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1406 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1406 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Square Footage3,744 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size19,500 sqft (0.445 acres)
GarageBasement
Last Sale$225,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$7,722.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-35-354-009

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Units2 Units
Building Area3,744 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,800 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,800 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area19,500 sqft (0.445 acres)
Depth X Width200 ft x 97 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeBasement Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemEvaporative Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address1406 E EMPIRE ST
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61701-3519
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionNINTH ADD TO FAIRWAY KNOLLS LOT 502
Legal Range02E
Legal Township24N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionFAIRWAY KNOLLS
Legal Lot Number502
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Minor Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1011
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: McLean County records · APN 14-35-354-009

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address204 N PROSPECT RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3555
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 31, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST STATE BANK OF BLOOMINGTON
Jan 12, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 27, 2020Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, FTC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202022832
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1406 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3519
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023
Title CompanyILLINOIS TITLE GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202100007574
DateMar 31, 2021
Instrument2021-00007574
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK OF BLOOMINGTON
TypeBank
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJan 12, 2021
Property Address1406 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3519
Document Number202100000852
Instrument DateDec 08, 2020
Instrument2021-00000852
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address204 N PROSPECT RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3555

October 2020: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateOct 27, 2020
Property Address1406 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3519
Document Number202000022832
Instrument DateOct 08, 2020
Instrument2020-00022832
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, FTC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$337.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address601 N MAIN ST, ELLSWORTH, IL 61737-7547

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$103,725 (+14.23%) Land $83,470 Building $20,255$311,175 (+14.23%) Land $250,410 Building $60,765
2024$7,722.00 (+1.75%)
2023$7,589.00 (+9.01%)$90,801 (+10.83%) Land $73,070 Building $17,731$272,403 (+10.83%) Land $219,210 Building $53,193
2022$6,962.00$81,928 Land $65,930 Building $15,998$245,784 Land $197,790 Building $47,994

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, McLean County (17113C), updated June 27, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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