Step into timeless charm just one block from historic Franklin Park in this all-brick home filled with character and thoughtful updates. Spacious living and dining areas showcase beautifully restored original wood floors and abundant natural light from the many windows throughout. The all-new white kitchen is fresh and inviting, accented by stylish gold light fixtures for a modern touch. The huge primary bedroom offers generous space, restored wood floors, and two walk-in closets. You'll also love the beautiful screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the seasons. Upstairs, the walk-up attic is fully floored, offering excellent storage or future potential. The usable basement adds even more flexibility with two bonus rooms and a 3/4 bath. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, storage shed, and a detached garage converted into a hobby area.
Contingent
Price cut: $10K (4/8)
$239,900
503 E Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701
2beds
2,349sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,275 Square Feet Lot
$233,500 Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick homeStylish gold light fixturesFenced backyardAll-new white kitchenStorage shedTwo walk-in closets
- 14 days |
- 3,054 |
- 113 |
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Allison Smith-Carcasson 309-826-8614,
RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12604364
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,349
- Total interior livable area: 2,349 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 653
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 4,275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57 X 75
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2104232002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Franklin Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Bloomington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,003
- Annual tax amount: $3,159
- Date on market: 3/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$233,500
$222,000 - $245,000
$1,716/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2026 | Contingent | $239,900$102/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604364 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $239,900-4%$102/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604364 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+163.1%$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12604364 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2015 | Sold | $95,000-4.9%$40/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10242454 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2015 | Pending sale | $99,900$43/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate #2150147 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900$43/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate #2150147 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2015 | Listing removed | $99,900$43/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate #2150147 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900$43/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate #2150147 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,919 +7% | $42,001 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $2,728 +13.4% | $38,645 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $2,406 +3.1% | $34,309 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $2,333 | $33,450 |
| 2020 | -- | $33,450 |
| 2019 | -- | $33,450 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $2,271 | $32,988 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $2,271 -1.7% | $33,456 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $2,312 +19.9% | $34,455 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,928 | $34,000 -34.7% |
| 2014 | $1,928 -39% | $52,090 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,160 +157.6% | $50,573 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $1,226 | $51,130 -3% |
| 2011 | $1,226 +0.4% | $52,735 |
| 2010 | $1,222 +0.7% | $52,735 |
| 2009 | $1,214 -1.9% | $52,735 +4.2% |
| 2008 | $1,237 -5.5% | $50,601 +2.5% |
| 2007 | $1,309 | $49,343 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,128 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,138 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,416 +4.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $41,698 +4.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,661/mo
Principal & interest
$1245
Property taxes
$416
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bent Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Bloomington Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Bloomington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bent Elementary School
- Middle: Bloomington Jr High School
- High: Bloomington High School
- District: 87
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- McLean County
- Bloomington
- 61701
- 503 E Chestnut St
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