Incredible investment opportunity with immediate income potential! This fully leased 2-unit property at 605 E Empire St in Bloomington features one 2-bedroom unit and one 1-bedroom unit, making it an excellent addition to any investment portfolio. Recent improvements include the addition of central air and a new furnace, enhancing tenant comfort and property efficiency. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major transportation routes, this property offers strong rental appeal and easy access to everyday amenities. Whether you're a seasoned investor or looking to purchase your first income-producing property, this turnkey investment is worth a look. Property is being sold as-is.
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Price cut: $5K (7/3)
$144,900
605 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
3beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$137,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airNew furnace
- 63 days |
- 902 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Franz 309-287-3389,
Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12628907
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Yes, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,248 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 82 X 64
Details
- Parcel number: 2104226028
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Location
- Region: Bloomington
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $94,326
- Annual tax amount: $2,694
- Date on market: 5/17/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$137,200
$130,000 - $144,000
$1,576/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Price change | $144,900-3.3% |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $149,900-3.3% |
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| 5/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000+19.2% |
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| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $130,000-10.3% |
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| 2/17/2025 | Contingent | $145,000 |
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| 11/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $145,000+75.8% |
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| 2/11/2022 | Sold | $82,500-2.9% |
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| 1/24/2022 | Pending sale | $85,000 |
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| 1/24/2022 | Contingent | $85,000 |
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| 1/20/2022 | Price change | $85,000-5.5% |
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| 10/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $89,900+12.5% |
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| 7/9/2020 | Listing removed | $79,900 |
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| 7/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
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| 4/2/2020 | Listing removed | $79,900 |
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| 3/23/2020 | Price change | $79,900-11.1% |
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| 3/8/2020 | Price change | $89,900-10% |
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| 2/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $99,900+30.6% |
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| 1/14/2014 | Sold | $76,500-6.6% |
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| 7/29/2013 | Listed for sale | $81,900+24.1% |
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| 2/21/2008 | Sold | $66,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,549 +0.2% | $31,442 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,543 +10% | $30,426 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,312 +9.2% | $27,201 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $2,116 | $24,901 |
| 2020 | -- | $24,901 |
| 2019 | -- | $24,901 |
| 2018 | $2,096 | $24,901 |
| 2017 | $2,096 0% | $24,901 |
| 2016 | $2,096 +0.5% | $24,901 |
| 2015 | $2,087 | $24,901 |
| 2014 | $2,087 +5% | $24,901 |
| 2013 | $1,988 -2.3% | $24,901 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $2,035 | $25,176 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $2,035 +0.4% | $26,019 |
| 2010 | $2,028 +0.7% | $26,019 |
| 2009 | $2,014 +2% | $26,019 +0.8% |
| 2008 | $1,974 +2.9% | $25,818 +2.6% |
| 2007 | $1,918 | $25,176 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $23,620 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,134 +27.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,129 +4.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,411 +4.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,644 |
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Neighborhood: 61701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bent Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Bloomington Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Bloomington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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