Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty · Listing agent: Chris Fahy · Cell: 317-847-6203
515 E Monroe Dam Road
Bloomington, IN 47401
Original price $474,000 · Price reduced on September 11, 2026
- 5 acres
- 4-car garage
- Basement
- Energy efficient
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,560 sq ft
- Lot
- 5 ac
- Year built
- 1989
- Type
- Site-Built Home
- Listed
- July 31, 2026
- MLS #
- 202631031
About this home
Just minutes from the Salt Creek Recreation Area boat ramp, this thoughtfully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat on 5 private wooded acres offers the perfect blend of Lake Monroe adventure, peaceful seclusion, and exceptional versatility. Whether you're searching for a weekend getaway, a full-time residence, or a property with outstanding short-term rental potential, this one checks all the boxes. Inside, the open-concept floor plan centers around a stunning new kitchen featuring white soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a classic tile backsplash, and a large center island with breakfast bar seating. New flooring, updated lighting, and modern finishes throughout create a bright, welcoming space that comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests, making it ideal for hosting family and friends or accommodating larger groups. Outside, the possibilities continue with an oversized detached two-car garage, a 32' x 28' insulated pole barn with electricity, a covered parking area, and plenty of room to park an RV, boats, trailers, and recreational equipment. Whether you're spending the day on Lake Monroe, exploring Hoosier National Forest, or relaxing around the property, you'll appreciate the space to store all your outdoor toys. Paynetown State Recreation Area, beaches, marinas, and miles of hiking trails are just minutes away, while Indiana University and downtown Bloomington are approximately 15 minutes from your doorstep. With its generous sleeping capacity, abundant parking, exceptional storage, and prime location near both Lake Monroe and IU, this property offers outstanding flexibility as a personal retreat or a short-term rental for lake visitors, university events, football weekends, graduation ceremonies, and other Bloomington-area activities. If you've been searching for a place where lake living, outdoor adventure, and investment opportunity come together, you've just found it.
Monthly payment estimate
$3,048/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,564
- Property taxes
- $347
- Homeowners insurance
- $137
- Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 1, 2026.
- Taxes: the seller's 2025 bill as reported to the MLS. Yours may differ once your own deductions apply.
- Insurance: estimated at 0.35% of the price per year.
- An estimate, not a loan offer. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and down payment.
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Property details
Interior
- Levels
- Detached
- Total rooms
- 6
- Total area
- 1,560 sq ft
- Finished area above grade
- 1,040 sq ft
- Finished area below grade
- 520 sq ft
- Main level
- 1,040 sq ft
- Below grade total
- 520 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 2
- Bedrooms below grade
- 1
- Full baths, main level
- 1
- Full baths, below grade
- 1
- Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- HVAC
- Ceiling Fan
- Appliances
- Disposal
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
- Interior features
- Alarm System-Security, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertops-Stone, Detector-Smoke, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop, Custom Cabinetry, Garage Utilities
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Doors
- Low-Emissivity Doors
Exterior & parking
- Style
- Cabin
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Block
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Attached garage
- No
- Garage type
- Detached
- Garage sq ft
- 672 sq ft
- Parking
- Garage Door Opener, Gravel
- Private pool
- No
- Fencing
- Partial, Chain Link
- Other structures
- Pole/Post Building
- Outbuilding 1
- 896 sq ft
- New construction
- No
- Energy-efficient features
- HVAC, Thermostat
Waterfront & lake
- Waterfront
- No
Lot
- Lot features
- Heavy Woods, Irregular Lot, Rolling Lot, 3-5.9999, Wooded
- Lot size (acres)
- 5 ac
- Lot dimensions
- 279x781
- Location type
- Rural,Other
- County
- Monroe County
- Township
- Clear Creek
- Road frontage
- County Road
- Road surface
- Asphalt
- Platted
- Yes
- Planned unit development
- No
- Directions
- South on IN-37 S. Take the exit toward Monroe Reservoir. Merge onto W Monroe Dam Rd. Turn left onto Monroe Dam Rd. Destination will be on the left.
Schools
- Elementary school
- Lakeview
- Middle school
- Jackson Creek
- High school
- Bloomington South
- School district
- Monroe County Community School Corp.
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $4,160
- Tax year
- 2025
- Tax exemptions
- No Exemptions
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA
- Possession
- Negotiable, At Closing
- Parcel number
- 53-11-21-300-007.000-006
Included in the sale
- Included in sale
- Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Window Treatments,Dryer-Electric,Oven-Convection,Oven-Electric,Range-Electric,Water Heater Electric,Window Treatment-Blinds
Utilities
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Electric provider
- Duke Energy Indiana
- Water provider
- Southern Monroe Water
- Cable / internet provider
- Smithville Communications
Location
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