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917 S Mercer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 Property Records

McLean County property record for 917 S Mercer Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,996 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.444 acres (19,329 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$227,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$6,993 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-10-282-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-10-282-016

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,996 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,000 sqft
1st Floor Area2,996 sqft
Basement Area1,410 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,329 sqft (0.444 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 150 ft wide
View / LotLake Front
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area594 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
GreenhouseGreenhouse

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address917 S MERCER AVE
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIL
Zip61701-7132
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1B
Legal DescriptionTOWN & COUNTRY ADD S50 LOT 8 & ALL LOT 9
Legal Range02E
Legal Township23N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionTOWN & COUNTRY ADD
Legal Lot Number8,9
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMINGTON CITY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract5800

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address917 S MERCER AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-7132
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Aug 21, 2018Deed, Transfer
FRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201813780
Last Transfer DateJul 18, 2019
Transfer Doc0000011843
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJul 30, 2019
Property Address917 S MERCER AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-7132
Document Number201900011843
Map ReferenceMB 628 PG 162
Instrument DateJul 18, 2019
Instrument2019-00011843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 S MERCER AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-7132

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address917 S MERCER AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-7132
Document Number201800013780
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Instrument2018-00013780
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2022
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$340.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address917 S MERCER AVE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701-7132

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$103,115 (+19.97%) Land $25,942 Building $77,173$309,345 (+19.97%) Land $77,826 Building $231,519
2024$6,993.00 (+24.39%)
2023$5,622.00 (-1.66%)$85,948 (+9.8%) Land $21,624 Building $64,324$257,844 (+9.8%) Land $64,872 Building $192,972
2022$5,717.00$78,274 Land $19,693 Building $58,581$234,822 Land $59,079 Building $175,743

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2019

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

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

Wildfire

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 174 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Watch TV
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, Pavlov Media.

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