McLean County property record for 1240 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,984 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.465 acres (20,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,217 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-34-452-005 |
| Primary APN | 14-34-452-005 |
|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,984 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,129 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,253 sqft (0.465 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1240 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61701-3373 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | GREENBRIAR SUB LOT5 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENBRIAR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: McLean County records, as of July 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 N LINDEN ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2632 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201226484 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $164,101 (+14.23%) Land $110,937 Building $53,164 | $492,303 (+14.23%) Land $332,811 Building $159,492 | |
| 2024 | $12,217.00 (+1.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,006.00 (+8.99%) | $143,655 (+10.83%) Land $97,115 Building $46,540 | $430,965 (+10.83%) Land $291,345 Building $139,620 |
| 2022 | $11,016.00 | $129,619 Land $87,626 Building $41,993 | $388,857 Land $262,878 Building $125,979 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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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