1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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SOLD
OCT 28, 2026

$170,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,864 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Refi. Payment $1,289/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 28, 2026 for $172,500 (3% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$171K
Since last month
$0 (0%)
Since last year
Decreased$30K (-15%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2K (-1.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +16% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$170K
September 2026$170K
August 2026$179K
July 2026$214K
June 2026$211K
May 2026$210K
April 2026$204K
March 2026$202K
February 2026$194K
January 2026$196K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4 Woodruff Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$236,500
07/31/26
3
2
1,704
56 Whites Pl, Bloomington, IL
0.40
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$320,000
09/23/26
4
2
2,535
1112 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$179,900
06/18/26
3
1
1,632
1311 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$171,500
07/13/26
2
1.5
1,320
1115 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$135,000
08/10/26
2
1.5
1,408
9 Riser Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$249,900
07/27/26
3
2
3,200
1105 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.75
Single-Family Home
$219,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,459

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1004 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.01
$147,300
3
1
1,022
Off Market
1102 Rosney Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$142,400
3
2
936
Off Market
1107 Rosney Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$153,800
2
1
1,500
Off Market
1006 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$159,400
3
1
912
Off Market
910 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$129,900
2
1
800
Off Market
1108 Rosney Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$95,100
Studio
1
1,064
Off Market
908 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$79,600
2
1
719
Off Market
909 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$199,500
3
2.5
1,567
Off Market
911 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$207,800
4
2
1,117
Off Market
907 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$139,800
Studio
1
1,344
Off Market
1108 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$158,500
2
1
891
Off Market
913 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$115,900
Studio
1
1,638
Off Market
1112 Rosney Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$133,700
3
1
1,500
Off Market
905 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$86,000
Studio
1
1,179
Off Market
915 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
-
2
2
1,671
Off Market
1110 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$105,000
2
1
936
Off Market
1108 N Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
903 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$118,400
2
1
1,574
Off Market
917 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$168,400
7
4
3,296
Off Market
1112 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$95,500
Studio
1
720
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
0.39 acre lot
2,864 sqft
$60/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Large fully fenced backyardFlexible floor planComfortable living spacesAbundant cabinetry
Welcome home to this charming and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in an established Bloomington neighborhood. The flexible floor plan offers two bedrooms and two full baths on the main level, along with comfortable living spaces and a bright eat-in kitchen filled with natural light, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of room to gather. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms perfect for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard featuring a spacious 12x23 deck-ideal for summer BBQs, gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Recent updates include a new A/C (2022), tear-off roof (2013), all newer windows completed in 2020, gutters with gutter guards (2020), new shed (2019), dishwasher (2019), refrigerator (2021), and gas range (2022). Move-in ready with room to grow, this home is ready for its next chapter. This home is sold as-is.
1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,864 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $172,500 on Oct 28, 2026 (3% below the $178,500 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,800, with a rent estimate of $2,018/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Patricia Hadley, (309) 663-6128
RE/MAX Choice
Bought with: Amanda Ham, (309) 883-0608, RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12721436

Home Details for 1002 E Empire St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Block,PartialNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2864 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1434353033

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $178,500Price Per Sqft: $60/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Sep 27 2026Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: BloomingtonCommunity: Not Applicable
School Information
Elementary School: Bent Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 87Jr High / Middle School: Bloomington Jr High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 87High School: Bloomington High SchoolHigh School District: 87

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2864 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12721436

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 28, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12721436
Sold
$172,500
Sep 28, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12721436
Contingent
$178,500
Sep 3, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12721436
PriceChange
$178,500
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 1, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12721436
Listed For Sale
$185,000
Sep 30, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11479451
Sold
$159,900

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$269K
$4.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$120
$1MoM
Available listings
187
5MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Bloomington

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  • 84% say there are sidewalks
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  • 57% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 1002 E Empire St

  • What is 1002 E Empire St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL is $170,800.
  • What is the price history for 1002 E Empire St?
    1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $172,500 in October 2026.
  • Is Bloomington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bloomington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bloomington?
    The median sale price in Bloomington is $269K. That is up $4.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1002 E Empire St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1002 E Empire St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL has laundry facilities.

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