Home inspection in Bloomington.

What we see in Bloomington homes.

Bloomington's population grew from 9,902 in 1950 to 50,498 in 1960, so most of its houses are postwar ramblers and split-levels built in that surge. The city incorporated in 1960 and covers 38.4 square miles, home to 89,987 residents at the 2020 census. The northeast is a sand plain, low hills fill the west, and the far south sits in the Minnesota River valley. About a third of the city is reserved for parks, including Hyland Lake Park Reserve.

Housing of the 1950s and 1960s calls for a close look at original systems: clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, older electrical panels and wiring, aging furnaces and water heaters, and single-pane windows with minimal insulation. Sand plain lots drain quickly, while river valley sites need attention to groundwater and sump function. Bloomington has a point-of-sale ordinance, so ask the seller or city about the required evaluation and how it fits with an inspection. Hennepin County is EPA Radon Zone 1, and MDH recommends every Minnesota home be tested.

Local facts checked September 2026 against: Wikipedia, Minnesota Department of Health.