$1,395 / Month
521 W Smith Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | — |
About This Property
This 3-BR, 2-BA restored Greek Revival cottage in Prospect Hill is available for rent. Great location, blocks to IU, downtown, B-Line Trail, shopping. Perfect live-work space. $1,395/mo + utilities. Available July 2021. Flexible lease term. Enjoy urban living at its finest in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in Bloomington near Indiana University, blocks from downtown Bloomington and the B-Line trail. The 1880s restored Rachel Wright House, located in the historic Prospect Hill neighborhood, offers over 1500 sq. ft. of original charm and modern conveniences. From the welcoming front porch, the home opens to a sunlight-filled main level with refinished vintage wood floors and tall ceilings. The living room features a focal-point folk art gas fireplace and leads to two bedrooms—one of which is being used as study—and an updated full bath with Italian tile that includes a stacked washer and dryer. The renovated kitchen has custom cabinets, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, a built-in dining nook and Marmoleum flooring. Upstairs is the 3rd bedroom and renovated full bath as well as a large storage area. The home’s outdoor living space is perfect for entertaining and offers a David Smith-designed cottage garden with limestone accents, a small brick patio, a garden shed and cedar picket fence. In addition to a newer roof, updated electrical and plumbing, and conditioned crawl space, the home offers a high-efficiency furnace and on-demand water heater. There is ample nearby street parking, besides the parking space directly in front of the Rachel Wright House, there is street parking on Smith Avenue, Jackson Street and Howe Street. This floor plan is ideal for someone that works from home. Located in the Fairview Elementary, Tri-North Middle School and Bloomington High School North school districts.
521 W Smith Ave is a house located in Monroe County and the 47403 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Monroe County Com Sch Corp attendance zone.
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Vibrant Downtown Bloomington is much more than a college town -- but Indiana University Bloomington provides plenty to cheer about. In addition to cheering on the Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium, the university is home to the Indiana University Arboretum, Dunn Meadow, and Dunn's Woods. Other attractions in Downtown Bloomington include the WonderLab Science Museum, the Monroe County History Center, and the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center.
There's always something happening in Downtown Bloomington, from live music at nightclubs to festivals like Arts Fair on the Square, the Limestone Comedy Festival, the Bloomington Craft Beer Festival, and the 4th Street Festival of the Arts. Downtown is home to the state's largest farmers' market, the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, held June to September. Walkable and bicycle-friendly, Downtown Bloomington offers a variety of walking and biking trails.
Learn more about living in Downtown Bloomington INBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 387-388 Sq Ft | $699 | $1,183 | $1,550 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 684-691 Sq Ft | $749 | $1,265 | $2,040 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1018-1022 Sq Ft | $865 | $1,544 | $2,850 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1391-1393 Sq Ft | $689 | $2,157 | $5,550 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1790 Sq Ft | $599 | $3,540 | $10,000 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
521 W Smith Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.4 miles from IU Bloomington.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
301 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
574 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 1-7
11 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
300 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
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521 W Smith Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403