$155,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2025

1006 E Empire St Bloomington, IL 61701

3 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft
5,532 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Living Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of November 2025

Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a desirable corner lot just minutes from schools and shopping with a newly added large back patio. This home has seen major upgrades in 2025 including a new roof, soffit, seamless gutters, siding, HVAC, hot water heater, concrete patio, outdoor lighting, back door, storm door, and new bathroom sink and toilet. Additional improvements include ceiling fans, closet doors, updated bedroom lights and blinds, and a front door that's just 2 years old. Washer/dryer hookup with gas or electric option, shed stays for extra storage. A fantastic low-maintenance home in a convenient location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Esparza

RE/MAX Rising License #475183938 Listed on: 10/29/2025

RE/MAX Rising

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Butzirus

Brilliant Real Estate License #471001231

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,532 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 912 Sq Ft Home
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Bent Elementary School
  • Bloomington Jr High Middle School
  • Bloomington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,971

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • LivingArea: 912
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 912
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 912
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bent Elementary School
  • High School: Bloomington High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bloomington Jr High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.127
  • Lot Dimensions: 5553
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2971.32
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Kaufman Aaron
Bought by
Scott Elijah
Seller's Agent
Amanda Esparza
RE/MAX Rising
Buyer's Agent
Nick Butzirus
Brilliant Real Estate
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Views
28

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-37.10%
Original Mortgage
$150,350
Outstanding Balance
$150,350
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$2,373

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2018
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Papatyi Ference
Bought by
Kaufman Aaron D
Seller's Agent
Craig Meyer
Meyer-Jochums Agency
Buyer's Agent
Kami Anderson
RE/MAX Rising
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$53,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-29.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.04%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
The Estate Of Clifton Gillispie Sr
Bought by
Papatyi Ference
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 Ftc (Frontier Title Company)
Warranty Deed $52,667 Mclean County Title
Warranty Deed $66,000 Mclean County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Sold $155,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $155,000 +192.5% $170 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $53,000 -29.2% $58 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2018 03/20/18 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2018 02/02/18 For Sale $74,900 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,471 $36,647 $8,094 $28,553
2022 $2,471 $29,079 $6,422 $22,657
2021 $2,262 $26,620 $5,879 $20,741
2020 $2,170 $25,596 $5,653 $19,943
2019 $2,163 $25,596 $5,653 $19,943
2018 $2,154 $25,596 $5,653 $19,943
2017 $2,155 $25,596 $5,653 $19,943
2016 $2,255 $26,831 $5,926 $20,905
2015 $2,219 $26,477 $5,848 $20,629
2014 $2,148 $26,477 $5,848 $20,629
2013 -- $26,477 $5,848 $20,629
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12501772

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-34-353-025