McLean County property record for 1222 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,370 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-34-379-036 |
| Primary APN | 14-34-379-036 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,989 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Basement Area | 154 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 389 ft deep x 166 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Area | 931 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1222 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61701-3349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLERKS SUB OF S END SW 34-24-2E LOT 2 (EX N551.03) |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1222 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201322721 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1222 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3349 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201800002064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00002064 |
| Name | HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
Source: McLean County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Bloomington City |
| County | McLean County |
| County Subdivision | Bloomington City Township |
| Unified School District | Bloomington School District 87 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,155 (+27.87%) Land $36,081 Building $57,074 | $279,465 (+27.87%) Land $108,243 Building $171,222 | |
| 2024 | $6,370.00 (+14.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,587.00 (+7.59%) | $72,852 (+8.56%) Land $28,217 Building $44,635 | $218,556 (+8.56%) Land $84,651 Building $133,905 |
| 2022 | $5,193.00 | $67,106 Land $25,992 Building $41,114 | $201,318 Land $77,976 Building $123,342 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLOOMINGTON serves 79,000 people · EPA ID IL1130200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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