Sold320d on marketHistoric · 108 yrs
515 Vale St
Bloomington, IL, 61701 • 61701 • McLean County
$242,000
$150/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,612Sqft
0.12 acLot
1918Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1918 · 108 years of history
Founders Grove
61701
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Gas Log · Den/Library
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 320 days ago · 12 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
320 days on market
Established listing
$150/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1918 · Historic
This Founders Grove gem combines the best of historic charm and modern living! With lovely curb appeal and a welcoming front porch, you'll immediately feel at home. Inside, the open-plan main floor showcases beautiful stained wood trim, original hardwood floors, and a cozy living room. Natural light abounds in the library/sitting room adding an extra touch of warmth, while the spacious dining room, updated kitchen with a gas stove, and convenient half bath round out the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three generous bedrooms, an updated full bath, and the clean, dry basement offers plenty of storage. This 100+ year-old beauty has all the character and charm you've been looking for! Updates include house roof tear-off (2020), garage roof tear-off (2024), hearth facelift (2019), HVAC (2018), and kitchen updates (2016/2022). This is a must see home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights generous bedrooms, original hardwood floors, and natural light abounds as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,594/month
Principal & Interest$1,272
Property Tax$242
Insurance$81
Down payment20% ($48,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $193,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1918
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,227 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1918
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionOther
Water / SewerPublic, Other / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61701
Annual tax$4,818
Parcel2103463019
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Built-in Features
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace
Gas Log
Den/Library
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Other
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Mature Trees
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Second10×12 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second11×13 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market320
Est. value$246,200
Est. rent$1,793/mo
Tax rate2.08%
Price/sqft$150
On marketMar 27, 2025
PostedMar 27, 2025
Last sold$242,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 25, 2025
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Bloomington?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bloomington, IL, 61701
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 23, 2025Sold$242,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 14, 2025Contingent$245,000$152MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 7, 2025Price Change$245,000$152MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Listed For Sale$248,500$154MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 18, 2024Sold$235,000$146RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 17, 2023Pending Sale$239,000$148RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 25, 2020Sold$190,000$118Public Record
Sep 9, 2020Pending Sale$189,900$118RE/MAX Rising
Sep 6, 2020Listed For Sale$189,900$118RE/MAX Rising
Oct 16, 2015Sold$162,000$100Public Record
Aug 1, 2015Price Change$169,900$105RE/MAX CHOICE
Jul 22, 2015Price Change$174,900$108RE/MAX CHOICE
Jul 14, 2015Listed For Sale$177,900$110RE/MAX CHOICE
Sep 3, 2008Sold$172,500$107Public Record
Jan 1, 2004Sold$78,000$48Agent Provided
Sold$242,000
May 23, 2025•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$245,000
Apr 14, 2025•$152/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$245,000
Apr 7, 2025•$152/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$248,500
Mar 27, 2025•$154/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$235,000
Jan 18, 2024•$146/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$239,000
Dec 17, 2023•$148/sqft•RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$190,000
Nov 25, 2020•$118/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$189,900
Sep 9, 2020•$118/sqft•RE/MAX Rising
Listed For Sale$189,900
Sep 6, 2020•$118/sqft•RE/MAX Rising
Sold$162,000
Oct 16, 2015•$100/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$169,900
Aug 1, 2015•$105/sqft•RE/MAX CHOICE
Price Change$174,900
Jul 22, 2015•$108/sqft•RE/MAX CHOICE
Listed For Sale$177,900
Jul 14, 2015•$110/sqft•RE/MAX CHOICE
Sold$172,500
Sep 3, 2008•$107/sqft•Public Record
Sold$78,000
Jan 1, 2004•$48/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$5,174$69,818
Apr 9, 2023$4,819$63,654
Apr 9, 2022$4,598$60,106
Apr 9, 2021$4,293$56,509
Apr 9, 2020—$56,509
Apr 9, 2019—$56,509
Apr 9, 2018$4,158$55,401
Apr 9, 2017$4,158$55,401
Apr 9, 2016$4,159$55,401
Apr 9, 2015$4,079$54,669
Apr 9, 2014$4,079$54,091
Apr 9, 2013$3,755$53,030
Apr 9, 2012$3,756$53,614
Apr 9, 2011$3,756$54,025
Apr 9, 2010$3,743$54,025
Apr 9, 2009$2,528$54,025
Apr 9, 2008$2,363$51,664
Apr 9, 2007$2,324$50,380
Apr 9, 2006—$43,492
Apr 9, 2005—$28,243
Apr 9, 2002—$24,855
Apr 9, 2001—$23,872
Apr 9, 2000—$23,485
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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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