This property has a lot of history, and so much potential! Once a School House now a home that features a 2 bedroom, one bath, kitchen with eat in, comes equipped with Refrigerator, gas range/oven, microwave, washer (that is new) dryer, and freezer in the garage. Hardwood floors, good size living room, ceiling fans, large bedroom upstairs with many possibilities, smaller bedroom on main. Some updates include new hot water heater, Brand new roof on house, and both garages, new gutters on all structures, new down spouts, and new garage overhead doors with garage door opener on front garage. Furnace is 3-4 years old, some paint has been done. Lots of beautiful trees, flowering trees, bushes, perennials. There are so many possibilities with this gem. The Sellers have only used window units and they will all stay. 4 car garage all on 5.8 acres of ground. Such a great price for such a great property. This is to be sold AS IS. Please submit offer with AS IS addendum.
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$130Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Dena Baker• Dena's Place Real Estate Servi
Nestled on a picturesque 5.42-acre property, partially wooded, this turn of the century home boasts a unique blend of history and functionality, having served as a school in its past life. After six decades of creating countless memories, a new chapter awaits this family home. The upper-level bedroom spans approximately 250 square feet, with an open closet feature that divides the space. You’ll need to get your paintbrush out and let your flooring company know you have some business for them, as well as a few other projects and you’re there! The property features two detached garages, one measuring 24' x 24' for two cars, and a second 1-car garage 13’ x 24’ with an attached 11' x 24' carport. Conveniently connected to public water via Van Buren Water Inc. , this property is just a short drive from major retailers like Menards and Lowes, and a mere 20 minutes from downtown Bloomington and Indiana University. Enjoy easy access to a range of amenities on Bloomington’s west side, including restaurants, all kinds of shopping, and a movie theater. The property is being sold "As Is". The sale includes a refrigerator, microwave, fan/hood, curtains/blinds, washer, dryer, and gas range (propane).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$102 (+2.0%)
$42,200 + $100,100
$142,300
2023
$100 (+2.0%)
$42,200 + $81,500
$123,700
2022
$99 (−42.8%)
$41,600 + $83,800
$125,400
2021
$172 (+1.1%)
$36,600 + $72,100
$108,700
2020
$170 (+33.2%)
$31,600 + $75,100
$106,700
2019
$128 (−55.1%)
$21,600 + $70,200
$91,800
2018
$285 (−0.2%)
$21,600 + $69,600
$91,200
2017
$285 (+0.9%)
$21,600 + $69,300
$90,900
2016
$283 (+16.0%)
$21,600 + $70,500
$92,100
2015
$244 (−18.7%)
$21,600 + $69,700
$91,300
2013
$300
$21,600 + $65,500
$87,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.55 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,536
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1899
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
530917200007000015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
AG/RR
Agriculture/Rural Reserve District
The character of the Agriculture/Rural Reserve (AG/RR) District is defined as that which is primarily intended for agriculture uses including, but not limited to, row crop or livestock production, forages, pasture, forestry, single family residential uses associated with agriculture uses and limited, very low density, rural non-farm related single family uses and not in (major) subdivisions. Its purposes are to encourage the continuation of agriculture uses, along with the associated single family residential uses, to discourage the development of residential subdivisions and non-farm-related nonresidential uses, to protect the environmentally sensitive areas, such as floodplain and steep slopes, and to maintain the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, the number of uses permitted in the AG/RR District is limited. Some uses are conditionally permitted. The conditions placed on these uses are to insure their compatibility with the agriculture-related uses. The development of new non-farm residential activities proximate to known mineral resource deposits or extraction operations may be buffered by increased setback distance.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bloomington, IN • 47403
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bloomington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8817 W Gardner Rd
$192,278
$7,622 under list price of $200K
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