1309 Challis Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1309 Challis Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.127 acres (5,528 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$136,500 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$4,527 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-36-305-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-36-305-030

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,618 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,124 sqft
Basement Area494 sqft
Finished Basement494 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,528 sqft (0.127 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotLake Front
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area120 sqft
GreenhouseGreenhouse

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1309 CHALLIS DR
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61704-2555
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1C
Legal DescriptionRESUB OF LOTS 1-45 HILLCREST SUB LOT 76
Legal Range02E
Legal Township24N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionHILLCREST SUB
Legal Lot Number1,45
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract1105

Owner

1309 Challis Dr is owned by a company that bought it in November 2019.

Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1309 CHALLIS DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-2555
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201918626
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address1309 CHALLIS DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-2555
Document Number201900018626
Map ReferenceDOC 83-5125
Instrument DateNov 1, 2019
Instrument2019-00018626
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2022
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$204.75
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1309 CHALLIS DR, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-2555

Mortgage

Document Number201900018627
DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument2019-00018627
Lender
NameFIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.62%

Mortgage

Document Number201900018628
DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument2019-00018628
Lender
NameILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McLean County assessment roll, as of April 8, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$66,095 Land $10,819 Building $55,276$198,285 Land $32,457 Building $165,828
2024$4,527.00 (+9.91%)
2023$4,119.00$55,294 Land $9,051 Building $46,243$165,882 Land $27,153 Building $138,729

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1309 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1309 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBLOOMINGTON
serves 79,000 people · EPA ID IL1130200
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 584 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Frontier, Nextlink, Pavlov Media, T-Mobile.

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