McLean County property record for 1304 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
| Square Footage | 33,738 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 70,612 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Garage | Basement |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,418.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 14-34-453-005 |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 33,738 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 12,142 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 12,142 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Exterior |
| Construction Type | Concrete Construction |
| Roof Material | Builtup (layered Asphalt) Roof |
| Lot Area | 70,612 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 350 ft x 190 ft Depth x Width |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Cooling System | Evaporative Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Geo-Thermal Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 1304 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61701-3425 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | OUTLOT A IN 1ST ADD FAIRWAY KNOLLS LYG N OF BANK SUB (EX N734.19' & EX .055A ST OF ILL) & LOT 2BANK SUB & PT LOT 3 IN SUB SE 34-23-2E LYG OF LOT 2 OF BANK SUB & W OF W LN RT 9 SER RD & N OF RT 9 ROW |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWAY KNOLLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Minor Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON CITY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: McLean County records · APN 14-34-453-005
Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 STONEBROOK CT, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4156 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK |
| Sep 02, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK OF BLOOMINGTON |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 02, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018690 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010172 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1304 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202500015635 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00015635 |
| Name | HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NORMAL, IL 61761 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 63 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1304 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201900019747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00019747 |
| Name | TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, IL 62791 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1304 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202000017583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00017583 |
| Name | TOWN AND COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, IL 62791 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2030 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1304 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3425 |
| Document Number | 201800000690 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018-00000690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 S MAIN ST, FINDLAY, OH 45840-3229 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Et Ux (and Wife) - Vendor Data Only |
| Address | 53 STONEBROOK CT, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4156 |
| Document Number | 201800000691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00000691 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF BLOOMINGTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 1 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,807 (+14.23%) Land $50,081 Building $116,726 | $500,421 (+14.23%) Land $150,243 Building $350,178 | |
| 2024 | $12,418.00 (+1.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,204.00 (+8.99%) | $146,023 (+10.83%) Land $43,841 Building $102,182 | $438,069 (+10.83%) Land $131,523 Building $306,546 |
| 2022 | $11,197.00 | $131,754 Land $39,557 Building $92,197 | $395,262 Land $118,671 Building $276,591 |
1304 E Empire St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · McLean County (17113C), updated June 27, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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