McLean County property record for 1224 Challis Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,400 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,915 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-36-309-013 |
| Primary APN | 14-36-309-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 654 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1224 CHALLIS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61704-3684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1C |
| Legal Description | RESUB OF HILLCREST 1ST ADD LOT 114 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 1105 |
1224 Challis Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 CHALLIS DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3684 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201322152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1224 CHALLIS DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3684 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100004525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00004525 |
| Name | INB NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
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 | $84,382 Land $14,118 Building $70,264 | $253,146 Land $42,354 Building $210,792 | |
| 2024 | $5,915.00 (+9.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,398.00 | $70,594 Land $11,811 Building $58,783 | $211,782 Land $35,433 Building $176,349 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1224 Challis Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1224 Challis Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 584 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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