckerbloomington.com
www.mrbloomington.com
D L SO 6575 W. May Road $49,900 MLS# 201746760 5 acres of fairly level ground. Open ground the front third and wooded on the back. Several trees in front with plenty of room to site a home. May rd is the southwestern part of Monroe county between Rockport rd and Harmony rd. This stunning homesite is minutes from I 69.
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