212 Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
Galley kitchen 17 x 9
Stairway to finished attic
PENDING

$230,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,112 sqft

212 Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Mortgage $1,708/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
$207/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 212 Florence Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This charming all brick bungalow has been updated and redecorated. Hardwood floors throughout with a floor plan designed for comfortable living. It features a screened porch, breakfast nook, hallway with built in storage, and finished attic. Just move right in and enjoy this quiet convenient home located in the popular Founders Grove neighborhood.

Home Details for 212 Florence Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Recreation Room, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street, On Street

Days on Market

Days on Market: 84 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $207

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5500 sqft

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Dkkdcarter
    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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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

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
1602 E Jackson St, Bloomington, IL
0.11
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$160,000
11/03/25
2
1
1,428
1207 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$140,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,480
402 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$240,000
10/01/25
3
2
1,163
1609 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$181,000
09/22/25
3
1.5
2,380
18 Harwood Pl, Bloomington, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$207,000
10/24/25
2
2
1,480
222 Leland St, Bloomington, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$230,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,690
1507 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$220,000
07/06/26
2
1
1,872
1313 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$174,000
11/25/25
2
1
1,923
401 Willard Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$218,500
02/23/26
3
2
1,456
1306 Croxton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$175,500
10/03/25
3
1.5
1,120

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
213 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$181,400
3
2
1,378
Off Market
217 Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$232,300
2
2
1,328
Off Market
210 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.01
$194,400
3
1.5
1,434
Off Market
208 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$273,500
4
2.5
1,916
Off Market
210 N Kreitzer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$192,400
2
1
1,147
Off Market
221 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$249,000
3
1.5
1,807
Off Market
206 Kreitzer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$264,800
2
2.5
2,360
Off Market
9 Harwood Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$356,000
3
2
3,168
Recently Sold
222 S Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$285,000
3
4
2,321
Recently Sold
222 S Kreitzer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.08
$220,700
3
1
1,447
Off Market
1507 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.08
$220,000
2
1
1,872
Recently Sold
1503 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$189,500
4
1
1,206
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2026
Source: N/A
Pending
$230,000
Jun 28, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$230,000
Dec 15, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$145,000

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Frequently asked questions about 212 Florence Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 212 Florence Ave?
    Based on a $230,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 212 Florence Ave in Bloomington, IL is approximately $1,732 (about $1,258 principal & interest, $399 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 212 Florence Ave compare to homes in Bloomington?
    212 Florence Ave in Bloomington, IL is listed at $230,000, about 13% below the $263K median sale price in Bloomington.
  • What do residents say about Bloomington?
    Residents describe Bloomington, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Bloomington, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 212 Florence Ave?
    The closest schools to 212 Florence Ave in Bloomington, IL are Bloomington High School (rated 3/10), Bloomington Jr High School (rated 5/10), Washington Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 212 Florence Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 212 Florence Ave in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 212 Florence Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 212 Florence Ave in Bloomington, IL has in-unit laundry.
212 Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,112 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Jun 28, 2026.