$270,000
SOLD JUL 29, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,184 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 1605 E Taylor Street! This home exudes character and charm. SO many windows which create a light airy space with wood flooring throughout. On the main level you will find a family room, large dining room with a built in window seat, an office with french doors, and a galley kitchen. The basement has a living space, laundry with half bath, and also a place for storage. Beautiful landscaping surrounds the home. The fenced backyard is a private get away with a brick patio perfect for your morning coffee or evening cocktail. At the back of the property is a 2 car garage. Sellers have done some updating throughout the years, including 40 year roof installed 2024, new AC in 2023 and a new hot water heater in 2025. The Founders Grove neighborhood is a super convenient location. Make your appt today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janel Harrison

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128751 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Chrissy Hamilton

Keller Williams Revolution License #475162216

Keller Williams Revolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 70x122
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,184 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Bloomington Jr High Middle School
  • Bloomington High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Founders Grove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,140

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Founders Grove
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2184
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Family Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1668
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: 108 sf of crawl in basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2184
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X122
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5139.8
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Smudde Peter M and Smudde Patricia E
Bought by
Brendel Sid
Seller's Agent
Janel Harrison
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Chrissy Hamilton
Keller Williams Revolution
List Price
$248,500
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,500
8.65%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$262,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,875
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.52%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$253,839
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,286

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2017
Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Ficca Douglas L and Veninga Marsha
Bought by
Smudde Peter M and Smudde Patricia E
Seller's Agent
Ann Baugh
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Matt Hansen
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$170,050
Interest Rate
4.19%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $179,000 Mclean County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $256,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $270,000 +8.7% $124 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $248,500 +38.8% $114 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Sold $179,000 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/30/2017 01/30/17 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2017 01/27/17 For Sale $179,000 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,567 $69,392 $13,895 $55,497
2022 $4,567 $59,737 $11,962 $47,775
2021 $4,263 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2020 $4,252 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2019 $4,239 $56,162 $11,246 $44,916
2018 $4,129 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2017 $4,636 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2016 $4,123 $55,060 $11,025 $44,035
2015 $4,050 $54,332 $10,879 $43,453
2014 $3,878 $53,791 $10,879 $42,912
2013 -- $52,737 $10,666 $42,071
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12375157

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-03-458-003

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