1018 Folsom St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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1018 Folsom St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 652 sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
652 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
652 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Move-In Ready & Prime Central Location!

Hello! & welcome to 1018 Folsom Street!

This beautiful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family home offers 652 square feet of updated living space. More than just a house, this property has been the heart of the seller’s family since childhood. Between 2013 and 2024, the seller's late father purchased this home from their son's mother, whom poured his heart into fully remodeling the interior layout. Inheriting the property, the seller spent the last two years upgrading the major systems to honor his legacy. Now, this deeply loved home is completely ready to welcome a new owner who will fill it with happy memories!

Location, Amenities & Commutes:

* Close to Major Higher Education: Located just 8 minutes (under 3 miles) from Illinois State University (ISU) and less than 5 minutes (under 2 miles) from Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU)!

* Unbeatable Rivian Commute: Ideal for local professionals—enjoy a fast, seamless drive to the Rivian Automotive plant in just 15 minutes!

* Steps from Miller Park & Zoo: Located right down the street from the gorgeous Miller Park, offering quick access to the lake, playground, pavilion, splash pads, and the famous Miller Park Zoo!

* Excellent School Proximity: Perfect for young families—Irving Elementary School is just half a mile away, making the morning school drop-off a breeze!

* Transit & Shopping: Conveniently positioned near Bloomington's vibrant downtown, local favorite dining spots, and major roadways for an effortless daily routine!

Recent Major Updates:

* Brand New HVAC: Recently updated, highly efficient central AC and furnace units!

* Upgraded Plumbing: A brand-new main water line and interior pipes installed for completely worry-free living!


Exterior & Outdoor Features:

* Fresh Paint & Curb Appeal: Instantly eye-catching with a freshly painted exterior in a vibrant deep blue with bright white trim!

* Remodeled Front Porch: The enclosed front sunroom has been beautifully remodeled with a brand-new welcoming light fixture!

* Outdoor Space: A large back deck looks over the spacious 6,097 sq ft yard, offering great space for gatherings right across from peaceful park views!

* Parking & Storage: Includes a detached garage and a separate storage shed!

Interior Living Spaces:

* Cosmetic Updates: The entire interior has been freshly painted in a bright, clean neutral palette!

* New Flooring: Rich wood-look laminate flows through the main living area, complemented by plush, brand-new carpet in the bedrooms and the private upstairs primary loft suite!

* Features a highly functional kitchen with full working appliances, a convenient upstairs half-bath and a large upstairs room with bonus flex space that can be used as a office or reading nook!

Step into a home that was built on a foundation of family, care, and quality, perfectly located to capture the best of Bloomington, Illinois. We are so excited to welcome you through the doors and cannot wait to meet the next proud owners of this wonderful home!
1018 Folsom St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 652 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $46,000 on Apr 11, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,559/month.

Home Details for 1018 Folsom St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood, BrickFoundation Type: MasonryLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6097 sqft

Price History for 1018 Folsom St

DatePriceEventSource
04/11/2013$46,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$263K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$123
$7MoM
Available listings
213
20MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,065
Assessment$94,404
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1018 Folsom St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1107 W Wood St, Bloomington, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$118,000
08/15/25
2
1.5
768
1204 W Macarthur Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$50,000
09/19/25
4
1.5
1,146
916 W Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/30/25
2
1
1,026
921 W Wood St, Bloomington, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$170,000
04/10/26
2
1
863
1218 W Macarthur Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$109,000
11/21/25
2
1.5
1,480
916 W Front St, Bloomington, IL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$40,000
05/27/26
2
1
675
1213 Barker St, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$141,000
05/22/26
2
1
1,040
806 S Livingston St, Bloomington, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$153,000
04/02/26
3
1
984
1601 W Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$97,500
08/11/25
2
1
675
1227 Low St, Bloomington, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$107,000
10/31/25
2
2
807

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What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 520 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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