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ActiveSite-Built Home

5601 S Handy Road

$175,000

$218.75 / sq ft

Est. $1,262/mo

Bloomington, IN 47401

  • 3.5 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
800 sq ft
Lot
3.5 ac
Year built
1899
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
September 28, 2026
MLS #
202640211

About this home

Potential Alert!! checkout this unique property situated on 3.5 acres on Bloomington’s desirable south side. Offering incredible versatility, this parcel features two separate single-family dwellings—both being sold strictly as-is—making it an ideal setup for a multi-unit rental portfolio, a family compound, or a value-add flip. Left Unit: A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring a solid limestone exterior and an detached 1-car garage. It just needs a buyer with vision to bring its classic character back to life. Right Unit: A 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home with vinyl siding, offering a great canvas for renovations and updates. Location is everything, and this property delivers. Enjoy room to spread out on expansive acreage while staying just minutes from southside amenities, including easy access to Lake Monroe for boating, fishing, racing, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're searching to build passive income or execute a high-upside transformation, 5601 S Handy Rd is packed with opportunity. Bring your contractor and your vision!

Monthly payment estimate

$1,262/mo

Principal & interest
$958
Property taxes
$253
Homeowners insurance
$51
Your loan

  • 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
One
Total rooms
4
Total area
800 sq ft
Finished area above grade
800 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
2
Full baths, main level
1

Exterior & parking

Construction
Vinyl Siding, Limestone
Private pool
No
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Lot features
Irregular Lot
Lot size (acres)
3.5 ac
Lot dimensions
irregular
County
Monroe County
Township
Perry
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
traveling south on Fairfax, take a left turn on E Moffett Lane and travel straight towards E Stipp Rd and turn Left on S Handy. the Property will be on your right

Schools

Elementary school
Lakeview
Middle school
Jackson Creek
High school
Bloomington South
School district
Monroe County Community School Corp.

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$3,034
Tax year
2025
Possession
at closing
Parcel number
53-08-26-300-030.000-008

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

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