$165,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2026

511 E Chestnut St Bloomington, IL 61701

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,480 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 26, 2026

$111 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Franklin Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Move-in ready starter home available in Bloomington at a great price! This welcoming two-story home features fresh paint throughout, a fenced in backyard, an unfinished basement for storage, and comes fully applianced. Great location near bus stops, parks, and IWU. Schedule your showing today before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harold Odom

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475180459 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalie Villagomez

eXp Realty License #475199694

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 55x155
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,992

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

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: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1480
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1064
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1480

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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: 55x155
  • 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: 2992
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Mar 26, 2026
Sold by
Cody Hendricks
Bought by
Ford Aaliyah
Seller's Agent
Harold Odom
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Natalie Villagomez
eXp Realty
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
13.79%
Views
102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-70.54%
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Outstanding Balance
$156,590
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$8,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2019
Closed on
Feb 13, 2020
Sold by
Cawthon Joseph and Cawthon Alexandra
Bought by
Hendricks Cody
Seller's Agent
Steve Rader
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Harold Odom
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$103,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2012
Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Obrien Robert David and Obrien Michael Ray
Bought by
Cawthon Joseph and Cawthon Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Ann Bailen
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Darren Sheehan
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$96,900
Sold Price
$86,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-10.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2005
Sold by
Edwards Robert W and Edwards Gwendolyn T
Bought by
Brien Robert David O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $165,000 Home Title
Warranty Deed $115,000 Alliance Land Title
Warranty Deed $86,500 Alliance Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Mclean County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $156,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $5,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/26/2026 03/26/26 Sold $165,000 +13.8% $111 / Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $145,000 +26.1% $98 / Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Sold $115,000 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2019 10/30/19 For Sale $115,000 +32.9% $78 / Sq Ft
01/30/2013 01/30/13 Sold $86,500 -10.7% $81 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/11/2012 12/11/12 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2012 08/01/12 For Sale $96,900 -- $91 / 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
2025 $3,197 $47,852 $9,060 $38,792
2024 $2,644 $45,432 $8,602 $36,830
2022 $2,644 $37,114 $7,027 $30,087
2021 $2,565 $36,184 $6,851 $29,333
2020 $2,558 $36,184 $6,851 $29,333
2019 $2,128 $31,178 $6,851 $24,327
2018 $2,083 $30,747 $6,756 $23,991
2017 $2,120 $31,184 $6,852 $24,332
2016 $2,195 $32,116 $7,057 $25,059
2015 $2,153 $31,692 $6,964 $24,728
2014 $2,010 $30,766 $6,964 $23,802
2013 -- $29,870 $6,761 $23,109
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12574286

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-04-232-006

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