McLean County property record for 1226 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,766 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,393 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,253 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-34-379-037 |
| Primary APN | 14-34-379-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,393 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 389 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Deck Area | 608 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1226 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 1 (EX E230 & EX N551.01 ) |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 ENSIGN DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-4259 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201518668 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $105,158 (+27.87%) Land $27,433 Building $77,725 | $315,474 (+27.87%) Land $82,299 Building $233,175 | |
| 2024 | $7,253.00 (+13.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,371.00 (+7.47%) | $82,238 (+8.56%) Land $21,454 Building $60,784 | $246,714 (+8.56%) Land $64,362 Building $182,352 |
| 2022 | $5,928.00 | $75,752 Land $19,762 Building $55,990 | $227,256 Land $59,286 Building $167,970 |
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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