USAINBloomingtonSouthwest Bloomington City403 W Kirkwood Ave

$750,000

Sold

6 months ago

403 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN

Name: 403 W Kirkwood Ave, Sold in Bloomington - eXp Realty
Brand: RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties
SKU: 22071861
Price: 750000 USD

House

MLS® 22071861

Buyer represented by an agent of RE/MAX Acclaimed Properties

3 Bed

3 Bath

5788 sqft

3 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 5788 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes

Lot Size

Approx. Age 1895

Avg. Price Per Sqft $129

MLS® Number 22071861

Property Address: 403 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404-5158

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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

MLS® Number22071861

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1895

BasementCeiling - 9+ feet, Full, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access

Driveway

Garage Spaces

Heat

A/C

Heating Fuel

Extras

Price History

Mar 23, 2026End Date

$770,000Sold Price

Sold

Nov 5, 2025List Date

$750,000List Price

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