1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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FOR SALE
0.39 ACRES

$178,500

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

1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Mortgage $1,330/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
0.39 acre lot
$62/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

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.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Patricia Hadley, (309) 663-6128
RE/MAX Choice
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12721436
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 1002 E Empire St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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: Natural Gas,Forced Air,BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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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: $62
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12721436

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12721436

Additional Information

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Around this home

What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 522 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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    "Halloween and icecream social"
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    "I live by Washington Grade School which is a great school. 3 generations of my fam went there. Family neighborhood with lots of kids and aging neighbors. Not enough diversity but otherwise happy here. Been in my home 20 years. "
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  • Lauren
    "Sweet corn circus, farmers markets, tailgate and tall boys music festival, and all of the other local events around town. "
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  • Conwayjm
    " Nice neighborhood to take walks in and not too much traffic. Lots of parks and sidewalks, as well as dog parks make it family and dog friendly. "
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "By car driving approximately 15 mins oneway Return also same way and same route same amount of journey"
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "Dog owners around this are very much like it since it has dig friendly neighbour wood with lot of dog owners. They enjoy walking with across street."
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  • Gonzalesjessie379
    "It’s a safe neighborhood with large trees and beautiful homes. Not only do I live here but I grew up in this neighborhood. Downtown is just a few blocks away with shops night life and parades. "
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  • Melinda Turner
    "People who walk their dogs clean up behind them and they are very respectful of your yard. I like the keep the on leash never see any wondering around the neighborhood."
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  • Romi Rudzinski
    "Halloween trick or treating is the highlight, there are not other events that take place on our neighbourhood."
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  • Tess B.
    "unit 5 is a great school district. lots to do in the ways of trails and parks. heartland community College also offers a lot of fun classes for kids in the summer time. "
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  • Kellysully248
    "the area has two dogs parks. they are both nice parks. one is maxwell, the other is called Shepard. excelente area for dogs to play and socialize. safe neighborhood for walking your dog. plenty of parks too "
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  • Emily M.
    "great public transport access, & pretty central to most places in town. grocery & pharmacy & restaurants nearby too! love our neighborhood."
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  • Matthew
    "Calm neighborhood with a little street traffic off of busier roads. Close to downtown, older buildings, and near Wesleyan. Never had a problem in 5 years "
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  • Rtwebb1978
    "Quiet and nice area. I have some good neighbors and they are helpful. It’s private and enjoyable to live in this area. "
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  • Peg F.
    "Dogs are welcome and I have never seen one loose. Some people do not pick up their animals waste, which I think is very rude.. the “Dog Run” is not what is perceived on the pamphlets, it is very small fenced in area..so everyone just lets their dogs go on any grassy area"
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  • Anyuan
    "A good and quite neighborhood, most of people are friendly, lawn is well-kept, many children playing outside."
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  • Rakesh.pisces
    "That neighborhood is kids friendly and good school is available. Diverse culture is also an important factor."
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  • Bauerb6
    "Great community and helpful neighbors. Low crime rate. Many restaurants to choose from. Clean cities"
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  • Laverne T.
    "They would love this area. Dogs are welcomed here. There are times when you need to keep an eye out for stray dogs "
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  • Bauerb6
    "Beautiful well kept community. Safe atmosphere and great schools. Good neighborhood with plenty of restaurants "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "My commute can be long for a smaller city like Bloomington.. 15 to 20 minutes everywhere you go. I like around 5 minutes is long enough. "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "There’s a lot of places to walk the dogs as well as ponds to play in. Very welcoming neighborhood! Would recommend for people with pets"
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  • Jennifer B.
    "great place to raise children. neighbors are friendly, clean city and neighborhoods. schools are also great! excellent teachers."
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  • Denise
    "My commute is fine...takes 15 minuets to get to most places in town. Traffic is fine most of the time "
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  • Reliant61
    "I am retired, so no commute. You can be anywhere in town in 20 minutes or less. Public transportation is available but I have never used it. Most amenities are close enough to walk to if needed."
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  • Faye
    "I have lived in this area for 20+ years. It is very family friendly and has a strong flow of young professionals from the universities near by. "
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  • Tammy H.
    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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  • Faye
    "As a neighborhood resident for 20 years, I can safely say this place is a steady family area perfect for raising a family. "
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  • MO
    "I am retired so I don’t have a commute. I have 3 grocery stores within walking distance too. I can get anywhere in town in less than 20 minutes "
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  • Mark O
    "Just a lot of stopping and chatting going on in the neighborhood during walks. The downtown and uptown communities sponsor a lot of entertainment and events to attend."
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  • Reliant61
    "The commute anywhere is negligible since this is a fairly small community and it has a good transpusystem"
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  • Bcfishe
    "There are many families with children in the neighborhood plenty of parks schools nearby great location. Seven minutes to work I work in normal"
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  • Will Buckem
    "it takes a village to do anything now-a-days. Real talk. Our neighborhood is blended and mostly we all lookout for each other."
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  • Dakota B.
    "Many great places in town. Lots of places to eat. Also, many awesome schools ranging from Pre-K / College Graduate. Taxes are a bit high in some areas, but are mostly alright."
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  • Rianna S.
    "There is access to a bus system but most places must be traveled via car. There are not many restaurants or shops close by. "
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  • Jodimacewan
    "It’s quiet safe, easier to park than larger places. Close to trail parking and restaurants. Close to work. "
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  • Dkkdcarter
    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$263K
$3.55KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$122
$1MoM
Available listings
192
9MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$179K
Since last month
Decreased$43K (-19.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$33K (-16%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+7%)
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 +15% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$171K
August 2026$179K
July 2026$214K
June 2026$211K
May 2026$210K
April 2026$204K
March 2026$202K
February 2026$194K
January 2026$196K
2025
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.32
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$236,500
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3
2
1,704
1112 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.12
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$179,900
06/18/26
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1,632
1115 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.08
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$135,000
08/10/26
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1,408
1311 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.16
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$171,500
07/13/26
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1,320
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0.50
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$172,000
10/15/25
3
2
2,682
504 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
0.62
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$150,000
06/17/26
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2
2,528
9 Riser Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.43
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$249,900
07/27/26
3
2
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0.75
Single-Family Home
$219,000
12/03/25
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2,459

