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17 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704 Property Records

McLean County property record for 17 Independence Sq, Bloomington, IL 61704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.232 acres (10,111 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$5,099 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale
Jun 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-01-352-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-01-352-026

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area2,359 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,983 sqft
1st Floor Area1,348 sqft
Basement Area1,011 sqft
Finished Basement1,011 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleBi-Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,111 sqft (0.232 acres)
Lot Dimensions116 ft deep x 85 ft wide
View / LotLake Front
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area624 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area220 sqft
GreenhouseGreenhouse

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61704-4635
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1B
Legal DescriptionWASHINGTON EAST 8TH ADD LOT 296
Legal Range02E
Legal Township23N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionWASHINGTON EAST 8TH ADD
Legal Lot Number296
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract1103

Owner

17 Independence Sq is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4635
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 13, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, FTC
Jun 13, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, FTC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 17, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202210601
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000010600
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJun 13, 2022
Property Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4635
Document Number202200010601
Map ReferenceDOC 76-9655
Instrument DateJun 6, 2022
Instrument2022-00010601
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, FTC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$215.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4635

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJun 13, 2022
Property Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4635
Document Number202200010600
Map ReferenceDOC 76-9655
Instrument DateMay 25, 2022
Instrument2022-00010600
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2023
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, FTC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 INDEPENDENCE SQ, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-4635

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$77,819 Land $16,916 Building $60,903$233,457 Land $50,748 Building $182,709
2024$5,099.00 (+3.05%)
2023$4,948.00 (+6.89%)$65,203 (+7.83%) Land $14,873 Building $50,330$195,609 (+7.83%) Land $44,619 Building $150,990
2022$4,629.00$60,466 Land $13,792 Building $46,674$181,398 Land $41,376 Building $140,022

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 17 Independence Sq in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1980)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1980 · rainfall accumulation

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 17 Independence Sq 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 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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