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Standalone School and Office Building

525 W 17th Street Bloomington, IN 47404

525 W 17th Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404
$1,200,000
For Sale
Under Contract
$1,200,000

COMMERCIAL - Bloomington, IN

Property Size7,140 SF
Lot Size0.90 Acres
Price / SF$168.07
Days on Market372

Property Features for 525 W 17th Street

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Standard status
Active Under Contract
APN
53-05-32-106-043.000-005
Lot size
0.90 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
013-37010-00 Dolan Lots 31, 33, 35 & Pt Lot 37
Tax Annual Amount
12260

Utilities

Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1988
Flooring type
Laminate, Carpet
Roof type
Shingle
Listing agency FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS
Listed by Chris Cockerham · License #RB14027897
Added: Jul 16, 2025 Updated: Jul 6 at 4:14PM Checked: Jul 22 at 1:06PM
MLS# 202527646

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 7,140 square foot standalone building previously operated as a private preparatory school and is designed with a flexible, ready-to-use layout. The property includes kid-oriented infrastructure that can support childcare and educational programming, while the existing configuration also lends itself to office or community uses. The building sits on a 0.9-acre lot, offering room for day-to-day operations and on-site needs.

Located at 525 W 17th Street in Bloomington, Indiana, the property is positioned in a convenient Bloomington area. Its standalone nature supports independent access and use, while the prior education function means many of the internal improvements are already aligned with learning and supervision environments.

For prospective buyers, this asset fits well for organizations seeking a functional, conversion-friendly facility. Daycare operators, charter or nonprofit education groups, and entities looking to repurpose a school building into office or community space can evaluate the existing layout and school-focused infrastructure to support their program from day one.

Key Highlights

  • 7,140 SF standalone building previously used as a private preparatory school
  • Flexible interior layout designed to support educational, childcare, office, or community use
  • Central air conditioning and laminate and carpet flooring

Local Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $134.5k $18.84
− Vacancy −$32.3k −$4.52
EGI $102.2k $14.32
− OpEx −$25.6k −$3.58
NOI $76.7k $10.74
7,140 SF · lease $18.84/SF/yr · vacancy 24.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$1.10M
$958.4K – $1.28M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,675 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.39%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.22M – $1.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $97,679 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Schools

Suggested Use

Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Carpet & Flooring Store Cosmetic Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
School - Standalone building with flexible, school-ready layout suitable for education, childcare, office, or community use.
Where is this school located?
The property is located at 525 W 17th Street Bloomington, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,140 SF standalone building previously used as a private preparatory school; Flexible interior layout designed to support educational, childcare, office, or community use; Central air conditioning and laminate and carpet flooring
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