1821 E Thornton Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
OFF MARKET

$314,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 14, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,030 sqft

1821 E Thornton Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
2,030 sqft
$155/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1821 E Thornton Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Perfectly located single-family home in the Childs school district, just 2 miles from the IU campus! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a study room can be been used as a fourth bedroom.

Recent updates include new vinyl flooring, fresh paint throughout, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious floor plan offers a large family room with vaulted ceilings, along with a kitchen and breakfast area, also featuring vaulted ceilings.

The sun-filled primary bedroom includes an en-suite full bath and a large walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage and a large cul-de-sac lot in a safe and peaceful neighborhood. Convenient access to bus lines, and located right next to the new biking and walking trail on High Street that leads to Childs Elementary and the roundabout.

Tenant responsible for all utilities.
1821 E Thornton Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,030 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $200,000 on Aug 17, 2018 (7,965% above the $2,480 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $2,480 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 31, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $314,500, with a rent estimate of $2,495/month.

Home Details for 1821 E Thornton Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1821 E Thornton Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1701 E Arden Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/20/25
4
2.5
1,834 sqft
1506 S Nancy St, Bloomington, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/28/26
4
2.5
1,847 sqft
1622 S Williams Ct, Bloomington, IN
0.17
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/30/26
4
2
2,076 sqft
1408 S Longwood Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$345,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,988 sqft
2112 E Arden Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$392,000
05/21/26
4
3
2,460 sqft
1701 E Thornton Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$320,000
09/30/25
3
2
1,382 sqft
2120 E Arden Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$450,000
01/09/26
4
3
2,290 sqft
1204 E Skylark Ct, Bloomington, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$243,745
03/03/26
3
3
1,535 sqft
1611 E Thornton Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$380,000
09/01/26
3
2
1,649 sqft
2302 E Arden Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/15/26
4
3
2,080 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Bloomington

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,495/mo
Average rent
$1.95K
$68MoM
Available listings
891
View rental market trends in Bloomington, IN

