Sold8d on market
611 Vale St
Bloomington, IL, 61701 • 61701 • McLean County
$235,000
$261/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
900Sqft
0.24 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Founders Grove
61701
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
8 days on market
Recently listed
$261/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Check out this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow in Founders Grove with a partially finished basement, attic space ready to finish and a 2 car detached garage. The front of the home has a darling enclosed porch area for enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Cozy family room space connecting to an eat-in space and kitchen. All kitchen appliances remain (dishwasher 2025, garbage disposal 2024). The two bedrooms have nice size closets, and a full hall bath separating them. The bathroom has been updated (2024) with a painted vanity, new faucet and updated light fixtures. The basement has been updated with some newer LVP flooring, a bar area and painted built-ins. Laundry is located in the basement. The attic space has been cleaned up and prepped to be finished with baffles installed for proper ventilation. Four windows replaced (2026).. A full bath could potentially be added! Deep lot with fully fenced backyard! Raised deck installed (2023). Spacious 2 car detached garage.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights partially finished basement, cozy family room space, and darling enclosed porch area as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,548/month
Principal & Interest$1,235
Property Tax$235
Insurance$78
Down payment20% ($47,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot10,500 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1940
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionSteel Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot10,500 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61701
Annual tax$5,069
Parcel2110205029
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Steel Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Lot Features
Mature Trees
Landscaped
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market8
Est. value$235,100
Est. rent$1,322/mo
Tax rate2.08%
Price/sqft$261
On marketFeb 18, 2026
PostedFeb 18, 2026
Last sold$235,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 31, 2026
Tour days6
Views103
How are the schools in Bloomington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bloomington, IL, 61701
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Sold$235,000$261MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2026Contingent$219,900$244MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 18, 2026Listed For Sale$219,900$244MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jul 7, 2020Sold$158,000$176Public Record
May 4, 2020Pending Sale$159,800$178Owner
Apr 29, 2020Listed For Sale$159,800$178Owner
May 21, 2018Sold$147,000$163Public Record
Jun 15, 2017Sold$143,500$159Public Record
Apr 19, 2017Listed For Sale$148,900$165Coldwell Banker Heart of America
Jan 15, 2016Sold$136,700$152MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 20, 2015Price Change$142,900$159Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Oct 15, 2015Listed For Sale$144,900$161Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Mar 16, 2015Listing Removed$155,900$173Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Mar 13, 2015Listed For Sale$155,900$173Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Dec 20, 2014Listing Removed$165,900$184Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Oct 4, 2014Listed For Sale$165,900$184Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Sold$235,000
Mar 31, 2026•$261/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$219,900
Feb 21, 2026•$244/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$219,900
Feb 18, 2026•$244/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Sold$158,000
Jul 7, 2020•$176/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$159,800
May 4, 2020•$178/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$159,800
Apr 29, 2020•$178/sqft•Owner
Sold$147,000
May 21, 2018•$163/sqft•Public Record
Sold$143,500
Jun 15, 2017•$159/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$148,900
Apr 19, 2017•$165/sqft•Coldwell Banker Heart of America
Sold$136,700
Jan 15, 2016•$152/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$142,900
Oct 20, 2015•$159/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Listed For Sale$144,900
Oct 15, 2015•$161/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Listing Removed$155,900
Mar 16, 2015•$173/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Listed For Sale$155,900
Mar 13, 2015•$173/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Listing Removed$165,900
Dec 20, 2014•$184/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Listed For Sale$165,900
Oct 4, 2014•$184/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$5,070$68,525
Apr 9, 2023$4,403$58,681
Apr 9, 2022$4,002$53,089
Apr 9, 2021$3,889$51,759
Apr 9, 2020—$50,497
Apr 9, 2019—$50,497
Apr 9, 2018$3,745$50,497
Apr 9, 2017$3,745$50,497
Apr 9, 2016$3,746$51,257
Apr 9, 2015$4,076$48,635
Apr 9, 2014$4,076$48,635
Apr 9, 2013$3,404$48,635
Apr 9, 2012$3,406$49,170
Apr 9, 2011$3,406$49,546
Apr 9, 2010$3,245$47,635
Apr 9, 2009$3,223$47,635
Apr 9, 2008$3,097$46,011
Apr 9, 2007$3,038$44,867
Apr 9, 2006—$43,763
Apr 9, 2005—$42,863
Apr 9, 2002—$36,352
Apr 9, 2001—$34,913
Apr 9, 2000—$33,374
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Local context around this listing
Bloomington, IL • McLean County
Nearby cities
BloomingtonChenoaDownsGridleyHeyworthHudsonLe RoyLexington
Nearby zip codes
61701617026170461705617096171061761617726179161799
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