605 E Empire St Bloomington, IL 61701
3
Beds
2
Baths
--
Sq Ft
5,358
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Traditional Architecture
- Garden Bath
- Deck
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
As of April 2025Nice duplex in good condition. Both units have been updated throughout the years. Both units just signed leases through Jan 2023. Couple of blocks off of IWU campus. Great size lot for a possible building expansion in the future. Off street parking as well as on street parking available. Roof installed in 2010. This property has had positive cash flow for last 5 years.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Rising License #471000056 Listed on: 10/05/2021
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,111
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 82 x 64
- Landscaped Professionally
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Garden Bath
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
- Uncovered Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Space is Owned
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Bent Elementary School
- Bloomington Jr High Middle School
- Bloomington High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- 2 Units
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,157
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.13%
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Outstanding Balance
$97,500
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,662
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | -- |
| 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% | -- |
| 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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
X
Seller's Agent in 2025
Xavier Cruz
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Katie Fudge Matthews
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2022
Daniel Carcasson
RE/MAX
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2014
Jack Bataoel
Keller Williams Revolution
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2014
BNAR Conversion Agent
BNAR Conversion Office
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11238515
APN: 21-04-226-028
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