1202 Elmwood Road — Bloomington, IL 61701
Pending
Bloomington, IL 61701

1202 Elmwood Road

$695,000
6 beds · 6 baths · 5,352 sqft
Listed at $695,000 22 days on market $12,370/yr taxes
01About this home

From the moment you approach this stunning 6 Bedroom 6 Bath home you will get the feeling that you've been swept up into a forgotten whimsical era.. The unique architecture, the brick and circular driveway , and the charming Carriage Garage leave no doubt this is a one of a kind opportunity to own such a precious piece of history. Upon entrance through the parlor you are greeted by a warm and welcoming Sitting Room ~ perfect for cozy quiet nights reading by the fire ~ Leading into a serene, airy and traditional to the era office. Flowing through the first floor we lead to an Timeless Dining Rom with Custom Built in Storage and China Cabinets tucked charmingly into the corners . Off the Dining Room You will find a Custom Entertainers Dream Chefs Kitchen~ Complete with Granite Counters, Designer Tile Backsplash, Abundant Cabinetry, Coffee Station, Desk / Organization Corner , and upscale Stainless Appliances : including a Double Oven, Double Gas Top Range, Dishwasher, and Commercial Refrigerator. Tucked off the Kitchen is an Ornate Vintage Half Bath with original fixtures still in tact. Throughout this home you can feel touches of class and it's history with soaring ceilings, vintage fixtures , Gone with the Wind elaborate carved Staircases, and concealed nooks and crannies. The Kitchen Opens Up to one of the most Elaborate Entertaining Areas one might find ~ A 28 by 20 Family Room with Soaring Ceilings, Large Open Windows, Skylights, Floor to Ceiling Custom Built in Wet Bar with Seating, Fireplace, and a 15 by 17 Eat in Hearth Room . Situated just off the Kitchen is one of the most unique additions to any home ~ a Mother in Law Suite ~ complete with floor to ceiling windows, Full Bath, secondary steps to the upper level as well as it's own side entry into the home. The Upper Level Contains 4 Large Bedrooms with Spacious Closets , Unique Sitting Areas, and Customs Built Ins , Laundry Room , 2 Full Baths, Walk Up Fully Floored Attic, as well as the Expansive Master Suite . The 19 by 18 Master Suite Features a Full Custom Built In Feature Wall with Dressers , Tray Ceilings, Master Bath with Double Vanity, Oversized Walk in Closet and Separate Shower. The Lower Level of this home Boasts what some in the original era may have referred to as a gentleman's club parlor ~ perfectly suited for pool, cards, gaming, late nights sharing adventures and stories by the fire ~ I'm sure told for generations to come . With the addition of a wet bar and bath ~ it is the perfect place to unwind. There is also a large storage area currently used as an Exercise Room and a Mechanical Room with abundant Storage. Off the Family Room Addition to the home you will find access to the Backyard Entertaining Oasis ~ perfect for family gatherings ~ With an oversized Covered Patio, Skylights, and not one but 3 additional Patio areas to accommodate the masses . Professionally Landscaped and Fully Fenced ~ with a Dog Run located off the Carriage Garage, this unique piece of history is just waiting for it's newest owner to call it home . Located mere steps to BHS , Washington Grade School and the Coveted Bloomington Country Club ~ with quick and easy access to State Farm, Rivian, Country Companies , IWU and ISU.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$695,000
List price
5,352
Square feet
6
Bedrooms
4 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1925
Year built
0.36 ac
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$12,370
Annual taxes
Cottage
Style
22
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Other
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Oven
Parking
ConcreteCircular DrivewayGarage OwnedDetachedDrivewayOwnedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Washington Elementary
Bloomington, IL
📍190 mi🚗494 min
M Middle school
Bloomington Jr High School
Bloomington, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶7 min
H High school
Bloomington High School
Bloomington, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶6 min
  • Dang Boba, Poke & Banh Mi 0.5 mi
  • Annie's Eats Carry-Out and Catering 0.5 mi
  • Cheeks Bar & Grill 0.5 mi
  • Keg Grove Brewing Company 0.6 mi
  • Times Past Inn 0.6 mi
  • Donny B's Gourmet Popcorn and Gifts 0.7 mi
  • Green Top Grocery 0.3 mi
  • Rush Food and Smoke 0.5 mi
  • Franzetti's Pantry Plus 0.5 mi
  • Freedom 0.8 mi
  • Circle K 0.8 mi
  • Thorntons 1.0 mi
  • Atwood Wayside 0.3 mi
  • Empire Junction 0.5 mi
  • Fell Avenue Park 0.8 mi
  • Franklin Park 0.8 mi
  • Dawes Park 0.8 mi
  • Oakland Park 0.9 mi
  • Recreation Coffee 0.4 mi
  • Bloom's Coffee Bar 0.7 mi
  • Coffee Hound Roastery and Café 0.9 mi
  • Lab Coffee 0.9 mi
  • Bloom Barista 1.0 mi
  • Hattie's 1.0 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 13, 2026
PendingThis listing
$695,000
Apr 25, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX Choice
$695,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX Choice · Roxanne Hartrich · 309-532-1445
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12624541
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