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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
5.32 acresLot Size
$267Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Franklin• FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Est. $4,667 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5455 E James Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202606108
May 15, 2026
Sold
$1,150,000
$267/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 26, 2026
Listed
$1,190,000
$276/sq ft
IRMLS #201608367
Apr 25, 2016
Sold
$751,000
$174/sq ft
Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$750,000
$174/sq ft
+31
Elegant wood, steel & crystalline contemporary perfection in the middle of 5 heavenly wooded acres in supremely quiet, convenient, prestigious east-side Kingston Estates! Lovingly redesigned & recreated, wide-open ranch over finished walkout lower level is better than brand new. Dramatic 3-level expansion in 2007 designed by Christine Matheu, built by Golden Hands Construction. Main level wows are the ultimate great room--all eyes on the view, the gleaming hardwoods, the fireplace--stunning granite-topped kitchen new in 2013 featuring Nancy Hiller cabinets, dining room & sun room with great walls of glass showcasing the beautiful natural surroundings, staircase to fun, upper level loft hideaway, main level master bedroom with ensuite bath remodeled 2015, spacious study. Lower level is open, bright, streaming with natural light, has huge family room with 2nd fireplace, 3 more bedrooms, full bath, new in 2007 study/hobby room. Vast expanse of infinity deck with stainless railings is the perfect stage for outdoor entertaining, swimming, dining, & hot tubbing. Lovely in-ground pool, landscaped for beauty & privacy, got a new apron, liner & filter in 2011-12, heater in 2015. Countless other updates, upgrades & news before, in between & since. In addition to the attached 2-car garage, there's a detached 890 SF3-car garage with walk-up loft. Near state forest land & great for nature hikes. Professionally landscaped by Abell Nursery & Designscape, featured in 'Bloom' magazine, here's a dream of a home that only comes along once in many a moon. You wouldn't want to miss it.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,435 (+2.9%)
$97,700 + $956,600
$1,054,300
2023
$9,167 (+14.8%)
$93,100 + $913,300
$1,006,400
2022
$7,987 (+8.4%)
$93,100 + $773,300
$866,400
2021
$7,366 (+19.0%)
$80,900 + $714,600
$795,500
2020
$6,192 (−3.2%)
$80,900 + $694,900
$775,800
2019
$6,394 (+6.0%)
$80,900 + $707,500
$788,400
2018
$6,029 (−0.6%)
$65,900 + $675,700
$741,600
2017
$6,066 (+3.3%)
$65,900 + $674,800
$740,700
2016
$5,874 (+46.2%)
$65,900 + $667,200
$733,100
2015
$4,018 (−12.0%)
$65,900 + $440,600
$506,500
2013
$4,565
$64,100 + $474,700
$538,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.32 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
4,844
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
530632300024000003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Master Downstairs
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 13
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,392
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,917
# 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, Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Lot Size Acres: 5.32
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,510.56
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: GPS Friendly
Subdivision Name: Kingston Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,844
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Monroe County
APN: 530632300024000003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026