NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2608 E Poplar Ct Bloomington, IN 47401

Estimated Value: $503,296 - $615,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,956 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2017

Last sale price $399,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,357/month

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Binford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of May 2017

This well-maintained, one owner, Richard Helms home is located on a quiet culdesac in the coveted Spicewood neighborhood. Close to east-side shopping and parks, it is just 8 minutes from downtown and the IU campus. The interior is striking for its high ceilings and flexible, open plan spaces. The main floor in particular is ideal for entertaining. A central kitchen is open to a family room and bonus room, which flows into the dining room and living room from which one can view the lovely architecturally designed entryway. There is a wood-burning fireplace in a smaller family room off the kitchen. The flooring throughout the main areas of the lower level is solid red oak. Large windows look out onto mature landscaping and inviting patio spaces in both the front and back. Also on the main floor is a half bath and a spacious laundry room that leads to the oversized 2-car garage boasting a decorative concrete floor in addition to pull down stairs leading to the extra storage in the attic, new garage doors and openers, and a large, built-in storage cabinet . Upstairs, a spacious master suite with a walk-in closet, Juliet balcony, and bonus closet awaits. The master bath offers stunning cabinetry and granite counters with solid brass candelabra light fixtures. Three additional bedrooms and an additional bath are also found on the second floor. Including the features above, the following improvements have been made within the last one to three years: Crawl Space enhancement (has been a dry space for 30 years); triple window and window treatment replacement in smaller family room with fireplace and patio view; Master bedroom large triangular architectural window replacement; furnace, air-conditioning unit, water heater, Samsung front loading washer and dryer, gas range and Samsung Triple French Door refrigerator. In addition, several diseased prone ash trees have been removed and the backyard professionally landscaped; 30x22 stamped concrete patio added with wrap around walkway to front of house; interior painted; house and wood fence painted and fence reinforced; enhanced LED lighting and new fixtures with daylight illumination in large entryway. Updated lighting also in the Master bedroom, and small family room off the kitchen. A beautiful wood front door and decorative side panel added. Lastly, a 4x11 modern California Closet added to a second floor bedroom. Spicewood is an established neighborhood with a true community feel.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trish Sterling

Sterling Real Estate Listed on: 01/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Cole

RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,420

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86x165
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,956 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Rogers/Binford Elementary School
  • Jackson Creek Middle School
  • Bloomington South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Spicewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-08-10-417-003.000-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,420

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 32
  • Style: One and Half Story
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Total Number of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 015-04730-00 SPICEWOOD II SEC 5 LOT 156 |
  • Parcel Number ID: 53-08-10-417-003.000-009
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Cable Ready, Ceilings-Vaulted, Garage Door Opener, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room
  • Cross Street: Poplar Drive
  • Grid: Southeast Bloomington Cit-3000
  • Improvmnts In Last5 Yrs: Yes
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb, Near College Campus, Near Walking Trail
  • Parcel Id2: 53-08-10-417-003.000-009
  • Sp Lp Percent: 93.88
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2016
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2956
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2956
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2956
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.98
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Dining Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 20x14, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18x10, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x17, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22x20, On Level: Main
  • Den: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 20x17, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: Upper
  • Other Room1: Entry, Dimensions: 10x13, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof Material: Dimensional Shingles
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Fence: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 22x20
  • Garage Sq Ft: 440
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Electric Company: Duke Energy Indiana
  • Gas Company: CenterPoint Energy
  • Water Company: Bloomington City Utility
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx10, On Level: 10

Schools

  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Rogers/Binford
  • Middle School: Jackson Creek
  • High School: Bloomington South
  • Elementary School: Rogers/Binford

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 86x165
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 14375
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.33

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2420
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bloomington South
  • Middle School: Jackson Creek
  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2017
Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
The Donna K Wilber Revocable Trust
Bought by
Starnes Adrian R and Starnes Megan R
Seller's Agent
Trish Sterling
Sterling Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Cole
RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-6.12%
Total Days on Market
121
Current Estimated Value
$553,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,824
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%
Original Mortgage
$359,100
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2013
Sold by
Wilber Donna K
Bought by
Wilber Donna K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2013
Sold by
Fromm Leonard D and Wilber Donna K
Bought by
Wilber Donna K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Starnes Adrian R $399,000 Titleplus
Wilber Donna K -- None Available
Wilber Donna K -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Starnes Adrian R $345,100
Closed Starnes Adrian R $359,100
Previous Owner Wilber Donna K $246,400
Previous Owner Fromm Leonard D $41,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Sold $399,000 -6.1% $135 / Sq Ft
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2017 01/16/17 For Sale $425,000 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $5,020 $454,700 $114,600 $340,100
2022 $4,521 $408,900 $99,700 $309,200
2021 $3,809 $362,500 $93,400 $269,100
2020 $3,639 $345,400 $93,400 $252,000
2019 $3,295 $312,000 $56,100 $255,900
2018 $2,842 $268,900 $47,400 $221,500
2017 $2,710 $256,000 $28,500 $227,500
2016 $2,468 $239,100 $28,500 $210,600
2014 $2,355 $230,100 $28,500 $201,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201701677

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 53-08-10-417-003.000-009