1202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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OFF MARKET

$159,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 920 sqft

1202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Refi. Payment $1,249/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 10, 2021 for $111,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$159K
Since last month
Decreased$500 (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$49K (+44.3%)
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 +78% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$160K
September 2026$159K
August 2026$161K
July 2026$165K
June 2026$162K
May 2026$160K
April 2026$156K
March 2026$154K
February 2026$150K
January 2026$151K
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
1109 N State St, Bloomington, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$171,900
08/25/26
2
1
945
1309 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$152,000
07/28/26
2
1
720
1218 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$167,000
12/05/25
2
1
945
1210 Greenlawn Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$166,000
07/14/26
3
1
945
1006 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$155,000
11/25/25
3
1
912
904 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/14/26
2
1
1,944
1338 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$90,000
01/23/26
2
1
826
1115 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$135,000
08/10/26
2
1.5
1,408
602 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$196,000
07/02/26
3
1
1,178
1311 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$171,500
07/13/26
2
1.5
1,320

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
1204 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$196,600
2
1
1,148
Off Market
1101 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$119,000
2
1
637
Off Market
1112 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$146,600
Studio
1
1,220
Off Market
1103 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$278,600
4
3.5
3,034
Off Market
1206 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$185,600
Studio
2
1,680
Off Market
1105 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$109,500
2
1
783
Off Market
1104 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$221,700
3
3
2,214
Off Market
1102 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$154,400
Studio
1
1,391
Off Market
1208 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$237,700
3
2
2,538
Off Market
1107 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$103,400
3
1
984
Off Market
1106 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$172,300
3
1
1,178
Off Market
1109 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$171,900
2
1
945
Recently Sold
1210 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$330,100
1
1
1,500
Off Market
1101 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$171,700
3
1
1,136
Off Market
1101 N Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1100 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$110,200
Studio
1
775
Off Market
1101 1/2 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$184,900
3
2
1,645
Off Market
1103 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.07
$93,300
Studio
1
756
Off Market
1108 N State St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.07
$201,700
2
1
1,140
Off Market
1203 Greenlawn Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.07
$134,900
3
1
1,060
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
920 sqft
$173/sqft
Garage

About this House

Adorable Ranch Home on Corner Lot! Large living room with wood burning fireplace. Bright, open kitchen with standard appliance package. Wood laminate floors and ceiling fan in dining room. Two, nice sized bedrooms. A cozy enclosed 3-seasoned front porch. An oversized, attached 1-car garage and a large fenced in yard. Conveniently located near schools and shopping. Ready to move in!
1202 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 920 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $111,000 on May 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $159,000, with a rent estimate of $1,403/month.

Home Details for 1202 E Empire St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Shingle Not WoodFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8250 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 10, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11034590
Sold
$111,000
Mar 30, 2021
Source: Keller Williams #11034590
Pending
$114,900
Mar 28, 2021
Source: Keller Williams #11034590
Listed For Sale
$114,900
Mar 2, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$92,000
Feb 26, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$92,000
Price decreased by 2%

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

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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1202 E Empire St

  • What is 1202 E Empire St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1202 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL is $159,000.
  • What is the price history for 1202 E Empire St?
    1202 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $111,000 in May 2021.
  • 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 $263K. That is up $3.55K from the prior month.
  • Does 1202 E Empire St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1202 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1202 E Empire St?
    The lot at 1202 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,250 sq ft).

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