$1,912 Closing Credit¹
#12182977, Tracy Patkunas, Listing Office: RE/MAX Rising
$1,722
closing credit¹
605 E Empire St Bloomington, IL 61701
$145,000 List price
$1,722
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 baths
House
Property details
About 605 E Empire St
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!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
ParkingDriveway
MLS #12204164
Summary
- MLS Number: 12204164
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
- Office Email: mwalker@coldwellhomes.com
- Listing Agent: Xavier Cruz
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$145,000
605 E Empire St
$1,722
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2014 | Home Sold | $76,500 |
| Feb 21, 2008 | Home Sold | $66,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,426 | $2,581 |
| 2022 | $27,201 | $2,311 |
| 2021 | $24,901 | $2,116 |
| 2020 | $24,901 | $2,110 |
| 2019 | $24,901 | $2,104 |
| 2018 | $24,901 | $2,095 |
| 2017 | $24,901 | $2,096 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Bent Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•904 N Roosevelt Ave
8
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•1201 E Washington St
6
Glenn Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•306 Glenn Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,478. Typical income of Bloomington, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Popeyes
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Dodge
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Rock
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About 605 E Empire St
This home is located at 605 E Empire St in Bloomington, IL and zip code 61701. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $145,000.
Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Bloomington, IL. In the same period over 27 listings were sold below the listed price and 9 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Bloomington, IL decreased by 14.6% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $250,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.