Tucked into a charming Bloomington neighborhood, this adorable bungalow offers a warm, inviting feel with three bedrooms, a comfortable layout, and spaces that truly feel like home. A screened-in porch provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the seasons, while the fenced yard offers privacy and room for pets, play, or outdoor entertaining. One of the home's most distinctive features is the detached garage, built using original Chicago & Alton (C&A) Railroad boxcar walls. The structure still displays authentic boxcar stamps, adding a unique layer of character that complements the home without overshadowing its everyday functionality. It's a rare detail that sets this property apart while still serving as a practical space for parking, storage, or a workshop. With its blend of classic bungalow charm, thoughtful features, and a subtle nod to local C&A Railroad history, this Bloomington home offers something truly special for buyers looking for character, comfort, and a home with a story.
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$149,900
1212 N Madison St, Bloomington, IL 61701
3beds
904sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,150 Square Feet Lot
$152,700 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,522 Estimated rent
Home value
$152,700
$140,000 - $165,000
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Warm inviting feelFenced yard offers privacyComfortable layoutThree bedroomsScreened-in porch
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Listing courtesy of:
Lindsay Prewitt, ABR,CRB (309)838-5794,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12511173
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X24
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X17
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,150 sqft
- Dimensions: 50x103
Details
- Parcel number: 1433357018
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bloomington
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $149,900$166/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Contingent | $149,900$166/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900$166/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Contingent | $149,900$166/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$166/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+77.7%$177/sqft |
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| 10/13/2020 | Sold | $90,000+0.1%$100/sqft |
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| 8/17/2020 | Pending sale | $89,900$99/sqft |
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| 8/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,900+3.7%$99/sqft |
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| 6/12/2013 | Sold | $86,666-3.6%$96/sqft |
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| 3/9/2013 | Price change | $89,900-5.3%$99/sqft |
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| 2/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $94,900$105/sqft |
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| 12/4/2012 | Listing removed | $94,900$105/sqft |
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| 9/20/2012 | Listed for sale | $94,900-0.1%$105/sqft |
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| 9/18/2007 | Sold | $95,000+137.5%$105/sqft |
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| 3/12/2007 | Sold | $40,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,833 +31% | $33,613 +18% |
| 2023 | $1,400 -24.3% | $28,477 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $1,849 +12.1% | $27,750 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $1,649 | $25,403 +2.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $24,832 |
| 2019 | -- | $24,832 -1.8% |
| 2018 | $1,623 | $25,288 |
| 2017 | $1,623 0% | $25,288 -4.2% |
| 2016 | $1,624 +0.5% | $26,397 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $1,617 | $25,289 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,617 +7.6% | $24,819 |
| 2013 | $1,503 +22% | $24,819 +16.1% |
| 2012 | $1,232 | $21,371 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $1,232 +0.4% | $21,753 |
| 2010 | $1,228 +0.7% | $21,753 |
| 2009 | $1,220 +5.3% | $21,753 +5.4% |
| 2008 | $1,158 +30.7% | $20,640 +2.5% |
| 2007 | $886 | $20,127 -8.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,952 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $21,500 +63.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,143 +4.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,623 +4.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,067 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bent Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Bloomington Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Bloomington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bent Elementary School
- Middle: Bloomington Jr High School
- High: Bloomington High School
- District: 87
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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