1214 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

1214 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 992 sqft

$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,371/mo*
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$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,371/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
992 sqft

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Description

Gorgeous three bedroom ranch with one bath that has been very tastefully updated! Fantastic east side location, close to schools! All new kitchen cabinets with Corian countertops in 2014, bathroom updated in 2014, roof replaced in 2016, newer windows in 2013, new concrete driveway and back pad in 2019, water heater 2015, spray in foam insulation in attic and crawl space in 2018, all new interior doors and trim in 2014, all new appliances in 2014, all new flooring 2014 (Bamboo hardwood in LR, hall and 3 BR, laminate in kitchen). Furnace 08, AC 11, garage door 2013. City sewer line has been updated. All appliances stay including washer and dryer, which are located in a closet in the kitchen. What is left to do to this little beauty you ask?? Nothing, just pack your self up and move in!
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Home Details for 1214 E Empire St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9375 sqft

Price History for 1214 E Empire St

DatePriceEventSource
03/15/2021$141,200Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10977761
01/25/2021$139,900PendingAgent Provided
01/24/2021$139,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/08/2014$85,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10180061
04/26/2014$92,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/26/2012$75,000Sold
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03/03/2012$85,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,240
Assessment$137,868
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1214 E Empire St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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1120 N State St, Bloomington, IL
0.15
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$153,000
09/15/25
2
1
936
1006 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
0.21
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$155,000
11/25/25
3
1
912
1212 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$140,000
07/11/25
3
1
1,248
1112 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.34
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$172,500
10/08/25
3
1
1,632
803 Marion St, Bloomington, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$110,500
01/05/26
3
1
1,822
1218 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$167,000
12/05/25
2
1
945
911 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$199,000
05/30/25
4
2
1,117
1216 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$150,300
06/18/25
3
1.5
1,827
7 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.46
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$178,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,204
204 Sherwood Way, Bloomington, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$235,000
07/31/25
3
1
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What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 518 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

  • 72 % 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

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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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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  • Carpenter j.
    "Best community in the Midwest to raise a family or start a career. Good restaurants, downtown/uptown experiences, and very stable real estate market with a lot of bang for your buck. "
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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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1214 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 992 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 1214 E Empire St was last sold on Mar 15, 2021 for $141,200. The current Trulia Estimate for 1214 E Empire St is $191,200.