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Bloomington,IN 47404
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,570 sqft
Price per Sqft $99
Subdivision No Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 22071861
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1895
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Acres 0.2
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Located just two blocks from the Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, this iconic 1895 Victorian landmark-known as the Batman House-was built by John Waldron, Sr. as a wedding gift for his daughter and son-in-law, Ira C. Batman. Designed by architect John Nichols, the home blends French Second Empire, Queen Anne, and Romanesque Revival styles and features an extraordinary use of Indiana limestone from top to bottom. Listed in Bloomington's West Side National Register Historic District, this architectural gem offers approx. 4,000 sq ft of finished space on the main levels plus a usable attic and lower level, totaling 7,500-8,000 sq ft. Extensive structural work has reinforced the foundation for long-term stability. Rich in Bloomington history, this is one of the city's most distinctive privately owned historic residences-beautifully preserved and ready for its next chapter. This historically important Victorian masterpiece was home to the Garret Antique Shop opened in 1976. Dennis and Nancy Garrett purchased the property in 1974, doing extensive work to prepare it as their residence and the antique business. The Garret was open from 1976 until Nancy's passing in December of 2023. The Garrett's amassed a world class collection in their personal quarters as well as an extensive inventory in the shop. Prior to the Garrett's ownership the building was used as the Labor Temple for a long period. We don't know exactly when it began using the building. Prior to that it was also home to Weir Funeral Home. The building has a rich 130 year history though all of its uses have been lost to history. This home is being sold in an online auction format with bidding open from Nov 1st through Dec 1st. Bidding closes at 8PM on December first with a soft close. This means any bids placed in the last 3 minutes of the auction will automatically extend the close time, allowing bidders a chance to compete for this fantastic offering. This home has liberal Resid
Location
State IN
County Monroe
Rooms
Basement Ceiling - 9+ feet,Full,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features Attic Access,Attic Stairway,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Entrance Foyer,Hardwood Floors,Hi-Speed Internet Availbl,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Wood Work Stained
Heating Hot Water,Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Library,Dining Room,Living Room
Fireplace Y
Appliance Gas Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
View Y/N true
View City
Building
Story Three Or More
Foundation Block,Stone
Water Private
Architectural Style Victorian
Structure Type Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Fairview Elementary School
Middle Schools Tri-North Middle School
High Schools Bloomington High School North
School District Monroe County Community Sch Corp