1008 S Palmer Ave

This attractive 1920's bungalow home in the Bryan Park neighborhood has unbelievable charm and architectural features specific to the vintage. Arched doorways, hardwoods, built-ins, window seats, original kitchen cabinetry and a carved limestone fireplace add to the charm of this home near one of Bloomington's favorite city parks and Indiana University. Since 2010 the owners have made substantial investments toward eliminating fossil fuel dependence and reducing the carbon footprint of this home. Replaced or updated: in 2023 a full geothermal HVAC heat pump was installed. A10 panel solar roof system with microinverters, new electric induction stove, new electric water heater tied into geothermal system, newly expanded electrical panel, blown insulation in 1/2 of attic, attic skylight and Andersen windows throughout. In addition, an ADA access ramp, wheelchair-ready bathroom and carport have been tastefully incorporated into the design. This bungalow floor plan has 3 ground floor bedrooms, a modern universal design en-suite bathroom completed in 2019 with dual access bedroom, a finished attic with full stair. Downstairs in the full basement is a small clawfoot tub, second toilet, sink, laundry, and even a bunker exit door like in Wizard of Oz. The fenced backyard includes space for dogs to play and habitat areas for birds and pollinators. Deer-resistant plantings complement the south and east aspects of the house. The alley behind the house is closed to humans but sometimes used by deer, rabbits, groundhogs and even a fox has been spotted passing through. This adorable home is near downtown and the beautiful IU campus, in the friendly, much walked Bryan Park area. Only a few blocks from the B-line trail, Bryan Park swimming pool, Soma coffee, the World Market and Kroger's. This and the surrounding blocks house many IU staff, instructors, retirees and graduate students as well as artists, craftsmen, and the general riff-raff that makes Bloomington such an attractive town.