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Last sold for $185,000 on Jul 22, 2021

705 BELL ST

BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,192 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Jul 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,409 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$83,057 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,103
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,954
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,714
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,171

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMCLEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Lake Front
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Neighborhood · ZIP 61701These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,141 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,445
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

705 Bell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Bloomington 61701
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Bloomington 61701
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Bloomington 61701

How it measures up in Bloomington 61701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bloomington 61701.

Living area2,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 705 Bell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBloomington 61701McLean County
Living areabigger than2,192 ft²86% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac96% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196074% of homes32% of homes

About 705 Bell St

When did 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL last sell?

705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL last sold on Jul 22, 2021 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL?

705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,192 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL built?

705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL compare to other homes in Bloomington 61701?

Among the 11,013 homes in Bloomington 61701, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,192 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1960 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 705 Bell St, Bloomington, IL was $5,409. The county assessed it at $83,057.

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