Last Sold Price
4 beds5,610 sqft$53/sqft
17419 Old Colonial Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by BNAR Conversion Agent • RE/MAX Choice
    P: (630) 955-0011
  2. Listed by Ed Martin • RE/MAX Choice
    P: (309) 825-5930 C: (309) 825-5930 callEP1@yahoo.com

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Property Details for 17419 Old Colonial Road

Status
MLS #
10231312
Days on Market
77
Taxes
$9,613 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / Detached Single-Other
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
8.71 AC / 379,407 SF
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

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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1

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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space
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Bedrooms
4,621
Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.27
Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 12/06/24

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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of house with garden
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7

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Sold 08/04/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
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8

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Sold 04/18/25

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Bedrooms
3,484
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$470,000 | 37 Pendleton Way, Bloomington, IL 61704
1/105
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4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 17419 Old Colonial Road

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size8.71 AC / 379,407 SF

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Property Information for 17419 Old Colonial Road

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

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

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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