
Improved Land for Sale in Bloomington, Indiana
98 E Smithville Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
What a unique offering here with 23 +/- acres on the corner of Smithville Rd. and Highway 37 South. If you are looking for a property with room to do the things you love...If you need boat or RV storage or workshop space...If you want to have a mini farm...This property could be ALL of those things! The main home on this property is an all-brick 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch with an attached 2 car garage. The 40x64 pole barn was designed for the owner's construction business and racing hobby. Built with four truck size overhead doors, this is barn is large enough for an RV or a Semi Tractor. The property also includes a large shed on the back pasture and a very cute traditional farm barn near the house. The fully fenced pasture is perfect for hobby farming or livestock. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout with fireplaces in both the family room and primary bedroom, an unfinished basement, covered back deck, and all appliances included. Laundry hookups are available on both the main level and in the basement. The home has been vacant for several years and needs some TLC, but lots of potential here! Located just south of Bloomington, this is a fantastic blend of rural living and convenience. This is an estate property being sold by court order. Though we have not explored specific zoning options, the high exposure of Highway 37 makes this a great candidate for a potential business opportunity. Total of 23.08 acres included across four parcels: House: 53-11-04-300-012.000-006 Pt NW SW 4-7-1W (1 Acre); Barns: 53-11-04-300-004.000-006 Pt NW SW 4-7-1W (8.67 Acres); Highway frontage: 53-11-05-400-020.000-006 Pt SE SE 5-7-1W (0.91 Acre); Additional Acreage: 53-11-04-300-007.000-006 Pt SW SW 4-7-1W (12.50 Acres)
Location
- Street address
- 98 E Smithville Rd
- County
- Monroe County
- School district
- Monroe County Community School C
- Elevation
- 807 feet
Directions
From Bloomington: Hwy 37 South, East on Smithville Road, property is on the Right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 23.08 acres
- MLS #
- BMLS 202514656
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $6,343
Parcels
- 53-11-04-300-012.000-006
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Garage
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Features
- 2 nd Detached Garage, Fence, Pole/Post Building
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 9
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Garbage Disposer, Microwave, Range
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Deck Covered, Deck Open, Dishwasher, Disposal, Formal Dining Room, Garage Door Opener, Landscaped, Main Floor Laundry, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Porch Covered, RV Parking, Refrigerator, Tub and Separate Shower, Water Heater Electric
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available | — |
| Water | Public | Available | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview | Elementary | Monroe County Community School C | — |
| Batchelor | Middle | Monroe County Community School C | — |
| Bloomington South | High | Monroe County Community School C | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Price drop | $575,000 | $25,000 -4.2% | BMLS |
| Sept 17, 2025 | New listing | $600,000 | — | BMLS |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Listing removed | $649,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Price drop | $649,000 | $50,000 -7.2% | BMLS |
| July 11, 2025 | Price drop | $699,000 | $50,000 -6.7% | BMLS |
| Apr 25, 2025 | New listing | $749,000 | — | BMLS |



































