1116 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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UNDER CONTRACT
0.31 ACRES

$650,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,465 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

1116 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Mortgage $4,838/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1918
0.31 acre lot
$146/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Double-sided gas log fireplaceArchitectural detailsOriginal fireplace mantelStylish herringbone tile flooringCharming stone walkwaysPicturesque views
Absolutely stunning two-story Pilsbury home located on the highly sought-after Monroe Street, where timeless character meets modern updates. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the exceptional curb appeal and the abundance of original charm throughout. Inside, you'll find beautifully refinished original hardwood floors throughout the main and second floors, soaring 9-foot ceilings, exquisite millwork, and architectural details that make this home truly one of a kind. Enter through the front door into the grand foyer, where the stunning original staircase immediately sets the tone. The sun-filled formal dining room is surrounded by windows, creating the perfect setting for everyday meals or special gatherings. The inviting living room features an original fireplace mantel and shares a beautiful double-sided gas log fireplace with the adjoining den and entertaining wet bar. Wrapped in gorgeous marble, the bar top creates an elegant space to host guests year-round. Just beyond, the impressive family room boasts 12-foot ceilings, walls of tall windows, and picturesque views that leads out to the paved backyard patio, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. The functional kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, quarts counter tops, updated stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with seating, and stylish herringbone tile flooring. A convenient back staircase leads directly to the second floor, while a sunken office and half bath complete the main level. Up the winding staircase, the spacious primary suite features a spa-inspired bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower and double-sink vanity. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. A walk-up attic provides excellent storage space and easy access to mechanicals. The finished basement offers even more living space with a second family room, an additional half bath, a generous laundry room, and plenty of storage. Outside, the private backyard oasis is every bit as impressive as the interior. Beautiful, mature landscaping, lush gardens, and charming stone walkways create an incredibly picturesque setting that feels both peaceful and private. The paved patio offers the perfect space for entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply relaxing with your morning cup of coffee while taking in the beautifully landscaped surroundings. The oversized two-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, golf carts, bicycles, lawn equipment, and more. Ideally located just one block from Bloomington Country Club, parks, and schools, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location!
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Tom Petersen, (309) 310-1218
RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12694429
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 1116 E Monroe St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Family Room Down, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, OfficeWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4465 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas OvenDishwasherLaundry: Laundry ClosetMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator S
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments, ShuttersFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 72

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: MasoniteNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2103177019

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $650,000Price Per Sqft: $146
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Contingent

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bloomington
School Information
Elementary School: Washington ElementaryElementary 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: 12694429

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12694429Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttic: Interior Stair, UnfinishedActivation Date: Wed Jul 29 2026

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

What Locals Say about Bloomington

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  • 84% say there are sidewalks
  • 77% say there's holiday spirit
  • 57% say neighbors are friendly
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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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    "I have a beautiful view of the lake in my front yard. "
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    "Halloween and icecream social"
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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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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

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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
502 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.16
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$259,000
02/06/26
3
3
3,036
305 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$293,000
09/04/26
3
2
3,111
1011 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/13/26
3
2
2,140
903 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/16/26
5
2.5
4,422
11 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.18
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$240,000
11/07/25
3
2.5
1,944
210 Leland St, Bloomington, IL
0.35
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$325,000
11/18/25
3
2.5
2,502
1202 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/31/26
6
5
5,352
4 Woodruff Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$236,500
07/31/26
3
2
1,704
1233 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.24
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$220,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,767

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
1118 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.01
$438,900
4
2.5
3,974
Off Market
1114 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$298,600
Studio
4
2,848
Off Market
1205 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$266,200
Studio
3
2,177
Off Market
1201 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$681,700
4
5.5
4,176
Off Market
1112 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$382,600
4
2
2,733
Off Market
1117 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$330,400
5
4
3,187
Off Market
1207 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$350,800
Studio
2
2,517
Off Market
1115 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$364,200
4
2.5
4,614
Off Market
1119 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$540,600
4
3.5
3,795
Off Market
1122 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$665,500
6
4.5
6,327
Off Market
1113 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$251,900
Studio
2
2,570
Off Market
1209 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$642,500
4
3.5
4,571
Off Market
1121 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$508,500
5
3.5
5,331
Off Market
1115 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$535,200
5
3.5
5,276
Off Market
1111 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$498,900
4
2.5
4,986
Off Market
1110 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$593,500
5
4.5
8,219
Off Market
1211 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$286,100
Studio
2
1,793
Off Market
323 S Towanda Ave #AVENUE4, Normal, IL 61761
0.06
$179,100
2
2.5
-
Off Market
1111 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.07
$360,000
3
2.5
2,449
Off Market
1109 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.07
$327,500
Studio
2
3,122
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12694429
Contingent
$650,000
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12694429
Listed For Sale
$650,000
Jul 1, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$285,000
Aug 1, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$279,000

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Frequently asked questions about 1116 E Monroe St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1116 E Monroe St?
    Based on a $650,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1116 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL is approximately $4,874 (about $3,672 principal & interest, $1,127 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1116 E Monroe St compare to homes in Bloomington?
    1116 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL is listed at $650,000, about 147% above 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 1116 E Monroe St?
    The closest schools to 1116 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL are Bloomington High School (rated 3/10), Bloomington Jr High School (rated 5/10), Washington Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 1116 E Monroe St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1116 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1116 E Monroe St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1116 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL has laundry facilities.
1116 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,465 sqft single-family home built in 1918. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12694429.