NOT LISTED FOR SALE

954 S Sara Ct Bloomington, IN 47401

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $806,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,184 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2014

Last sale price $422,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,145/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Binford Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Backs to Open Ground

About This Home

As of October 2014

Incredible value is found in this almost 5,000 sqft ranch over a finished walkout basement on the Eastside! Built in 2009! An open floor plan, 9 to 10ft ceilings, and hardwood and ceramic tile flooring galore highlight this light filled 5bd, 3.5ba, with a 3 car garage! More features include a large master suite with Jacuzzi tub and 2 large walk-in closets, a fantastic sunroom area, a fireplace in the great room, solid surface counters in the kitchen, and a bright and airy finished walkout basement with kitchenette and wood flooring! Want more? How about great storage, 3 main levels solar tubes that light it up without any lights on, and a large deck w/gas connection for your grill that overlooks a wooded reserve area. Ultra convenient Eastside location just minutes from Indiana University and Eastside shopping and restaurants. Don't miss this tremendous value and its fantastic combo of size and price!

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,231

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storage In Attic
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-08-01-300-005.014-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,231

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 5
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Number of Rooms: 12
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 4
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: Gentry South Lot 14
  • Parcel Number ID: 53-08-01-300-005.014-009
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic Storage, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Stone, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Garage Door Opener, Jet/Garden Tub, Home Warranty Included, Open Floor Plan, Split Br Floor Plan, Kitchenette, Stand Up Shower, Main Level Bedroom Suite
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Sp Lp Percent: 98.6
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 5184
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 5184
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2592
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2592
  • Basement Foundation: Walk-Out Basement, Finished
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x15, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11x14, On Level: Main
  • Recreation Room: Dimensions: 12x16, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 18x18, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x13, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14x15, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 5: Dimensions: 14x15, On Level: Lower
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2592

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 3
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 42x18
  • Garage Sq Ft: 756

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Hvac: Ceiling Fan, Energy Star A/C, Energy Star Heating

Schools

  • School District: Monroe County Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Rogers/Binford
  • Middle School: Tri-North
  • High School: Bloomington North

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Partially Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 13068
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.3

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 4230.7
  • Exemptions: Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Chang Po-Ching
Bought by
Lu Hui-Chen
Current Estimated Value
$744,578

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2014
Closed on
Sep 9, 2014
Sold by
Cheng Chee Wai
Bought by
Chang Po Ching and Lu Hui Chen
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$422,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$337,600
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2009
Sold by
Mcardle & Co Inc
Bought by
Cheng Chee Wai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,513
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2008
Sold by
Gentry South Llc
Bought by
Mcardle & Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lu Hui-Chen -- Clendening Johnson & Bohrer P.
Chang Po Ching -- None Available
Cheng Chee Wai -- None Available
Mcardle & Co Inc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chang Po Ching $337,600
Previous Owner Cheng Chee Wai $285,500
Previous Owner Cheng Chee Wai $304,513
Previous Owner Mcardle & Co Inc $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Sold $422,000 -3.0% $81 / Sq Ft
09/01/2014 09/01/14 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Sale $435,000 -- $84 / 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
2024 $13,053 $637,600 $125,000 $512,600
2023 $6,551 $637,900 $125,000 $512,900
2022 $6,551 $589,600 $125,000 $464,600
2021 $5,392 $511,700 $125,000 $386,700
2020 $5,361 $507,400 $125,000 $382,400
2019 $5,171 $487,800 $75,000 $412,800
2018 $5,106 $480,500 $75,000 $405,500
2017 $5,089 $477,700 $75,000 $402,700
2016 $4,704 $441,300 $55,000 $386,300
2014 $4,283 $401,200 $55,000 $346,200
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201422794

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 53-08-01-300-005.014-009