1121 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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1121 E Monroe St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 5,331 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$508,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,551/mo*
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$508,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,551/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,331 sqft
(on 0.34 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$509K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$134K (+35.3%)
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 +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$512K
July 2026$516K
June 2026$514K
May 2026$515K
April 2026$496K
March 2026$496K
February 2026$477K
January 2026$489K
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
903 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$365,000
07/16/26
5
2.5
4,422
1202 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/31/26
6
5
5,352
1007 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$435,000
05/29/26
6
4
6,512
314 Davis Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$490,000
08/13/25
5
3.5
3,154
1111 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$557,000
02/02/26
5
1.5
5,088
502 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$259,000
02/06/26
3
3
3,036
1011 Monroe Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/13/26
3
2
2,140
1105 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$219,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,459
10 Inverness Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.73
Single-Family Home
$389,000
03/20/26
4
2.5
3,822
101 N Bellemont Rd, Bloomington, IL
0.71
Single-Family Home
$320,000
04/15/26
4
2.5
3,720

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
1201 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$675,300
4
5.5
4,176
Off Market
1108 E Jefferson St #7, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.08
$115,000
3
1.5
1,441
Recently Sold
1210 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.11
$430,100
4
2.5
2,328
Off Market
1202 Elmwood Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$650,000
6
5
5,352
Recently Sold
1107 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.11
$482,900
3
3
4,222
Off Market
1104 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.14
$325,800
3
2.5
2,864
Off Market
304 Perrin Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$374,900
3
1.5
2,397
For Sale
1211 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$250,300
4
2
-
Off Market
1110 E Jefferson St #19, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.16
$131,650
3
1.5
1,116
Recently Sold
1108 E Jefferson St #11, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.16
$162,700
3
1.5
1,202
Off Market
1108 E Jefferson St #12, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.16
$158,900
2
1.5
1,088
Off Market
1108 E Jefferson St #13, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.16
$156,600
3
1.5
1,129
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1897
Lot Size
0.34 acres
Living Area
5,331 sqft
Price/Sqft
$95
Parking
Garage

About this House

Built in 1897 & the Winner of the 2001 Old House Society Historical Home Award! Character, Charm & Quality radiate in every sq ft of this 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath gem! Located in Bloomington's coveted Elmo neighborhood across from Bloomington Country Club on a HUGE fenced lot! Stunning outdoor living area- an entertainer's dream with a gorgeous enclosed courtyard that flows from the sprawling front porch and offers a deck with pergola, patio and even a natural gas line run for a grill! The yard is an oasis with lush professional landscaping, plenty of green space and a beautiful koi pond with granite water spill bowls! The home itself, as noted, is award winning... and rightfully so! With beamed ceilings, french doors, refinished hardwood floors, period millwork, double pane windows, built-ins GALORE and all the charm and character one would hope to find in a home of this magnitude! The Chef's Kitchen is spacious and offers a built-in booth with custom table, Corian counters, Prairie Woodwork Amish Hickory cabinets with all the bells and whistles (pull-out shelving, cutting boards, a HUGE pantry cabinet & more)! The kitchen also has glass backsplash, tile flooring, a cabinet faced sub-zero fridge, two dishwashers, two ovens, a desk & a gas range cooktop. The main level is also home to the Front Family Room with a lovely working fireplace, a Living Room with a so many windows that it feels like a sunroom, a Formal Dining with a built in wood hutch and a sunken Den with a soaring ceiling and a fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. Dual staircases lead to the second floor, which is home to 4 bedrooms and a full bath with a jetted tub. The THIRD floor is the amazing Master Suite featuring a full bath with tiled shower and skylight, dual walk-in closets and window seats! Oversized 2-car garage and brick driveway with room for 3 cars. SOME of the many recent updates include: Roof 2018. 3rd Floor Bath Remodel 2019. Deck & Courtyard Remodel & Fence 2020. 3rd Floor Bathroom Remodel 2019. A must see home in a PRIME LOCATION that is priced to sell!
1121 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,331 sqft single-family home built in 1897. It last sold for $378,000 on Apr 6, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $508,500, with a rent estimate of $3,449/month.

Home Details for 1121 E Monroe St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: RadiantAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Softwood, Hardwood
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1897
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 6, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11453002
Sold
$378,000
Mar 8, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11453002
Contingent
$399,900
Oct 28, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11453002
PriceChange
$399,900
Price decreased by 6%
Aug 18, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11453002
PriceChange
$425,000
Price decreased by 6%
Jul 2, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11453002
Listed For Sale
$450,000

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$260K
$3.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$123
$0MoM
Available listings
201
12MoM
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "great public transport access, & pretty central to most places in town. grocery & pharmacy & restaurants nearby too! love our neighborhood."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1121 E Monroe St

  • What is 1121 E Monroe St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1121 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL is $508,500.
  • What is the price history for 1121 E Monroe St?
    1121 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $378,000 in April 2023.
  • 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 $260K. That is down $3.42K from the prior month.
  • Does 1121 E Monroe St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1121 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1121 E Monroe St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1121 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL has in-unit laundry.