708 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

708 E Monroe St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,785 sqft

$126,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $915/mo*
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$126,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $915/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,785 sqft

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Description

Great two story investment property on a one way nostalgic brick street in a convenient location (Gold and Red Connect-Transit routes) close to downtown Bloomington with alley parking. Feel the charm in this 100+ year old home with wrap-around shared porch, tons of natural light, lots of character with original woodwork, original hardwoods in most living spaces, pocket doors, and tall ceilings. Unit A has 2 bedrooms, full bath, eat-in kitchen, new carpet and paint, classic vestibule, 4 seasons room located in the front great for an office or playroom, washer and dryer in unfinished basement, access to an 8x10 powered utility shed, and two parking spaces. Unit B has a large bedroom, large living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, plus access to an unfinished walk up attic, and one parking space. Major updates are done! New asphalt shingles on the main part of home and metal roof on the rear side of the home (both with transferable warranties), convenient ramp in the rear to the porch, newer appliances, water heaters, forced air furnaces approximately 20 years old. Rented for over 20 years, tenants pay all utilities. Home could be converted back to a single family four bedroom home. Large main floor Unit A is vacant and could be owner occupied to pay towards the mortgage. Property next door with tenant leases is also available, the owner would like to sell at the same time if possible. Property being sold as is with inspections done for informational purposes only.
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.

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Home Details for 708 E Monroe St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5717 sqft

Price History for 708 E Monroe St

DatePriceEventSource
04/20/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11316041
03/14/2022$133,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11316041
02/28/2022$133,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11316041
02/02/2022$133,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11316041
01/17/2022ListingRemovedColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
10/15/2021$135,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11247952
05/01/2001$128,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,930
Assessment$71,409
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 708 E Monroe St

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706-708 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL
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$160,000
08/25/25
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2
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610 E Mulberry St, Bloomington, IL
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$190,000
04/21/26
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409 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
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$155,000
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708 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
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$290,000
08/28/25
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3.5
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802 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL
0.24
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$320,000
05/01/26
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3
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606 E Front St, Bloomington, IL
0.19
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$200,000
06/02/25
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1
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211 E Mulberry St, Bloomington, IL
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$199,900
08/14/25
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3
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601 S Clayton St, Bloomington, IL
0.54
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$255,000
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3,200
502 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL
0.24
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$180,000
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1018 N Prairie St, Bloomington, IL
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$225,000
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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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  • 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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  • Carpenter j.
    "Best community in the Midwest to raise a family or start a career. Good restaurants, downtown/uptown experiences, and very stable real estate market with a lot of bang for your buck. "
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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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708 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,785 sqft multi-family. This property is not currently available for sale. 708 E Monroe St was last sold on May 1, 2001 for $128,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 708 E Monroe St is $126,300.