Recently Listed Open House 7/11 10am - 11:30pm
517 Vale Street
Bloomington, IL, 61701 $ 255,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,423 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,610
for $255,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,423 square foot home was built in 1925 on a lot size of 0.17.
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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Open House
7/11/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
517 Vale Street Bloomington, IL
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving 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 N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Subdivision Name Founders Grove
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status New
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
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InteriorInterior Amenities 1st Floor Full Bath Built-in Features
Basement Partially Finished Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 364
Room Type No additional rooms
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3
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ExteriorParking 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 N
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,610
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $530
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/9/2026 | $255,000 | | Listed Price |