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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,610 sqft
17419 Old Colonial Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.71 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$53/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Architect Designed Unique Earth Home on 8.71 Secluded Acres Close to Town. This Home was billed as the largest earth-home in US when constructed in 1980. Over 7000 sq ft reinforced concrete structure designed for maximum energy efficiency and low maintenance. Passive Solar, 2 wood-burning stoves, fireplace with High Efficiency propane forced air backup and generator. Large Living Dining Kitchen Great-room. Indoor Heated Pool, Spa Room with Skylights. 45x60 Heated Metal Building.Architect Designed Unique Earth Home on 8.71 Secluded Acres Close to Town. This Home was billed as the largest earth-home in US when constructed in 1980. Over 7000 sq ft reinforced concrete structure designed for maximum energy efficiency and low maintenance. Passive Solar, 2 wood-burning stoves, fireplace with High Efficiency propane forced air backup and generator. Large Living Dining Kitchen Great-room. Indoor Heated Pool, Spa Room with Skylights. 45x60 Heated Metal Building.

    Sold By RE/MAX Choice

    • Listed by: BNAR Conversion Agent 630.955.0011 • RE/MAX Choice
    • Listed by: Ed Martin 309.825.5930 callEP1@yahoo.com • RE/MAX Choice
    Listing closed: 09/30/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10231312

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $345,000

    Avg days on market

    28

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.2%

    Bloomington, IL

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    Property Information for 17419 Old Colonial Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,613 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / Detached Single-Other
    • Area: Bloomington
    • Subdivision: NOT APPLICABLE
    • Township: CITY OF BLOOMI
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Solar, Propane
    • Architectural Style: Other
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1980
    • Lot Size: 8.71 AC / 379,407 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY
    • Jr High Middle School: EVANS JR HIGH
    • High School District: 5
    • High School: NORMAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Heated, Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: AGR
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath, Sauna/Steam Room, Skylight(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: None
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Room Type: Other Room, Family Room, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Other
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
    • Other Equipment: Security System, Water-Softener Rented, TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Workshop
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: Other
    • Total Sq Ft: 5610
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5610
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5610
    • Main Sq Ft: 5610
    • Upper Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Dimensions: 8.71 ACRE
    • Exterior Building Type: Stone, Wood Siding
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 22
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X17
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X17
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X25
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Window Treatments: All
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X28
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Window Treatments: All
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X13
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X37
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: All
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 35X50

    Property History for 17419 Old Colonial Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 30, 2014

    Sold

    MRED #10231312

    $295,000—
    Sep 29, 2014

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1120228245

    $118,000—
    Aug 2, 2014

    Pending

    MRED #10231312

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/30/2014

    Sold

    MRED #10231312

    $295,000
    09/29/2014

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1120228245

    $118,000
    08/02/2014

    Pending

    MRED #10231312

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    Public Records for 17419 Old Colonial Road

    Taxable ValueLand$49,649Additions$86,083Total$135,732
    Tax Record2025$9,700 ($808 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,610 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,610 SqFtStories1Lot Size379,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980CountyMCLEANAPN21-25-100-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 17419 Old Colonial Road

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Cedar Ridge Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Evans Junior High School
    Public6 to 8

    Normal Community High School
    Public9 to 12

    Eugene Field School
    Public12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 17419 Old Colonial Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
    $295,000
    4
    5,610
    379,407
    $485,000
    –
    4
    1,972
    221,720
    –
    –
    –
    –
    1,749,370
    $390,000
    4
    3,250
    221,720
    –
    –
    3
    2,056
    221,720
    –
    –
    –
    –
    188,179

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