705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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705 Bell St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 3,823 sqft

$227,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,618/mo*
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$227,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,618/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,823 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Beautiful American Foursquare home with so much to offer! Home sits on a double lot 100x146 and includes an adjacent "buildable" lot 56x146 next to Emerson Park. The house has a lovely 3-season room with access to an extra-large deck overlooking a flower garden, mature landscaping, and the park beyond. Enter the home via the charming front porch - noting the original stained glass window in the living room and extra tall ceilings. Large L-shaped kitchen includes ample storage with solid oak cabinets and an original walk-in pantry measuring 5x7. Proceed up the unique double-sided stairway with original woodwork details to 3 bedrooms. Convenient 2nd floor laundry is next to current flex space ideal for a home office or easy conversion into a 4th bedroom. The spacious, semi-finished 3rd floor attic can be easily finished for additional living space. An oversized, detached 2-car garage includes space for a workshop and additional storage in the attic accessible via staircase. All appliances stay. Kitchen floor 2021, water heater 2020, dishwasher 2019, front porch posts and railings 2018, air conditioner 2015, roof tear-off 2014. Please note: $4,500.92 tax amount reflects both parcel ID's #21-09-232-004 and #21-09-232-005. Approx. 400 sq ft of total sq ft is the 3rd floor attic area. Crawl is approx. 5x11.5.
705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,823 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $185,000 on Jul 14, 2021 (5% above the $176,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $227,700, with a rent estimate of $2,052/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 705 Bell St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Attic, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Storage, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3823 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range HoodDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Shed(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: Steel SidingNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2109232004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $176,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jun 02 2021Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3823 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11106787Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Kathy O'Brien Boston, ABR,AHWD,GRI,PSA,SRS, (309) 261-1428
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with: Stephen Sovereign, (309) 826-4646, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11106787

Price History for 705 Bell St

DatePriceEventSource
07/14/2021$185,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11106787
06/03/2021$176,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11106787
06/01/2021$176,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11106787

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$248K
$10.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$116
$5MoM
Available listings
193
16MoM
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What Locals Say about Bloomington

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  • 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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    " 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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    "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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    "Halloween trick or treating is the highlight, there are not other events that take place on our neighbourhood."
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    "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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    "great public transport access, & pretty central to most places in town. grocery & pharmacy & restaurants nearby too! love our neighborhood."
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    "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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    "A good and quite neighborhood, most of people are friendly, lawn is well-kept, many children playing outside."
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    "Great community and helpful neighbors. Low crime rate. Many restaurants to choose from. Clean cities"
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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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    "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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    "The commute anywhere is negligible since this is a fairly small community and it has a good transpusystem"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information