$130,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

605 E Empire St Bloomington, IL 61701

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,358 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

10% Below List Price

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Impeccably maintained duplex just a short stroll from IWU campus, featuring two fully updated units with leases secured through December 2025. Set on a spacious lot that offers potential for future expansion, this property provides both off-street and on-street parking for added convenience on newly added gravel. Recent upgrades include a freshly painted deck with new railings (2022), a newly laid gravel drive port (2023), a new back door (2023), and a brand-new washing machine (Oct 2024), tree pruning and removal (2023). The roof, installed in 2010, remains in excellent condition. Additionally, a new fence lines the west side of the property, enhancing privacy. With consistent positive cash flow over the past three years, this is a solid investment opportunity in a high-demand location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Xavier Cruz

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475179969 Listed on: 11/11/2024

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Fudge Matthews

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475201704

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,312

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Lot Dimensions are 82 x 64
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,312

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Window Air Conditioner
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Window Air Conditioner

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Conversion YN: N

Fee Information

  • Other Expenses $: 300

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 82 X 64
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2312
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: Yes
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2024
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Christopher Carmouche Ira 31898-21 and Quest Trust Company
Bought by
Kottman Eric
Seller's Agent
Xavier Cruz
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Katie Fudge Matthews
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-10.34%
Views
222
Current Estimated Value
$135,387

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Outstanding Balance
$97,106
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,281

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2021
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Shawn Bols
Bought by
Quest Trust Company
Seller's Agent
Daniel Carcasson
RE/MAX Rising
Buyer's Agent
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$82,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-8.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2013
Closed on
Jan 3, 2014
Sold by
Bertolet James and Bertolet Joshua C
Bought by
Samuelson Joey and Bols Shawn
Seller's Agent
Jack Bataoel
Keller Williams Revolution
Buyer's Agent
BNAR Conversion Agent
BNAR Conversion Office
List Price
$81,900
Sold Price
$76,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-6.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.94%
Original Mortgage
$53,550
Interest Rate
4.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2008
Sold by
Bank Of Illinois
Bought by
Bertolet Joshua and Bertolet James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,800
Interest Rate
5.9%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $130,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $55,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $76,500 Mclean County Title
Warranty Deed $66,000 Frontier Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $97,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $52,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $130,000 -10.3% --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $145,000 +75.8% --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Sold $82,500 -8.2% -- View Prior Sale
01/23/2022 01/23/22 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2021 10/05/21 For Sale $89,900 +17.5% --
01/06/2014 01/06/14 Sold $76,500 -6.6% -- View Prior Sale
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2013 07/29/13 For Sale $81,900 -- --
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 $2,312 $31,442 $7,640 $23,802
2022 $2,312 $27,201 $6,609 $20,592
2021 $2,116 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2020 $2,111 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2019 $2,104 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2018 $2,096 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2017 $2,096 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2016 $2,093 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2015 $2,087 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2014 $2,021 $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
2013 -- $24,901 $6,050 $18,851
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12204164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-04-226-028