1309 E Short St, Bloomington, IN 47401

This residential lot is part of Bloomington Cohousing, Indiana’s first cohousing community, offering a framework to build a home designed for both privacy and connection. Buyers choose from approved home plans and select their preferred builder. The community includes shared amenities intended to support day-to-day interaction, including a common house with a large kitchen, dining area, laundry facilities for oversized items, resident storage, and flexible open space for gatherings. Additional community features include a guest cabin for overnight visitors, a community garden, a picnic shelter, bike storage, a mail kiosk, and designated parking areas. A nature-centered setting surrounds the neighborhood, including a 10-acre nature conservancy.

The community is located adjacent to the SE YMCA, with green space throughout the neighborhood. The property is described as being just minutes from downtown Bloomington, local parks, and Indiana University’s campus.

For buyers seeking a lot within a planned community, this offers a clear path to construct a home using an approved plan and your selected builder, while also providing access to shared facilities such as the common house, garden, and guest accommodations. The established shared amenities can be a practical fit for residents who want a built-in community setting while maintaining independent living.