916 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

916 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,273 sqft

$108,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $799/mo*
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$108,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $799/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,273 sqft

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Description

Estimated ready date March 1st .
The home will be cleaned before you move in. It is clean for showing, but not move in ready clean.

The leases are 12 months, but once you sign we will never raise the rent.
So if you plan to be here long term know that in ten years your rent will be the same as the day you signed. We own this home and have no plans to sell it. We raised our family here for 20 years and there are too many memories to let it go.
Two story home close to BJHS and BHS.
There is a basement that has washer and dryer hookups.
Basement can be used for storage but has gotten water three times in the last 30 years (Torrential Rainfall).
The front yard is fenced in.
The back yard is fenced in.
No central air, but there are two newer window a/c units.
NO GARAGE (Garage in back is not part of the rental)
(Possible pets with non refundable deposit) This must be talked about before signing any lease.
Once you view the property it will be considered held for 24 hours. This way you do not feel rushed into signing a lease. No other viewing will take place or be scheduled until the 24 hours has passed. If you need more time let us know before the time has passed and we will extend it another 24 hours (Max 48 hours).

We have never used section 8 but are willing to try the program. We are actively looking into it.

Home can be shown M-F after 4 Sat & Sun after noon.

Rent is $1,250 per month. Lawn care is provided by us (Mowing and trimming).
Late fee will be attached after the 5th of the month.
Rent can be deposited at our bank (Less than a mile from this property)
We can also take payment via Venmo.
We can also do a 6 Month lease if you want a shorter lease.

If you are interested, please fill out the Zillow application. Let us know why you are moving out of your last home and please provide references.

Tenants are not allowed to make any alterations to the home without signed permission.

Our lease is for one year, but unlike other rentals our rates will not change at renewal provided your rent is in good standing. So as long as you pay rent on time if you choose to renew your lease no details will change.

All potential tenants will be rated and the best fit for us will be chosen. Life happens so no one thing will disqualify you. We understand that not everybody has perfect credit and that in itself will not disqualify you.

This home is listed as no pets, but you can request an exception. If a pet is approved, it will require a non refundable pet deposit (Price depends on the pet).

Animals that are not considered pets and don't require approval are limited to:
1. Fish
No more than a 20 gallon aquarium (unless agreed to). Aquariums are not allowed on the second floor no matter how small.
2. Geckos
3. Chinchillas (Limit two)

All Service animals must be disclosed and verified and will not count as a pet. This is done because my insurance rates depend on the animal.

Renter is responsible for all utilities (Electric, Gas and Water).
The earliest move in date is March 1st 2025.
Home must be available for inspections if and when requested. These would only be done to verify the condition of the home and or the city doing its yearly inspection.

We are looking for tenants who do not need watched over. We only expect you to pay the rent on time, keep the home and yard looking nice. These things are required by the city so we have no control over that.

There is a large garage in back, but it is NOT part of the rental. This is only used as storage for us and we will not be there daily. Last year we accessed it twice.

The renters are able to park behind the garage and there is a gate so company can walk through the back yard if needed. There is also a long single wide driveway that has room for three cars.

There is a basement that from time to time (three times in 20 years) gets water. Because of this we do not list it as usable space with the exception of renters have used it for a washer and dryer.

The renters are responsible for changing the furnace filter once a month (the landlord is happy to do this if you want the intrusion every month). This is done as a convenience for the renters, so you don't have us coming into their home every month. The filters are supplied in bulk by the landlord.
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 February 06, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 916 E Locust St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Window Unit

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 916 E Locust St

DatePriceEventSource
02/11/2025$1,250ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/04/2025$1,250Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/27/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/12/2024$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/01/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/19/2023$1,200Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/06/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
01/07/2022$1,200Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
01/09/2020$1,000ListingRemovedN/A
12/10/2019$1,000Listed For RentN/A
01/11/2018$100,000ListingRemovedN/A
10/13/2017$100,000Listed For SaleN/A
12/01/1997$52,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,283
Assessment$121,470
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 916 E Locust St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
905 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$50,000
07/14/25
2
1
798
7 Walker Dr, Bloomington, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$178,000
01/27/26
3
2
1,204
816 E Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$50,000
09/09/25
4
2
1,564
904 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/14/26
2
1
1,944
906 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$163,000
06/27/25
2
1.5
1,846
1006 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$155,000
11/25/25
3
1
912
911 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
0.20
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$199,000
05/30/25
4
2
1,117
506 Colton Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.13
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$240,000
07/24/25
2
1
1,213
803 Marion St, Bloomington, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$110,500
01/05/26
3
1
911
1112 Eastholme Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$172,500
10/08/25
3
1
1,632

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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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916 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,273 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 916 E Locust St was last sold on Dec 1, 1997 for $52,000 (4,060% higher than the asking price of $1,250). The current Trulia Estimate for 916 E Locust St is $108,700.