3 James Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701
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Open floor plan is very spacious, much bigger than it appears from the outside.
OFF MARKET

$149,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 29, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,605 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,605 sqft

3 James Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,605 sqft
Price/Sqft
$93
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3 James Pl.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

3 bedroom ranch in fantastic location you are sure to love! Near IWU, ISU, Uptown Normal, & steps away from the Constitution Trail. Remodeled stone house on a low traffic, quiet street. Kitchen and bathroom are updated. Beautiful hardwood floors. Living room features cozy stone gas fireplace, with remote start. Shaded deck in the back yard is prefect for relaxing. Basement is clean, dry, and has a vast amount of storage space.

Lease is for two years. Minimum credit score of 650 is required.
Small pets are allowed but no smoking is allowed in the house.
Tenant responsible for utilities, lawn maintenance, and snow removal.
3 James Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,605 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $100,000 on Nov 1, 2000 (5,614% above the $1,750 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $149,400, with a rent estimate of $1,670/month.

Home Details for 3 James Pl

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 3 James Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
906 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$105,000
05/20/26
3
1
1,728 sqft
1415 N Clinton Blvd, Bloomington, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$226,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,672 sqft
1522 N Clinton Blvd, Bloomington, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$104,150
05/07/26
2
1
588 sqft
1203 S Linden St, Normal, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$150,000
10/14/25
2
1
1,912 sqft
1338 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$90,000
01/23/26
2
1
826 sqft
1411 Fell Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$250,000
11/10/25
3
1
2,160 sqft
506 University Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$145,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,248 sqft
1515 Fell Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$110,000
04/16/26
2
2
900 sqft
803 Marion St, Bloomington, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/19/26
3
1
1,822 sqft
403 Beecher St, Bloomington, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$146,000
12/16/25
3
1
966 sqft

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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

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    "Halloween and icecream social"
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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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  • Dkkdcarter
    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,750
Jun 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750
Jul 12, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jul 3, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,700
Price decreased by 3%
May 19, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750

Frequently asked questions about 3 James Pl

  • What is 3 James Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3 James Pl in Bloomington, IL is $149,400.
  • What is the price history for 3 James Pl?
    3 James Pl in Bloomington, IL last sold for $100,000 in November 2000.
  • 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 3 James Pl have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3 James Pl in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 3 James Pl have parking?
    Yes, 3 James Pl in Bloomington, IL has on-site parking.

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