1803 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1803 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1 bd · 71,280 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size2.37 acres (103,299 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$36,036 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Line of Credit
Jun 2018 Line of Credit
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-02-202-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-02-202-002

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Units172 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area71,280 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area23,760 sqft
Basement Area23,760 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area103,299 sqft (2.37 acres)
Lot Dimensions299 ft deep x 268 ft wide
View / LotLake Front
Garage TypeBasement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address1803 E EMPIRE ST
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61704-3502
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionBELTLINE SUB 2ND ADD LOT 5
Legal Range02E
Legal Township23N
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionBELTLINE SUB
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract1103

Owner

Source: McLean County records · APN 21-02-202-002

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST STATE BANK OF FORREST
Jun 04, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
STATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
Jun 04, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
STATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
Oct 05, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
STATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
Jan 08, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST STATE BANK OF FORREST
Aug 04, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 08, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 08, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026379
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2275 BOULDER DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-9685

Mortgage

Document Number202600001239
DateJan 23, 2026
Instrument2026-00001239
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK OF FORREST
TypeBank
AddressPEORIA HEIGHTS, IL 61616
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueFeb 17, 2031

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201800008589
DateJun 04, 2018
Instrument2018-00008589
Lender
NameSTATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
TypeBank
AddressPONTIAC, IL 61764
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term59 Months
DueMay 24, 2023

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201800008590
DateJun 04, 2018
Instrument2018-00008590
Lender
NameSTATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
TypeBank
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueMay 24, 2019
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202300013656
DateOct 05, 2023
Instrument2023-00013656
Lender
NameSTATE BANK OF GRAYMONT
TypeBank
AddressPONTIAC, IL 61764
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term59 Months
DueSep 28, 2028

January 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJan 08, 2026
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Document Number202600000379
Map ReferenceDOC 82-6743
Instrument DateDec 17, 2025
Instrument2026-00000379
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502

Mortgage

Document Number202600000087
DateJan 08, 2026
Instrument2026-00000087
Lender
NameFIRST STATE BANK OF FORREST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueFeb 17, 2031

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateAug 04, 2022
Property Address1803 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704-3502
Document Number202200013870
Map ReferenceDOC 2020-00019234
Instrument DateJul 20, 2022
Instrument2022-00013870
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Partial Interest
  • Partial Parcel

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3595 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 1200I, 1200I, ONTARIO, CA 91764-5921

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$484,041 (+8.91%) Land $312,995 Building $171,046$1,452,123 (+8.91%) Land $938,985 Building $513,138
2024$36,036.00 (+1.75%)$444,454 (+4.89%) Land $287,397 Building $157,057$1,333,363 (+4.89%) Land $862,192 Building $471,171
2023$35,415.00 (+8.99%)$423,733 (+10.83%) Land $273,998 Building $149,735$1,271,200 (+10.83%) Land $821,995 Building $449,205
2022$32,493.00$382,329 Land $247,225 Building $135,104$1,146,987 Land $741,675 Building $405,312

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 27, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Pavlov Media
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Metronet Holdings
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
Benton Ridge Telephone Company
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group.

Based on FCC filings for 110 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBLOOMINGTON
serves 79,000 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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