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Sold on 06/02/2021
Kathy O'Brien Boston of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701

$185,000

Last sold 06/02/2021 after 24 Hours

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 3,823

    Sqft ($48/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 705 Bell St

Property type House
Neighborhood
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Beautiful American Foursquare home with so much to offer! Home sits on a double lot 100x146 and includes an adjacent "buildable" lot 56x146 next to Emerson Park. The house has a lovely 3-season room with access to an extra-large deck overlooking a flower garden, mature landscaping, and the park beyond. Enter the home via the charming front porch - noting the original stained glass window in the living room and extra tall ceilings. Large L-shaped kitchen includes ample storage with solid oak cabinets and an original walk-in pantry measuring 5x7. Proceed up the unique double-sided stairway with original woodwork details to 3 bedrooms. Convenient 2nd floor laundry is next to current flex space ideal for a home office or easy conversion into a 4th bedroom. The spacious, semi-finished 3rd floor attic can be easily finished for additional living space. An oversized, detached 2-car garage includes space for a workshop and additional storage in the attic accessible via staircase. All appliances stay. Kitchen floor 2021, water heater 2020, dishwasher 2019, front porch posts and railings 2018, air conditioner 2015, roof tear-off 2014. Please note: $4,500.92 tax amount reflects both parcel ID's #21-09-232-004 and #21-09-232-005. Approx. 400 sq ft of total sq ft is the 3rd floor attic area. Crawl is approx. 5x11.5.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Kathy O'Brien Boston
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11106787 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style American 4-Sq.
MLS # 11106787
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3823
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 4500.93
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bath Desc Whirlpool
Master Bathroom Desc None
# Half Baths 1
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Attic Unfinished
Basement Full
Other Room(s) Breakfast Rm, Storage, Sunroom, Attic, Office
Laundry 2nd Level
Living Room Main Level
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Steel Siding
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Other Structures Shed(s)
Exterior Features Deck
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Bloomington
County Mc Lean
Subdivision Not Applicable
Elementary School Oakland Elementary
Elementary School District 87
High School Bloomington High School
Middle School District 87
Middle School Bloomington Jr High School
High School District 87
APN 2109232004
Directions West On Oakland Ave. To South On Clinton To Bell St. Next To Emerson Park
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jul 2021
    Public Records
  • Jul 22, 2021 Sold
    $185,000
  • Jul 2021
    mls logo MLS # 11106787
  • Jul 14, 2021 Sold
    $185,000 (+4.6%)
  • Jun 3, 2021 Pending
  • Jun 1, 2021 Listed
    $176,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $5,409 +15.0%
    $72,714 +16.77%
  • 2023
    $4,703 +8.5%
    $62,269 +9.26%
  • 2022
    $4,334
    $56,991
  • 705 Bell St
    $185K
  • South Oakland
    $162K -9% y/y
  • 61701
    $185K +8% y/y
  • Bloomington
    $299K +11% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
703 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $232,000 4/2 2,058 0.01
701 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $290,000 4/3 2,080 0.02
706 S Clayton St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $151,000 3/1 948 0.03
708 E Wood St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $192,000 4/3 1,503 0.03
706 Bell St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $154,000 —/2 1,392 0.03
710 E Wood St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $166,000 3/1 1,118 0.04
708 S Clayton St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $133,000 2/1 768 0.04
706 E Wood St, Bloomington, IL 61701 $121,000 2/1 768 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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6/10
Oakland Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Bloomington School District 87
2/10
Bloomington Jr High School
public Grades 6-8
Bloomington School District 87
3/10
Bloomington High School
public Grades 9-12
Bloomington School District 87
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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