Step into a storybook at 1210 E. Oakland Ave., a 1913 treasure just off the edge of Bloomington's cherished Founders Grove. This reimagined 2-story home, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a finished basement, and a 2-car garage, marries vintage charm with modern elegance. From the sprawling front porch, the home's timeless curb appeal whispers of cozy evenings and warm welcomes. Inside, history and heart intertwine-exposed brick, wood beams, custom millwork, and a stained-glass window glow alongside a cozy window seat. The 2024 kitchen, the home's beating heart, dazzles with custom soft-close cabinets, butcher block countertops, LVP flooring, stainless appliances, and a shiplap accent wall. The main floor unfolds with a spacious family room featuring a new walk-in coat closet, a formal dining room, a remodeled powder room, and a bright 3-season room gazing over the lush backyard. Outside, a fully fenced oasis awaits, with a deck, water garden, solar-lit stone path, and a foliage-draped arbor leading to a firepit-perfect for starlit gatherings. Upstairs, three bedrooms include a grand primary suite with a walk-in closet. The bright basement offers a rec area, full bath, laundry with mud sink, and ample storage, redefining old-home charm. Nearly every detail has been touched in the last two years: new roof, HVAC, water heater, most windows, refinished hardwood floors, updated electrical, plumbing, sewer line, and fully remodeled kitchen and baths. A full list of upgrades is available, but this home speaks for itself-a seamless blend of past and present, ready for your next chapter. *Extra Benefit: Electric car charger added in front driveway. **Extra Extra Benefit: For the history lovers...There is some speculation that this also MIGHT just be a Sears home!
Contingent
Price cut: $5K (5/5)
$300,000
1210 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
3beds
2,853sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solar-lit stone pathFoliage-draped arborExposed brickLaundry with mud sinkStained-glass windowShiplap accent wallWater garden
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Listing updated: May 17, 2025 at 06:56am
Listing courtesy of:
Sean Caldwell 309-846-0528,
RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329158

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Country Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,853
- Total interior livable area: 2,853 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 837
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 191
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 2103379021
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Founders Grove
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Bloomington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,306
- Annual tax amount: $4,689
- Date on market: 4/26/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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