517 Vale Street

Bloomington, IL
$ 240,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 2,423
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Charming, full of character and located in the highly sought-after Founders Grove Subdivision! Original hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and an inviting open layout create a warm and welcoming feel throughout. The living room is centered around a gas fireplace (converted in 2021) surrounded by built-ins. The formal dining space with a cozy window seat flows nicely into the kitchen, which features a charming exposed brick accent, a breakfast bar for those quick meals, and a large pantry closet. Rounding out the first floor, you will find a full bath as well as the laundry. Upstairs, you will find all 3 bedrooms, with large closets, a rare find for a home of this age, and an additional full bath that got a refresh in 2023. The partially finished basement offers additional living space, great for a family room, playroom, or dedicated office space. The unfinished portion of the basement offers plenty of room for storage. Outside, you have the option of relaxing with your coffee or winding down from the day on the large enclosed front porch, or you can head out to the backyard, where a new privacy fence was installed in 2023, to hang out or entertain on the brick-paved patio. This home also offers a 2-car detached garage. Recent updates include roof in 2021, several replacement windows in 2023, exterior vinyl window wrapping in 2025, and a new garage door opener in 2026. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a move-in ready home filled with character in one of Bloomington's most desirable neighborhoods!

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  • Price
  • $ 240,000
  • City
  • Bloomington
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • MCLEAN
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Bloomington
  • Lot Size
  • 0.17 Acres
  • Zip
  • 61701
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,423
  • Year Built
  • 1925
  • Taxes
  • $ 6359
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 12642779
Listed By: RE/MAX Rising
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 2423
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Stucco
Year Built 1925
Township City of Bloomi
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County McLean
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Founders Grove
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Corner of Oakland & Vale.
High School Bloomington High School
City Bloomington
High School District 87
MLS Area Bloomington
Elementary School Oakland Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 6359.7
Middle/Junior High School Bloomington Jr High School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 87
Elementary School District 87
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Interior Amenities 1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features
Basement Partially Finished,Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 364
Room Type No additional rooms
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior Features

Parking Features Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Lot Features Corner Lot,Mature Trees
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 50 X 150
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Elmwood Park, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Oakland Elementary
Middle School Bloomington Jr High School
High School Bloomington High School

Price History

7/9/2026 Listed $255,000
8/6/2026 3% - $249,500
8/26/2026 4% - $240,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 61701

Price
AVG $310K
$240K
Taxes
AVG $5,558
$6,359
Year Built
AVG 1939
1925
Visits
AVG 49
94
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517 Vale Street Bloomington, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $240000 with 2423 sqft and a lot size of 0.17 Acres Acre(s). 517 Vale Street Bloomington has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1925. The property's zip code is 61701 which is in Bloomington, IL

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