5271 N Ranch Acres Place, Bloomington, IN 47404-1162

Summer evenings here mean the gate latched and the backyard yours alone — room for the dog, the garden, the grill, all of it. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,640 square feet in Hidden Meadows, one of Ellettsville’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Inside, a kitchen island and wood with a veneer finish counters anchor a space that flows right into the main living area, so the cook is never cut off from the conversation. The primary suite opens to its own private deck — your first coffee, taken in quiet.

Out front, a covered porch; out back, a fully fenced yard ready for play and weekend cookouts. An attached 2-car garage and included washer/dryer mean one less thing to think about on move-in day. You get the best of both worlds: the calmer pace of Ellettsville with Bloomington’s dining, shopping, and Indiana University a short drive down the road. At $354,900, it’s a smart move for owners that wants space to breathe.