617 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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OFF MARKET

$198,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,084 sqft

617 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Est. Refi. Payment $1,510/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 8, 2022 for $148,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$198K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$50K (+33.9%)
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 +93% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$198K
September 2026$198K
August 2026$197K
July 2026$204K
June 2026$201K
May 2026$199K
April 2026$195K
March 2026$191K
February 2026$186K
January 2026$186K
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
504 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$150,000
06/17/26
4
2
2,528
903 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$100,000
07/10/26
4
2
1,680
502 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$115,000
11/04/25
5
2
3,162
4 Woodruff Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$236,500
07/31/26
3
2
1,704
7 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$178,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,204
413 Phoenix Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$172,000
10/15/25
3
2
2,682
806 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$88,000
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,650
706 N Prairie St, Bloomington, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$185,000
05/14/26
3
2
1,721
11 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$240,000
11/07/25
3
2.5
1,944
609 E Market St, Bloomington, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$158,000
09/18/26
3
1
2,028

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
619 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.01
$160,500
Studio
1
1,856
Off Market
615 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.01
$168,200
3
3
2,134
Off Market
621 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.02
$163,400
Studio
1
1,650
Off Market
623 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$85,000
3
1
1,650
Off Market
611 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$209,900
3
5
3,795
Off Market
616 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$127,000
3
2
1,350
Off Market
614 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$178,300
3
1
2,710
Off Market
620 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
$146,700
3
1.5
1,224
Off Market
901 Elder St #2, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.03
-
1
1
-
Off Market
901 Elder St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
2,569
Off Market
901 Elder St #6, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
-
Off Market
901 Elder St #4, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
550
Off Market
901 Elder St #1, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
-
Off Market
901 Elder St #3, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
500
Off Market
622 E Locust St #2, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
600
Off Market
622 E Locust St #3, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
550
Off Market
622 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$206,100
4
4
-
Off Market
622 E Locust St #4, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
600
Off Market
622 E Locust St #1, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
-
1
1
600
Off Market
612 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
0.04
$30,000
Studio
2
2,194
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1900
2,084 sqft
$95/sqft
Garage

About this House

Check out this home on East Chestnut. Great location, Close to shopping and schools. Hardwood floors throughout.
617 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,084 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $148,000 on Apr 8, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2014 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 8, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $198,100, with a rent estimate of $1,851/month.

Home Details for 617 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 8, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078316
Sold
$148,000
Feb 3, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #11078316
Pending
$148,000
Feb 3, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078316
Contingent
$148,000
Jan 17, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078316
PriceChange
$148,000
Price decreased by 3%
Dec 7, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11078316
Listed For Sale
$152,000

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

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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  • Renee5259
    "I have a beautiful view of the lake in my front yard. "
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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 617 E Chestnut St

  • What is 617 E Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 617 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL is $198,100.
  • What is the price history for 617 E Chestnut St?
    617 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL last sold for $148,000 in April 2022.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 617 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 617 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL is about 0.18 acres (7,710 sq ft).
  • Does 617 E Chestnut St have a garage?
    Yes, 617 E Chestnut St in Bloomington, IL has a garage.

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