# 517 Vale Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $240,000 ($99/sqft), built 1925, 2,423 sqft. > Fireplace, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,284/mo. Listed 113 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $240,000 | | Price/sqft | $99 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full | | Square Feet | 2,423 | | Year Built | 1925 | | Lot Size | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 113 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,214 | | Estimated Insurance | $70 | | **Total** | **$1,284** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Oakland Elementary - **Middle:** Bloomington Jr High School - **High:** Bloomington High School ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1925 - 0.17 acre lot - 2 stories - 2 parking spaces - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent 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! ## Location - **Address:** 517 Vale Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 - **County:** McLean - **Neighborhood:** Founders Grove - **Coordinates:** 40.474058, -88.96804 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.474058,-88.96804 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Shannon Smith - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Rising - **Broker Phone:** (309) 275-9333 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/517-Vale-St_Bloomington_IL_61701_M70249-48529?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12642779&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![517 Vale Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1493876667r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f4207158986r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3458877961r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3428830032r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2664189604r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f247056256r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3644665126r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2784706907r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2829835360r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2427597259r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2145609335r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3355873883r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f4074194897r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f465250265r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2103662849r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3661468648r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f510421699r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2856018913r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2850025833r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3489869954r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1764595891r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f3371277553r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f328209948r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f507670769r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f4005719644r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2506477117r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f2721068256r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1639600695r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1614104113r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1892595383r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f1386834155r.jpg) ![517 Vale Street - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/249e3ef96c7ada52777df4c1bbbef9b2l-f856138275r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12642779 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/517-vale-street-bloomington-il-61701-fe72dadb775a4470bcdcac91c56cd7ba) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/517-vale-street-bloomington-il-61701-fe72dadb775a4470bcdcac91c56cd7ba#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/517-vale-street-bloomington-il-61701-fe72dadb775a4470bcdcac91c56cd7ba", "name": "517 Vale Street, Bloomington, IL 61701", "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. 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