This charming one-story cottage is in good condition and move-in ready! Conveniently located just 1 mile south of Indiana University Bloomington, this home offers easy access to downtown Bloomington, east side amenities, and is just a few blocks from the YMCA. The property features nice curb appeal with landscaping, a covered front porch, plenty of off-street parking, encapsulated crawl space and a 12’ x 20’ storage shed. Recent improvements include roof, siding, all new windows and doors. Included with the sale are the refrigerator, gas range, fan hood, washer, dryer, and window blinds. Great opportunity in a convenient Bloomington location!
Active under contract
Price cut: $5K (6/8)
$234,000
1505 S Olive St, Bloomington, IN 47401
2beds
894sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming one-story cottageCovered front porchPlenty of off-street parkingWindow blindsGas rangeFan hood
- 55 days |
- 376 |
- 17 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Stafford Cell:812-325-4453,
Stafford Real Estate
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202619529
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Electric, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Stand Up Shower
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Block
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 894
- Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 894
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 91.5' x 129.8' x 91.5' x 128.8'
- Features: Level, Few Trees, Sloped, City/Town/Suburb, Near College Campus, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed
- Parcel number: 530809100001.000009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Indiana
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer: City
- Water: City, Bloomington City Utility
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southeast Bloomington City
Location
- Region: Bloomington
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $128,600
- Annual tax amount: $895
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $234,000-2.1% |
Source:  IRMLS #202619529 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000 |
Source: IRMLS #202619529 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,041 +1.6% | $128,600 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $1,025 +22.3% | $131,600 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $838 +23% | $131,000 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $681 -67.7% | $115,300 +13.3% |
| 2021 | $2,108 +17.3% | $101,800 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,798 +1.4% | $102,000 +19.3% |
| 2019 | $1,772 +0.3% | $85,500 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $1,768 +8.4% | $84,100 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $1,630 | $83,700 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,630 -0.2% | $79,300 +1% |
| 2014 | $1,634 +0.8% | $78,500 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $1,621 +3% | $78,100 +0.3% |
| 2012 | $1,573 +12.1% | $77,900 +7.6% |
| 2011 | $1,404 +3.1% | $72,400 +3.6% |
| 2010 | $1,361 +4.7% | $69,900 |
| 2009 | $1,300 +9.1% | $69,900 +5.3% |
| 2007 | $1,192 | $66,400 |
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Neighborhood: Barcly Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Templeton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Jackson Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Bloomington High School SouthGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Templeton
- Middle: Jackson Creek
- High: Bloomington South
- District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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