McLean County property record for 617 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,438 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,906 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,287 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04-226-014 |
| Primary APN | 21-04-226-014 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,438 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,849 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,906 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 617 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLOOMINGTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61701-3237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FLAGGS 2ND ADD LOT 4 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 23N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLAGGS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
Source: McLean County records · APN 21-04-226-014
Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 E EMPIRE ST, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-3237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015104 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Bloomington City |
| County | McLean County |
| County Subdivision | Bloomington City Township |
| Unified School District | Bloomington School District 87 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,021 (+14.47%) Land $10,031 Building $51,990 | $186,063 (+14.47%) Land $30,093 Building $155,970 | |
| 2024 | $4,287.00 (+6.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,026.00 (+12.52%) | $54,179 (+12.64%) Land $8,762 Building $45,417 | $162,537 (+12.64%) Land $26,286 Building $136,251 |
| 2022 | $3,578.00 | $48,101 Land $7,779 Building $40,322 | $144,303 Land $23,337 Building $120,966 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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