$199,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM $11K PRICE DROP

305 E Chestnut St Bloomington, IL 61701

Estimated payment $1,343/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,907 Sq Ft
$104 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • 3-minute walk to Franklin Park

About This Home

Beautiful 2 Bed home across from historic Franklin Park. Large kitchen with maple cabinetry, center island. Wood flooring, and multiple built in cabinets in dining area. Updated kitchen and bath, detached newer 2 car garage. Home has boiler heat but newer forced air heat with central air is now primary system. Stunning views directly across from Franklin Park. Historic District.

Listing Agent

Cindy Eckols

RE/MAX Choice License #475130274 Listed on: 02/20/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Greg Lee

RE/MAX Choice License #475143229

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,825

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x155

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,907 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Franklin Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,825

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Franklin Park
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Price Change
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1907
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1207
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1907
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • 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 Dimensions: 50X155
  • 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: 3825.1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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 $3,182 $53,177 $8,637 $44,540
2022 $3,182 $43,439 $7,055 $36,384
2021 $3,089 $42,350 $6,878 $35,472
2020 $3,081 $42,350 $6,878 $35,472
2019 $3,072 $42,350 $6,878 $35,472
2018 $3,010 $41,765 $6,783 $34,982
2017 $3,061 $42,358 $6,879 $35,479
2016 $3,162 $43,623 $7,084 $36,539
2015 $3,105 $43,046 $6,990 $36,056
2014 $2,896 $41,696 $6,990 $34,706
2013 -- $40,481 $6,786 $33,695
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Price Changed $199,000 -5.2% $104 / Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 For Sale $209,900 +19.3% $110 / Sq Ft
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Sold $176,000 +3.6% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2022 08/24/22 For Sale $169,900 +23.1% $89 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $138,000 -0.7% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 For Sale $139,000 +2.2% $115 / Sq Ft
06/12/2015 06/12/15 Sold $136,000 -2.8% $113 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2015 04/12/15 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2015 03/27/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $176,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $147,500 Mclean County Title
Warranty Deed $138,000 Frontier Title Co
Warranty Deed $136,000 Frontier Title Co
Warranty Deed $119,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $108,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $104,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12551513

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-04-209-003

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