This architectural rustic contemporary home on 5.76 acres is perfectly located on Bloomington‘s Eastside with great access to Indiana University and conveniences. Surround yourself in natural wooded beauty in this updated home with superb wooded views and sophisticated interior. The open dining family area is adjacent to the recently updated kitchen with island and custom pantry storage. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors in 2019 accent the updates in the kitchen that include built-in ovens, quartz countertops, induction cooktop, and Smeg oven. This home has volume ceilings that invite abundant light and has three generously scaled bedroom suites. The primary bedroom suite on the main level has a lovely spa bath with walk-in tile shower and a luxury dressing room with custom cabinetry plus additional closet storage space in the main bedroom area. The living room with fireplace has built-ins and flows to the main level study with a panoramic view of the natural beauty. The stylish modern stairwell is integrated into the lower level that has two additional bedroom suites and a family room with fireplace. One of the lower level suites has its own additional independent access and walk area to the front of the house plus its own wet bar and coffee station. There is additional storage and walk-in closet space in the lower level bedroom areas. The main level has access to a meditation loft and there are extra deck areas with stunning angular views of the acreage. This home has three and a half, beautiful bathrooms and wonderful updates that include a recent HVAC system, a three month old heat pump, recent water heater, composite deck system, detached garage, 2022 exterior staining, new electrical, and priceless location near Indiana University and College Mall access. This rustic modern home is located on a beautiful park like lane, yet is only moments to Bloomington’s cultural activities
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
5.76 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Franklin• FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Contact: franklin@tuckerbloomington.com
Bought with Kristi Gibbs• Century 21 Scheetz - Bloomington
Warm-spirited contemporary on 6.72 acres in ever prestigious Kingston Estates. Lots of glorious light, wonderfully big-hearted, open, vaulted spaciousness, red oak floors, thoughtful details, banks of windows and decks from which to contemplate the fascinating sweep of woodland vistas & comforting stillness surrounding this blissful haven. For easy 1-level living, all on main level: Living & family rooms, 1st of 2 FPs, open dining, quality kitchen with mega-island, laundry, half bath, spacious master suite with well-appointed walk-in. Wall ladder to a fun, hideaway loft space above entry foyer perfect for play/meditation/storage. In walkout lower level is den/rec room/study, 2nd FP & 2 more bedroom/private bath suites, the larger of which is equipped with kitchenette, making it ideal guest/inlaw quarters. TREX boardwalk from kitchen entry door to detached 2-car garage. Composite walkway wraps back of home for exterior access to semi-finished storage room under upper family room. Conscientious owners of 30 years continue to update & improve property, most recently with new furnace, heat pump & water heater 2012; concrete paths, patios added in 2014; front deck & garage boardwalk enlarged & replaced with TREX 2015; new roofs on house & garage 2016. Home is near state forest land & great for nature hikes. Convenient to IU, eastside shopping & amenities.
IRMLS #201708100
Mar 1, 2017
Listed
$545,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,889 (+5.3%)
$100,700 + $489,000
$589,700
2023
$4,645 (+5.0%)
$95,900 + $462,000
$557,900
2022
$4,423 (+8.3%)
$95,900 + $421,400
$517,300
2021
$4,086 (+13.5%)
$83,600 + $385,600
$469,200
2020
$3,600 (−1.8%)
$89,300 + $384,100
$473,400
2019
$3,667 (+20.2%)
$89,300 + $388,500
$477,800
2018
$3,051 (−1.1%)
$74,300 + $322,500
$396,800
2017
$3,085 (+3.1%)
$74,300 + $319,200
$393,500
2016
$2,993 (+1.8%)
$74,300 + $315,400
$389,700
2015
$2,941 (−7.0%)
$74,300 + $312,400
$386,700
2013
$3,163
$74,300 + $320,800
$395,100
Tax history for 5451 E James Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,889 (+5.3%)
$100,700 + $489,000
$589,700
2023
$4,645 (+5.0%)
$95,900 + $462,000
$557,900
2022
$4,423 (+8.3%)
$95,900 + $421,400
$517,300
2021
$4,086 (+13.5%)
$83,600 + $385,600
$469,200
2020
$3,600 (−1.8%)
$89,300 + $384,100
$473,400
2019
$3,667 (+20.2%)
$89,300 + $388,500
$477,800
2018
$3,051 (−1.1%)
$74,300 + $322,500
$396,800
2017
$3,085 (+3.1%)
$74,300 + $319,200
$393,500
2016
$2,993 (+1.8%)
$74,300 + $315,400
$389,700
2015
$2,941 (−7.0%)
$74,300 + $312,400
$386,700
2013
$3,163
$74,300 + $320,800
$395,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.76 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,595
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
530632300018000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
RE2.5
AREA 3
Estate Residential 2.5 District
The intent of this district is to required minimum lot sizes of 2. 5 acres where sensitive environmental resources exist. Such environmental resources may include karst formations, wetlands, hillsides, heavily wooded land, and the lake’s watersheds. The dual purposes of this district are: A. To protect such sensitive environmental resources.; B. To permit a rural level of development which will not endanger and can be used to protect these sensitive resources.
Zone overlays
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,002
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,510
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Acres: 5.76
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,720.52
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Monroe County Community School C
Elementary School: University
Middle Or Junior School: Tri-North
High School: Bloomington North
Location Information
Directions: Turn onto E Kings Rd from SR 46. Turn right onto E James Rd.
Subdivision Name: Kingston Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,595
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Monroe County
APN: 530632300018000003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026