520 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

520 E Chestnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

$163,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026

$163,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
1 Bed
1 Bath
850 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$164K
Since last month
Decreased$800 (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$74K (+85.3%)
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 +45% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$161K
July 2026$160K
June 2026$162K
May 2026$160K
April 2026$153K
March 2026$145K
February 2026$142K
January 2026$141K
2025
2024
2023
2020

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
604 1/2 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
0.22
Apartment
$150,000
01/13/26
1
1
2,432
106 E Kelsey St, Bloomington, IL
0.71
Apartment
$105,000
12/22/25
2
1
800
1103 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL
0.76
Apartment
$232,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,200
203 S Regency Dr, Bloomington, IL
1.58
Apartment
$640,000
01/13/26
2
2
1,200
1112 S Fell Ave, Normal, IL
0.89
Apartment
$215,000
04/30/26
2
1
800
503 E Locust St, Normal, IL
1.89
Apartment
$200,000
02/12/26
4
3,600
2001 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL
2.36
Apartment
$3,256,000
02/13/26
2
2
15,810
8 Rounds Rd, Bloomington, IL
2.96
Apartment
$230,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,536
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
606 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.05
$165,900
4
2
-
Off Market
512 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$219,200
5
2
1,200
Off Market
511 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.06
$165,000
2
1
1,480
Recently Sold
610 W Walnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.08
$81,700
1
1
567
Off Market
505 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$196,900
4
4.5
-
Off Market
1008 N Clinton St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.09
$199,500
3
1
1,222
Off Market
503 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.10
$239,900
2
2.5
2,349
Recently Sold
608 E Walnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.10
$192,800
4
2
-
Off Market
614 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$179,900
3
1
2,710
Off Market
511 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$126,100
4
2
-
Off Market
903 Elder St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$208,000
4
2
-
Off Market
905 Elder St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.12
$305,000
6
4
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1940
Living Area
850 sqft
Price/Sqft
$192

About this House

IWU Illinois Wesleyan University Franklin Park Large 1 bedroom apartment perfect to IWU student or young professional. In quiet area has large bedroom large living room kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, on site laundary and off street parking. No smoking
No pets
Darin

Tenant pays their own utilities
520 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft apartment built in 1940. It last sold for $87,000 on Oct 31, 2008. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2020 with an asking price of $600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $163,500, with a rent estimate of $1,021/month.

Home Details for 520 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7844 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 20, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$600
Jan 20, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$600
Sep 16, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$600
Jul 18, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$600

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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 520 E Chestnut St

  • What is 520 E Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL is $163,500.
  • What is the price history for 520 E Chestnut St?
    520 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $87,000 in October 2008.
  • 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 520 E Chestnut St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 520 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 520 E Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 520 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL has laundry facilities.