5430 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
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FOR SALE
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6.55 ACRES

$989,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 6,669 sqft (on 6.55 acres)

5430 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408

Est. Mortgage $5,763/mo*
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Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
Climate Control
Geothermal & Central Air
Listed
45 days ago

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Just minutes from Indiana University, but tucked away on a private road, is this brick home surrounded on 6.55 acres of wooded beauty. This custom home with beautiful natural textures on all three levels has stunning views. This earthy home with two geothermal units has skylights, passive solar and beautiful custom features that include curved stair, beautiful fireplace and spacious bedrooms. The main level primary suite has a luxury bath that’s been updated and has serene views of the garden. The upper level bedrooms are ensuite, have a loft overlook and also feature a secondary stair and additional storage area. This home on a ridge has built-ins throughout and a beautifully updated kitchen with induction stove, recent appliances, and a beautiful built-in eat-in breakfast room. The finished lower level features a wonderful recreation room that walks out to a stupendous south facing lawn surrounded by mature trees on the perimeter. There is a detached gardening utility garage that is great for outdoor entertaining. James Road in Kingston Estates is one of Bloomington‘s favorite established neighborhoods that is on a cul-de-sac with neighbors on estate sized sites. Pop into Bloomingfoods in three minutes from this conveniently located home that feels separated from it all, but is close to everything. Great access to Indiana University, College Mall, and Bloomington’s cultural activities
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jeff Franklin
FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202628552
Also Listed on IRMLS.

Home Details for 5430 E James Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 6669 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable ConnectedAppliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dryer-Electric, Oven-Built-In, Electric OvenDishwasherDisposalLaundry: SinkRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GeothermalHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Geothermal
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5895 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 774 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 530631401004.000003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $989,000

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BloomingtonCommunity: Kingston Estates
School Information
Elementary School: UniversityElementary School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.Jr High / Middle School: Tri-NorthJr High / Middle School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.High School: Bloomington NorthHigh School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202628552

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 8723 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6.55 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202628552Attribution Contact: franklin@tuckerbloomington.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 5895

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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  • 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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Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$322K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$188
$5MoM
Available listings
699
53MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$920K
Since last month
Decreased$26K (-2.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$131K (-12.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +39% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$923K
July 2026$948K
June 2026$1.04M
May 2026$1.04M
April 2026$1.04M
March 2026$1.08M
February 2026$1.05M
January 2026$1.01M
2025
2024
2023
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2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5455 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
4,309
6015 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN
0.32
Single-Family Home
$515,000
03/30/26
3
3.5
3,600
6573 E Kerr Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$890,000
04/30/26
3
3.5
6,760
5771 E Kings Rd, Bloomington, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$610,000
05/29/26
4
3
2,659
5611 E Nathan Way, Bloomington, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$675,500
06/04/26
3
3.5
3,608
5005 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN
0.91
Single-Family Home
$325,000
03/31/26
3
2
2,448
7505 E Kerr Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN
1.37
Single-Family Home
$513,000
07/24/26
4
3.5
2,934
5889 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$285,000
07/10/26
2
1.5
1,390
4977 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN
1.01
Single-Family Home
$510,000
12/10/25
4
3
3,460
4920 E Ridgewood Dr, Bloomington, IN
0.97
Single-Family Home
$450,000
03/27/26
2
3
2,028

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5451 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.15
$788,200
3
3.5
3,512
Off Market
5455 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.18
$1,150,000
4
2.5
4,309
Recently Sold
5771 E Kings Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.22
$610,000
4
3
2,659
Recently Sold
5767 E Kings Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.24
$900,200
3
2.5
3,915
Off Market
5460 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.27
$490,000
4
2.5
3,000
Off Market
5475 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.30
$475,300
3
2
1,680
Off Market
5476 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.35
$858,400
4
3
3,480
Off Market
6015 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401
0.32
$515,000
3
3.5
3,600
Recently Sold
5611 E Nathan Way, Bloomington, IN 47408
0.38
$675,500
3
3.5
3,608
Recently Sold
5931 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401
0.37
$248,500
2
2
1,617
Off Market
5889 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401
0.37
$285,000
2
1.5
1,390
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 16, 2026
Source: IRMLS #202628552
Listed For Sale
$989,000

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Frequently asked questions about 5430 E James Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5430 E James Rd?
    Based on a $989,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5430 E James Rd in Bloomington, IN is approximately $5,884 (about $5,216 principal & interest, $593 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5430 E James Rd compare to homes in Bloomington?
    5430 E James Rd in Bloomington, IN is listed at $989,000, about 207% above the $322K median sale price in Bloomington.
  • What do residents say about Bloomington?
    Residents describe Bloomington, IN as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Bloomington, IN.
  • What are the closest schools to 5430 E James Rd?
    The closest schools to 5430 E James Rd in Bloomington, IN are Bloomington High School North (rated 9/10), Tri-North Middle School (rated 7/10), University Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
  • Does 5430 E James Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5430 E James Rd in Bloomington, IN has air conditioning.
  • Does 5430 E James Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5430 E James Rd in Bloomington, IN has laundry facilities.
5430 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 6,669 sqft single-family home built in 1981. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by IRMLS on Jul 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202628552.