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517 Vale Street

Bloomington, IL 61701
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,423

Sqft

Acres0.17

Acre(Lot)

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 spac e, 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $255,000

AD Id : 87823233

MLS Id : MRD12642779

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.17 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,423

Year Built : 1925

Garage : 2

County : McLean

Subdivision: Founders Grove

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: No additional rooms

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 7

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Information

    Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1925

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees Lot Acres: 0.17 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Traditional Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$255000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $6359.7 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 2103463020

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Oakland Elementary Junior High School: Bloomington Jr High School Senior High School: Bloomington High School
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Founders Grove City: Bloomington Direction: Corner of Oakland & Vale.
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MLS: MRED #12642779 LISTED BY: Shannon Smith, RE/MAX Rising 309-340-1000 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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