5 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704
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OFF MARKET

$317,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,850 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

5 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704

Est. Refi. Payment $2,282/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 19, 2019 for $214,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$317K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$104K (+48.3%)
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$319K
August 2026$317K
July 2026$321K
June 2026$322K
May 2026$320K
April 2026$315K
March 2026$313K
February 2026$305K
January 2026$304K
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
212 Hampton Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$315,000
11/05/25
4
3
3,640
123 S Devonshire Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$264,900
11/14/25
3
2.5
2,945
110 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$281,400
03/20/26
4
3
2,928
2603 Wellington Way, Bloomington, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$290,000
01/16/26
3
3.5
3,300
207 Hampton Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$311,000
04/16/26
3
3
3,424
109 S Devonshire Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$261,000
10/10/25
5
3
2,367
105 S Bayberry Ct, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/01/26
4
2
2,262
123 S Sesame St, Bloomington, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$222,500
05/20/26
4
1.5
1,656
122 Camelot Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/10/26
3
2
2,646
105 S Devonshire Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$234,900
02/13/26
3
2
2,320

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
308 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.03
$309,200
3
3
2,938
Off Market
2603 Wellington Way, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.04
$290,000
3
3.5
3,300
Recently Sold
16 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.09
$321,200
4
3
2,475
Off Market
20 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.10
$305,100
3
2.5
3,026
Off Market
2704 Wellington Way, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.08
$271,700
4
3
2,532
Off Market
216 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.08
$294,600
3
2.5
2,054
Off Market
2701 Sheffield Dr, Mc Lean, IL 61704
0.09
$302,400
3
3
2,600
Off Market
2912 Grandview Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.11
$302,900
4
2.5
2,740
Off Market
123 S Devonshire Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.11
$264,900
3
2.5
2,945
Recently Sold
212 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.11
$292,500
3
3
1,811
Off Market
306 Carl Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.14
$274,800
3
2
1,727
Off Market
210 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
0.13
$307,500
3
2
2,884
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1977
0.26 acre lot
3,850 sqft
$82/sqft
Garage

About this House

This home is AMAZING! The care and quality sets this home apart. Hardwood floors in family room and kitchen. Kitchen features granite counters with a tile backsplash, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting, pantry with slide out shelves. Pocket door can separate dining area from kitchen. Laundry is currently in basement, but there are laundry hookups on main floor in mud room. Upstairs bathrooms feature newer fixtures and granite counters. There is a bedroom on the main level and 3 on second level. Basement has two finished areas currently being used as a recreation room and a lower level family room. Tons of storage in basement. Roof was replaced in 2018. Backyard is an oasis with a recently added pergola with ceiling fans. Patio extension gives extra entertaining area. 2 sets of Anderson patio doors. Completely fenced backyard. Oversized two car garage. This home will impress!!
5 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,850 sqft single-family home built in 1977. It last sold for $214,900 on Sep 19, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $317,400, with a rent estimate of $3,082/month.

Home Details for 5 Independence Sq

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stone, Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete BlockPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10480213
Sold
$214,900
Aug 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$214,900
Aug 9, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$214,900
May 25, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10204459
Sold
$193,500
Apr 1, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$197,500

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

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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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 5 Independence Sq

  • What is 5 Independence Sq estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5 Independence Sq in Bloomington, IL is $317,400.
  • What is the price history for 5 Independence Sq?
    5 Independence Sq in Bloomington, IL last sold for $214,900 in September 2019.
  • 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 $263K. That is up $3.55K from the prior month.
  • Does 5 Independence Sq have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5 Independence Sq in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5 Independence Sq?
    The lot at 5 Independence Sq in Bloomington, IL is about 0.26 acres (11,487 sq ft).

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