1229 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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1229 E Jefferson St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,350 sqft

$238,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,705/mo*
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$238,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,705/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$238K
Since last month
Decreased$500 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$7K (-2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$60K (+33.7%)
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 +53% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$238K
July 2026$237K
June 2026$239K
May 2026$239K
April 2026$234K
March 2026$231K
February 2026$226K
January 2026$225K
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
1233 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$220,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,767
18 Harwood Pl, Bloomington, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$207,000
10/24/25
2
2
1,480
1105 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$172,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,500
1202 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$187,500
11/18/25
3
2
1,800
7 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$178,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,204
215 Willard Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/29/26
2
2
1,960
401 Willard Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$218,500
02/23/26
3
2
1,456
1207 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$140,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,480
222 Leland St, Bloomington, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$230,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,690
1602 E Jackson St, Bloomington, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$160,000
11/03/25
2
1
1,428

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
1233 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$220,000
3
2
1,767
Recently Sold
1230 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$343,200
4
2.5
2,171
Off Market
1314 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.11
$654,000
4
2.5
3,600
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
0.11
$251,300
4
2
-
Off Market
1306 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.14
$474,600
4
3
3,847
Off Market
14 Country Club Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.19
$1,060,500
4
4.5
3,141
Off Market
1302 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.15
$296,300
7
5.5
-
Off Market
1324 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.19
$416,300
4
2
4,037
Off Market
102 Vale St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.23
$202,000
3
3.5
2,102
Off Market
4 Harwood Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.22
-
2
1.5
871
Off Market
1217 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.21
$337,900
4
2.5
2,604
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Living Area
1,350 sqft
Price/Sqft
$176
Parking
Garage

About this House

Available NOW Background & Credit Checks required.
House for rent - $1,350/Month -- 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with bonus office w/ glass door and tiled breezeway. Attractive ranch home in a quiet neighborhood centrally located for rent. Located just blocks away from Washington Elementary School, State Farm Corporate, Bloomington Country Club in desirable Founders Grove area. Details: - 2 Bedroom - 1 Bonus office - 2 Bath - Hardwood floors throughout - Large Eat in Kitchen - Full unfinished Basement w/ tons of storage - Laundry Area - Fenced Backyard - Deep 1 Car Garage - New driveway - Central A/C - Stainless steel appliances - Newly remodeled bathrooms - Fresh paint - Energy efficient - Tenant Pays All Utilities
- 12 Month Lease / Background Check / 1-month Deposit $1,350/Month -- 2 Bedroom plus office/2 Bath Credit/Background Check To schedule a showing of this rental property, please inquire via e-mail or phone/text. (RLNE2405719)
1229 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $178,000 on Jul 13, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 3, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $238,000, with a rent estimate of $1,547/month.

Home Details for 1229 E Jefferson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Office
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7738 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11427605
Sold
$178,000
Jun 14, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11427605
Contingent
$175,000
Jun 7, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11427605
Listed For Sale
$175,000
Feb 3, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,350
Dec 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,350

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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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 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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    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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Frequently asked questions about 1229 E Jefferson St

  • What is 1229 E Jefferson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1229 E Jefferson St in Bloomington, IL is $238,000.
  • What is the price history for 1229 E Jefferson St?
    1229 E Jefferson St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $178,000 in July 2022.
  • 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 1229 E Jefferson St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1229 E Jefferson St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1229 E Jefferson St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1229 E Jefferson St in Bloomington, IL has in-unit laundry.