224 E Ellis Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
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$189,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 26, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

224 E Ellis Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Enjoy comfortable living in a peaceful country setting at this well-maintained two-bedroom, one-bath duplex in Bloomington.

The home features a spacious living room with abundant natural light, a functional eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, and two comfortable bedrooms with ceiling fans. The full bathroom offers a tub and shower combination, while a separate laundry area provides washer and dryer hookups along with built-in shelving for additional storage.

Outside, residents can enjoy a large, tree-lined yard without the responsibility of maintaining it. Lawn care is included, making it easy to enjoy the surrounding green space throughout the year.

One of the property's biggest advantages is its low utility responsibility. The owner pays for water, and the tenant is only responsible for electricity and trash service.

Property highlights:

 Two bedrooms and one full bathroom
 Peaceful country setting
 Spacious, light-filled living room
 Eat-in kitchen with generous cabinet space
 Washer and dryer hookups
 Additional laundry and utility-room shelving
 Large shared yard surrounded by mature trees
 Lawn care included
 Water paid by the owner
 Tenant pays only electricity and trash
 Carport
 No pets

This home offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy extra outdoor space and a quieter setting while remaining conveniently located in the Bloomington area. Contact Sarge Rentals today to schedule a showing.
224 E Ellis Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 7, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,500, with a rent estimate of $1,393/month.

Home Details for 224 E Ellis Rd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 224 E Ellis Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6810 N Showers Rd, Bloomington, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$355,000
01/08/26
3
2
2,444 sqft
5801 N Shire Glen Dr, Bloomington, IN
1.05
Single-Family Home
$875,000
08/29/25
4
4
3,598 sqft
3303 E Boltinghouse Rd, Bloomington, IN
1.77
Single-Family Home
$275,000
02/05/26
3
1
1,442 sqft
1202 E Fairwood Dr, Bloomington, IN
1.85
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/06/25
3
1
2,352 sqft
7289 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN
1.86
Single-Family Home
$205,000
03/23/26
2
2
1,080 sqft
1211 E Prairie Dr, Bloomington, IN
1.81
Single-Family Home
$385,000
12/12/25
4
2
2,852 sqft
1605 E Woodland Dr, Bloomington, IN
1.98
Single-Family Home
$290,000
05/08/26
3
2
2,041 sqft
614 E Audubon Dr, Bloomington, IN
2.28
Single-Family Home
$207,000
01/16/26
3
1
1,376 sqft
7495 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN
2.07
Single-Family Home
$482,500
10/31/25
5
2
2,904 sqft
4511 N Christina Ln, Bloomington, IN
2.11
Single-Family Home
$485,000
06/30/26
4
3
2,836 sqft

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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
Jul 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Jun 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000
Dec 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Dec 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000

Frequently asked questions about 224 E Ellis Rd

  • What is 224 E Ellis Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 224 E Ellis Rd in Bloomington, IN is $189,500.
  • 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 Bloomington?
    Residents describe Bloomington, IN as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Bloomington, IN.

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