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1108 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$159,000
2
1
891
Off Market
1006 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$155,000
3
1
912
Recently Sold
1115 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.08
$135,000
2
1.5
1,408
Recently Sold
911 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$210,800
4
2
1,117
Off Market
1120 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$189,600
4
2
1,716
Off Market
1106 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.10
$162,600
3
1
941
Off Market
1112 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$179,900
3
1
1,632
Recently Sold
1202 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$176,000
2
1
1,120
Off Market
1126 N Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$177,400
4
1
1,500
Off Market
1305 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.13
$152,200
2
1
1,450
Off Market
1206 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.13
$185,300
2
1.5
1,672
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11479451
Sold
$159,900
Aug 5, 2022
Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #11479451
Pending
$159,900
Aug 4, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11479451
Contingent
$159,900
Aug 1, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11479451
Listed For Sale
$159,900
Apr 22, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10181586
Sold
$113,500

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Frequently asked questions about 1002 E Empire St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1002 E Empire St?
    Based on a $178,500 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL is approximately $1,358 (about $974 principal & interest, $309 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1002 E Empire St compare to homes in Bloomington?
    1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL is listed at $178,500, about 32% below the $263K median sale price in Bloomington.
  • What do residents say about Bloomington?
    Residents describe Bloomington, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Bloomington, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 1002 E Empire St?
    The closest schools to 1002 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL are Bent Elementary School (rated 4/10), Bloomington High School (rated 3/10), Bloomington Jr High School (rated 5/10).
  • 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.
1002 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,864 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12721436.