- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 700 sqft
217 E 1st St #1, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Apartment
700 sqft
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About this House
Cute studio apartment in old Victorian duplexed house close to downtown, stores, and a City park. This location is within walking and biking distance of Indiana University's campus. The apartment's best feature is the big front room with its 3 bay windows facing south. This room collects wonderful amounts of wintertime sunshine when you need it most. The apartment has hardwood floors in the front room and middle bedroom. A small kitchen is at the back of the unit with a rear entry door that leads to off-street parking. The front yard and porch are great spots for lounging and visiting with friends. Low key gardening is allowed and encouraged.
THE APARTMENT IS AVAILABLE STARTING JUNE 1st, 2025. Tenant pays for gas, electric, and Internet. Landlord pays for water, lawncare, trash / recycling service. Laundry room is available for shared use next door.
THE APARTMENT IS AVAILABLE STARTING JUNE 1st, 2025. Tenant pays for gas, electric, and Internet. Landlord pays for water, lawncare, trash / recycling service. Laundry room is available for shared use next door.
217 E 1st St #1, Bloomington, IN 47401 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft apartment in Elm Heights. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $825 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 4, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,194/month.
Home Details for 217 E 1st St #1
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 217 E 1st St #1
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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6.52 | Apartment | $273,000 | 05/05/26 | 4 | 2 | - |
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,194/mo
Average rent
$3.2K
$450MoM
Available listings
174
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What Locals Say about Elm Heights
At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say there are sidewalks
95 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say there's wildlife
74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
68 % Say car is needed
60 % Say parking is easy
59 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
55 % Say yards are well-kept
48 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say there are community events
36 % Say streets are well-lit
36 % Say kids play outside
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Apr 4, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $800 |
Mar 30, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $800 Price decreased by 3% |
Mar 13, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $825 |
Apr 26, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Apr 13, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $750 |
Feb 24, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Feb 10, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $750 |
Jan 25, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ListingRemoved | |
Jan 21, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager | Listed For Rent | $750 |
Frequently asked questions about 217 E 1st St #1
- 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 $322K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Elm Heights neighborhood?Residents describe the Elm Heights neighborhood in Bloomington, IN as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Elm Heights, Bloomington.
- What are the closest schools to 217 E 1st St #1?The closest schools to 217 E 1st St #1 in Bloomington, IN are Binford Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Bloomington High School South (rated 10/10), Jackson Creek Middle School (rated 8/10).
- Does 217 E 1st St #1 have air conditioning?Yes, 217 E 1st St #1 in Bloomington, IN has air conditioning.
- Does 217 E 1st St #1 have parking?Yes, 217 E 1st St #1 in Bloomington, IN has on-site parking.
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