701 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

701 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
4 Beds
2 Baths
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This home has 2 different addresses,701 E Empire and 1009 N. Clinton. but one pin with 701 E. Empire assigned to that pin #. There are 2 Rental units, main floor and 2nd floor units, both 1155 sq ft, 2 bedrooms 1 bath each. First floor is rented through May 21, 2025, 2nd floor is vacant. Could be converted back to 1 home. Attached 6 car (1200 Sq Ft.)garage, built in 1986, could be rented, leased with a unit, or used by owner. Waste pipes are PVC, wiring redone and copper pipe added before 1987. Asbestos removed and lead paint removed from home. Roof of house replaced about 2013 with new underlayment. Each unit has a Square D panel , separate gas water heater, and gas furnace. Upstair unit has central air, lower unit has 1 window unit provided by owner.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 30, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 701 E Empire St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Cellar,PartialNumber of Rooms: 4
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Electric,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Garage(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 6Number of Covered Spaces: 6Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 10Parking: Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Off Alley,Off Street,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2104227001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $130,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 11 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: BloomingtonCommunity: Not Applicable
School Information
Elementary School: Bent ElementaryElementary School District: 87Jr High / Middle School: Bloomington Jr High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 87High School: Bloomington High SchoolHigh School District: 87

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12124795

Additional Information

SidewalksStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Peg Donaldson
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Bought with: Non Member, NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12124795

Price History for 701 E Empire St

DatePriceEventSource
08/30/2024$117,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124795
08/11/2024$130,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124795
08/11/2024$130,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12124795
01/02/2020$600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/20/2019$600Listed For RentAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,719
Assessment$137,589
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 518 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

  • 72 % 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

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "That neighborhood is kids friendly and good school is available. Diverse culture is also an important factor."
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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
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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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  • 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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    "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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701 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1915. This property is not currently available for sale. 701 E Empire St was last sold on Aug 30, 2024 for $117,500 (10% lower than the asking price of $130,000).