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Cynthia J. Vivona

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Listed by Brian Sample • RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties

$ 750,000

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403 W Kirkwood AVE Bloomington, IN 47404

3 Beds

3 Baths

7,570 SqFt

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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

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403 W Kirkwood AVE Bloomington, IN 47404

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