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South Oakland, located between Downtown Bloomington and Miller Park, is a historic and residential Bloomington neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Oakland Avenue near Emerson Street, where porch-front homes meet a steady rhythm of local foot traffic. Brick bungalows and classic two-flats sit beside tidy yards and mature canopy trees, giving the blocks a cohesive, lived-in feel. The Constitution Trail threads nearby, shaping a walk-and-bike routine that links parks and campuses. Illinois Wesleyan University adds a collegiate edge through nearby performances and events. Miller Park’s lagoon, zoo, and pavilion anchor weekends with open-air space and seasonal gatherings.
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Offer insights
603 S Clinton St · $79,000
$81.2K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $81.2K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eight rooms
Full, unfinished basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main floor
Bedroom 2 on the main floor
Bedrooms 3 and 4 on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air
Home design
Detached home
1.5-story design
Parking
Attached garage
1 garage space
Construction
100+ years old
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The R-1C Residence District is intended to provide primarily for the establishment of areas of higher density single-family detached dwelling units while recognizing the potential compatibility of two-family dwelling units as special uses. Densities of approximately eight dwelling units per acre are allowed. This district may be applied to newly developing areas as well as the older residential areas of the City where larger houses have been or can be converted from single-family to two-family residences to extend the economic life of these structures and allow the owners to justify the expenditures for repairs and modernization.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bloomington, IL • 61701
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bloomington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 603 S Clinton St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $89,900 and $187,555.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $90K to $188K.