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1906 Mission Revival in Bloomington, IL

12/3/25 12 Comments
Posted on OHD: 12/3/25. Last OHD Update: 12/3/25.
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1111 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Truly one of a kind home. Welcome to Historic Graves Grove on E Grove street. An opportunity of a lifetime awaits you at 1111 E Grove Street! Built in 1906 by the well renowned, Paul Maratz. This house has never been sold through MLS and has been lived in by only three families in 119 years. The house sits on .75 of an acre in the middle of historic E Grove st in Bloomington. We even have original receipts and correspondence for the building of the house. 1111's most valuable details to share: Brick and stucco, four bedrooms with a finished attic used as a fifth bedroom. Park-like settings, backyard that runs from Grove to Olive street, newer, extra large three car garage. Original fish pond that has been reconditioned, the sounds of the running water will put you at peace. Over 4,000 finished square feet with the most jaw dropping woodwork throughout. Amazing family crest stained glass windows. Six sets of pocket doors. Screened in back porch. 3 fireplaces (the front hall fireplace has the same rocks from the Miller Park entrance, which was being built at the same time. Only a couple of blocks from Washington Elementary.
5 Bed 1.5 Bath 5,088 Sq Ft 0.75 Ac.
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