Around this home

What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 552 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Fisherbetty
    "Wonderful neighbors! Friendly and helpful! Lived here 9 years. No plans to move. Great neighborhood to take walks. "
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  • Hankgiles814
    "There are a lot of college kids that live here, myself included. It’s a great investment area, rents are jacked up and high demand but it’s a terrible place to raise kids and a family"
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  • Justinblessed1992
    "My neighborhood folks are outside chatting, walking dogs, evening walks etc… This makes me think of friendly place. "
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  • Lacy Pitman
    "Wonderful place to raise a family What school systems low city noise Surrounded by nature and a few parks"
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  • Jd2hbv49cm
    "There’s only 4 units so it’s quite and very ducked off. Nobody bothers anybody & I’ve lived at my current place for 5 yrs "
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  • Rusty L. Thom
    "It’s very walkable. Pets are leashed and kept under control. There are many beautiful walking trails. "
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  • Katykate2000
    "I’m retired, I travel a lot to nearby towns and I attend church out of town. A car is imperative. My family lives 30 minutes away there is no bus line that would be helpful to me."
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  • Lauren Myers
    "Many students who live in our neighborhood have dogs or cats. Many pets in our neighborhood are well taken care of and are friendly with neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t have anything to offer here. There has been some Gun violence and a drug related murder a year ago. Hopefully that has all been resolved. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Week night dinner with neighbors of the block, events, ball games with kids. Vacation with and friends!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of friendly faces. nice sidewalks without alot of cracks, yards are nicely kept. you can eat at one of the restaurants outdoors with your pet."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love how calm and friendly the people are! The they are so loving! The neighood looks beautiful! no crazy driver! Nice neighbors everywhere "
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    "Neighbors help each other . We have block parties and look at for kids playing. One block from city park, tennis,pool,etc "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like the commute to work it is very short and not far from my kids schools. It is very nice and my kids enjoy it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of doggie bags and waste can stations. Some green space but not a ton. Depending on your unit you have to walk far to find adequate grassy areas."
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  • Fxbanker
    "Safe neighborhood. Suburban lifestyle and everyone is friendly. Only downside, no major malls close by."
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  • Julie G.
    "lots of walking paths both paved and wooded. most of the apartments have dog parks. lots of bag stations. very dog friendly place."
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  • Alyssa G.
    "All the beer bars are dog friendly. there are two well maintained dog parks in town. No "aggressive breed" restrictions."
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  • Shaylee S.
    "I love being a dog owner in my neighborhood mainly because my dogs plays with all the neighbor dogs. They are buddies now to the point I even dog watch and have doggie dates to get energy out! No complaints in my neighborhood about dogs because they are all either friendly but stay to themselves or they are actually involved in our daily lives where they are our pups friend. Love it a lot."
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  • Cmossbrucker
    "Country setting quiet private neighborhood. Feel very safe and know my neighbors. Great place to raise kids"
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  • Daisha W.
    "Fireworks for several hours every night starting in about May and ending a couple weeks after the 4th of July, with random nights of hours-long fireworks here and there. "
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  • Carol W. W.
    "There is public transportation, but many people bike around town. The B-Line Trail is just a few blocks from my home and it’s an easy way to get downtown."
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  • Morgan E. C.
    "As long as you’re living on the part that’s no where near Acadia courts then you’re good. People also run the stop sign on the Allendale Winslow entrance so you have to be super careful there, and people drive pretty fast on Allendale . If you have kids make sure you have a fence and not close to the main road "
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  • Eileen D.
    "I love the social and cultural amenities available here in Bloomington. The arts and music scene are great and having the university here is nice"
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  • Sandy P.
    "We do sleep over party nights every month twice or we will get together have dinner. Every year for Halloween is at the College Mall. "
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  • Elbaad
    "There is a lot families lives in our area the crime rate and slim and it safe to rise children here "
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  • Kristen.m.phillips75
    "This is a great neighborhood with lots of families and retirees!! Very friendly neighbors! Great for walking, can play tennis and enjoy the pool and clubhouse."
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  • Bucd1
    "Not sure, there are many events for the community but we don’t attend. There is a community pool, garage sales, and other events at the club house."
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  • Shannon H.
    "There are a lot of car break ins on the south side of town. A lot of drugs and people going in public fried"
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  • Larkarama7
    "Bloomington is a good place, it has rough spots, with needles & drugs and whatnot, but there are also safe and family friendly places. There are great play grounds and trails for families. "
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  • James D.
    "there is always something to do and the local food makes it worth your time to visit. so much variety here. "
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  • Missharmon1980
    "Keep eye at all times on your children. Because of university most horrific crimes are not made public."
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  • Orion L.
    "Bloomington is eclectic and very diverse. A wide variety of people live in this town. It’s a great place to grow up. "
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  • Promise R.
    "Quiet and great neighborhood. Mainly consisting of older families and a few new families. Overall great place to live."
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  • Brooke.foertsch
    "We have walking groups, donut days, and monthly newsletters as ways to connect with neighbors. We also have a community yard sale day and the HOA provides a dumpster at that time to promote spring cleaning and again in the fall too! "
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  • Dhoke
    "Neighborhood street reps, regular meetings, Facebook group, email list, annual picnic and other gatherings throughout the year"
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  • Agtnew777
    "Terrible. The roads are horrible. Everyone is in a hurry. Tailgating and road rage is bad. Bad chuckholes every street."
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  • Agtnew777
    "Horrible. The roads are terrible. Poorly taken care of. They are never patched. The roads are crowded and outdated."
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  • Rose B.
    "Quick access to I-69 into and out of Bloomington. Public transportation is reliable but only in the downtown areas"
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  • Evakatrien
    "You can get almost anywhere within 10 minutes, so there’s a high convenience factor! Good public transportation and plenty of bike lanes and multiuse trails. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,480
Mar 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,480
May 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,280
Apr 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,280
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,380

Frequently asked questions about 1821 E Thornton Dr

  • What is 1821 E Thornton Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1821 E Thornton Dr in Bloomington, IN is $314,500.
  • What is the price history for 1821 E Thornton Dr?
    1821 E Thornton Dr in Bloomington, IN last sold for $200,000 in August 2018.
  • Is Bloomington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bloomington is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bloomington?
    The median sale price in Bloomington is $339K. That is up $16.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1821 E Thornton Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1821 E Thornton Dr in Bloomington, IN has air conditioning.
  • Does 1821 E Thornton Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1821 E Thornton Dr in Bloomington, IN has in-unit laundry.

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