5455 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
SOLD
MAY 15, 2026

5455 E James Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 4,309 sqft (on 5.32 acres)

$1,150,000

Last Sold: May 15, 2026
3% below list $1.19M
$267/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,556/mo*
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$1,150,000

Last Sold: May 15, 2026
3% below list $1.19M
$267/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,556/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,309 sqft
(on 5.32 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Mid-century perfection. This stunning home with natural textures and surfaces has been tastefully designed on this 5 acre wooded site with architectural lines and fantastic natural light. Surround yourself on this private drive with mature trees in this home crafted by Golden Hands Construction with architectural design by Christine Matheu. This ranch with a media loft has spectacular entertaining space with a primary bedroom on the main level with a gorgeous spa bath and walk-in dressing room. The vaulted great room combines with a professional kitchen and clean lines into the dining room, family room plus breakfast room with views of the inground pool and patio system. This kitchen has stunning granite and priceless custom modern cabinetry and great walls of glass showcasing the natural surroundings. The main level study has great flow into the great room area. The finished lower level has recreation space, a beautiful stone fireplace plus full bath and secondary guest bedrooms. There is a studio that is perfect as a hobby room with practical flooring for messy projects. There is a two car attached garage with workshop plus a detached 890 ft.² three car garage with a walk up loft great for storage and additional workshop area. This tasteful home was professionally landscaped and has a beautiful fire-pit area. Located near the state forest land and perfect for great nature hikes. Kingston Estates is conveniently located on Bloomington’s east side and just minutes to Indiana University and College Mall.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 15, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
116 days ago

Home Details for 5455 E James Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 13Types 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: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4309 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,Propane Tank RentedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Duke Energy Indiana
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2392 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1917 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 530632300024.000003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,190,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 13 2026

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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.

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4369 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.32 Acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202606108Attribution Contact: franklin@tuckerbloomington.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2392
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Jeff Franklin
FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Bought with: Ian Holtson, (812) 272-8535, Owens Realty Group
Source: IRMLS, MLS#202606108

Price History for 5455 E James Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2026$1,150,000Sold
IRMLS #202606108
02/26/2026$1,190,000Listed For SaleIRMLS #202606108
04/25/2016$751,000Sold
N/A
03/07/2016$750,000PendingAgent Provided
03/03/2016$750,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$301K
$4.3KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$179
$1MoM
Available listings
764
43MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$9,167
Assessment$1,054,300
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Bloomington

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  • 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

  • 53 % 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Week night dinner with neighbors of the block, events, ball games with kids. Vacation with and friends!!"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Quiet and great neighborhood. Mainly consisting of older families and a few new families. Overall great place to live."
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    "Neighborhood street reps, regular meetings, Facebook group, email list, annual picnic and other gatherings throughout the year"
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    "Terrible. The roads are horrible. Everyone is in a hurry. Tailgating and road rage is bad. Bad chuckholes every street."
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    "Horrible. The roads are terrible. Poorly taken care of. They are never patched. The roads are crowded and outdated."
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5455 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,309 sqft single-family home built in 1978. This property is not currently available for sale. 5455 E James Rd was last sold on May 15, 2026 for $1,150,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $1,190,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5455 E James Rd is $1,149,400.