
Land with Home for Sale in Bloomington, Indiana
645 W Sylvan Ln, Bloomington, IN 47404
Tucked among 7 wooded acres on a quiet lane, this mid-century cottage offers privacy, charm, and exceptional potential just minutes from I-69 and north Bloomington. Step inside to a light-filled living room anchored by a fireplace and framed by large windows overlooking the wooded backdrop. The eat-in kitchen retains its original cabinetry, offering a great footprint for updates. Down the hall are two bedrooms and a full bath ready your personal updates. This home presents a wonderful opportunity to personalize and restore to its full potential. With thoughtful updates, it could shine as a cozy primary residence, weekend retreat, or investment property. Recent improvements include a new water line (2014), retaining wall and front porch/stairs (2020), HVAC system (2021), and roof and gutters (2024). The dry basement includes a one-car garage, laundry and mechanical room, with potential for additional finished living space. Set on a beautiful wooded parcel, the property also offers room to expand. Monroe County Planning has indicated that an addition may be feasible with a preliminary plan review. Whether you're looking to create your dream starter home, expand, or build new, this property offers flexibility in a desirable location. A recently improved home on the lane sold in the $600s, highlighting the area's upside potential.
Location
- Street address
- 645 W Sylvan Ln
- County
- Monroe County
- Zip code
- 47404
- School district
- Monroe County Community School C
- Elevation
- 791 feet
Directions
I-69 North to Sample Rd exit, head West on Sample Rd, continue North on Sample, Simpson Chapel, Burma & Mann Roads, West on Sylvan Lane to property on the Left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 7 acres
- MLS #
- BMLS 202622250
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,654
Parcels
- 53-02-16-100-007.000-017
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- 6-9.999, Heavily Wooded, Rural, Wooded
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Block
- Water
- Public
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Asphalt
Interior
- Room Count
- 5
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom x 2, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Fireplaces
- Yes
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | Elementary | Monroe County Community School C |
| Tri-North | Middle | Monroe County Community School C |
| Bloomington North | High | Monroe County Community School C |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | Price drop | $236,000 | $13,000 -5.2% | BMLS |
| June 8, 2026 | New listing | $249,000 | — | BMLS |






























