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1308 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1308 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Square Footage3,968 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size23,383 sqft (0.537 acres)
GarageBasement
Last Sale$175,000 (2015)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-34-480-025

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures4 Plumbing Fixtures
Units2 Units
Building Area3,968 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor2,418 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,550 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeSteel Frame Construction
Roof MaterialBuiltup (layered Asphalt) Roof
Lot Area23,383 sqft (0.537 acres)
Depth X Width278 ft x 126 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeBasement Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemA/C Chilled Water Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address1308 E EMPIRE ST
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61701-3420
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionRESUB OF LOT 2 ABELES SUB LOT 6
Legal SubdivisionABELES SUB
Legal Lot Number2,6
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Minor Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1018
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: McLean County records · APN 14-34-480-025

Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1306 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3456
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2015Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Jul 26, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
ALLIANCE LAND TITLE
Aug 27, 2015Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201516273
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1308 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3420
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2026
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201500016276
DateAug 27, 2015
Instrument2015-00016276
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 20, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

July 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJul 26, 2024
Property Address1308 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3420
Document Number202400010712
Instrument DateJul 24, 2024
Instrument2024-00010712
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2026
Title CompanyALLIANCE LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1306 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3456

August 2015: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateAug 27, 2015
Property Address1308 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3420
Document Number201500016273
Instrument DateAug 20, 2015
Instrument2015-00016273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$262.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14940 OLD COLONIAL RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705-5979

Mortgage

Document Number201500016274
DateAug 27, 2015
Instrument2015-00016274
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueAug 20, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityBloomington City
CountyMcLean County
County SubdivisionBloomington City Township
Unified School DistrictBloomington School District 87 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$33,533 Land $22,902 Building $10,631$100,599 Land $68,706 Building $31,893
2024Additional exemption filed

Flood & Wildfire

1308 E Empire St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · McLean County (17113C), updated June 27, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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