About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 517 Vale Street in Bloomington, IL is listed for $240,000 ($99 per sqft). Built in 1925, the home offers 2,423 sqft of living space on a 0.17 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1925
  • 0.17 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
2-car garage
1925

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,284/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$174
Interest$1,040
Insurance$70

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

517 Vale Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Founders Grove

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in Features

Property Details

Construction

Stucco

Outdoor Features

PorchPatio

Parking

GarageOpen

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 517 Vale Street is listed at $240,000 ($99/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,284 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1925, 0.17 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features.

This property is listed by Shannon Smith.

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Shannon Smith

Agent at RE/MAX Rising

Listed by RE/MAX Rising · Broker phone: (309) 275-9333 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12642779· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 112 days on PropertySimple

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517 Vale Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

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