1601 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
SOLD
OCT 10, 2025

1601 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3,177 sqft

$228,000

Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
3% below list $235K
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,592/mo*
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$228,000

Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
3% below list $235K
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,592/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
3,177 sqft

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Description

Step in to a story book house....this English bungalow offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a two car garage with side access to avoid backing out on to Oakland Avenue. Beautiful hardwood floors through the majority of the home, and an inviting fireplace graces the living room. Cute kitchen with oak cabinets, adjacent to a separate formal dining area, plus a breakfast nook off the kitchen. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Fully renovated bath on the main floor with large walk in shower. Upstairs is a second full bath, two bedrooms and a third room that would make a fantastic walk in closet or den off of the bedroom. Other updates include roof April 2015 (total tear off), Google wifi lights, HVAC 2015, water heater 2015, and plumbing has been replaced from the street to the home. As you walk through this home, you will note little niches in various area that gives this home such a special touch. Don't pass this one up!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 11, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$72/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1601 E Oakland Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3177 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric CooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry ChuteRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,English
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2110205001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000Price Per Sqft: $72/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 10 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: BloomingtonCommunity: Not Applicable
School Information
Elementary School: Oakland ElementaryElementary School District: 87Jr High / Middle School: Bloomington Jr High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 87High School: Bloomington High SchoolHigh School District: 87

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3177 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5875 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12445756
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Karen Wilson, ABR,PSA, (309) 824-3436
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with: Dawn Peters, (309) 445-3668, Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12445756

Price History for 1601 E Oakland Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/10/2025$228,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445756
09/11/2025$235,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445756
08/23/2025$235,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445756
03/27/2024$195,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11960726
02/06/2024$195,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11960726
02/05/2024$195,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11960726
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,657
Assessment$227,322
Home facts updated by county records

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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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1601 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,177 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 1601 E Oakland Ave was last sold on Oct 10, 2025 for $228,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $235,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1601 E Oakland Ave is $233,500.