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1504 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1504 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details445,676 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size20.8 acres (908,661 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$28,350,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$559,206 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Line of Credit
Mar 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-35-355-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-35-355-021

Interior

Units50 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area445,676 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area219,975 sqft
Basement Area220,045 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area908,661 sqft (20.8 acres)
View / LotLake Front
Garage TypeBasement
Total Buildings4 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemEvaporative
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1504 E EMPIRE ST
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61701-3521
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionCOLONIAL PLAZA SUB LOT 1 (EX BEG 256'E SE COR LOT 503 FAIRWAY KNOLLS 9TH ADD, N275', E126.9', S275', W126.9' TO POB & EX BEG 36.14'W SE COR, N100.91', NW52.38', NW170.73', SW28.02', SW65', SE20.92' SE30', SE21.66', SE51.05', SE89.67', E106.89' TO POB
Legal SubdivisionFAIRWAY KNOLLS
Legal Lot Number1,503
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: McLean County records · APN 14-35-355-021

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3333 RICHMOND RD, 320, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122-4198
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 25, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Mar 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Mar 10, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20263436
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1504 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3521
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202400005019
DateApr 25, 2024
Instrument2024-00005019
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1504 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3521
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202600003437
DateMar 10, 2026
Instrument2026-00003437
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term83 Months
DueFeb 19, 2033

March 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateMar 10, 2026
Property Address1504 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3521
Document Number202600003436
Map ReferenceDOC 94-21218
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2026
Instrument2026-00003436
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$28,350.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address200 DRYDEN RD E # E2000, E2000, DRESHER, PA 19025-1044

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3333 RICHMOND RD STE 320, 320, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122-4198

Mortgage

Document Number202600003437
DateMar 10, 2026
Instrument2026-00003437
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term83 Months
DueFeb 19, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified July 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$7,070,440 (+2.26%) Land $895,258 Building $6,175,182$21,211,320 (+2.26%) Land $2,685,774 Building $18,525,546
2024$6,914,179 (+3.34%) Land $875,472 Building $6,038,707$20,742,558 (+3.34%) Land $2,626,419 Building $18,116,139
2023$559,206.00 (+0.92%)$6,690,709 (+2.62%) Land $847,176 Building $5,843,533$20,072,148 (+2.62%) Land $2,541,531 Building $17,530,617
2022$554,116.00$6,519,888 Land $825,547 Building $5,694,341$19,559,664 Land $2,476,641 Building $17,083,023

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 · Last verified October 2026

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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