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Shannon Smith of RE/MAX Rising

517 Vale St, Bloomington, IL 61701

$240,000
  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,423

    Sqft ($99/Sqft)

House for sale
$9.5K price drop

About 517 Vale St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,405 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
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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Listing Agent - Shannon Smith
Listing Office - RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12642779 • last updated 1 week ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 12642779
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Active
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2423
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.17
Property Tax $ 6359.7
Year Built 1925
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Attic Pull Down Stair
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Exterior
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Fencing Fenced
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Bloomington
County McLean
Subdivision Founders Grove
Elementary School Oakland Elementary
Elementary School District 87
High School Bloomington High School
Middle School District 87
Middle School Bloomington Jr High School
High School District 87
APN 2103463020
Directions Corner Of Oakland & Vale.
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