Off Market1778d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs

517 Vale St

Bloomington, IL, 61701 • 61701 • McLean County

$257,400

$152/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,695Sqft

0.17 acLot

1925Built

Property DNA

3 highlights

Character Home

Built 1925 · 101 years of history

Premium Finishes

Walk-in Closet(s)

Tile & Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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1778 days on market

Established listing

$152/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic

SO MUCH CHARM! Updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home in the popular "Founders Grove" area WITH a two car garage and fenced backyard! Open floor plan that flows wonderfully for entertaining. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar, exposed brick focal point and china cupboard with wine rack! Dining room boasts a crystal chandelier and window seat. Living room has a wood burning fireplace w/built-in surround and great natural lighting. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and one full bath. Partially finished basement, and plenty of unfinished storage. Lovely enclosed front porch area 20x8. ALL original wood on floors. UPDATES! NEW ROOF (full tear off) 2021, some newer windows on first floor 2020, refrigerator 2021, paint 2020, landscaping 2021, AC/Furnace '08,

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,610/month

Principal & Interest$1,267

Property Tax$257

Insurance$86

Down payment20% ($51,480)

3%50%

Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $205,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1925

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Detached

Lot7,405 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1925

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Water / SewerPublic

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached

BasementFinished

Lot7,405 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood61701

Annual tax$5,325

Parcel2103463020

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

7 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Electric Dryer Hookup

Foyer

Walk-in Closet(s)

Built-ins

Pull-Down Attic Stairs

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Tile

Carpet

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Parking

Garage - Detached

Room details

2 rooms detailed

Walk In Closet

Dining Room

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market1778

Est. value$257,400

Est. rent$1,824/mo

Tax rate2.08%

Price/sqft$152

Last sold$200,000

Tour days6

Favorites3

How are the schools in Bloomington?

3 schools rated nearby

Oakland Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.1 mi

Bloomington Jr High School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.0 mi

Bloomington High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Bloomington, IL, 61701

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Price history

23 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 23, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Jun 14, 2024Listed For Rent$2,100$1Zillow Rentals

May 26, 2021Sold$200,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 29, 2021Pending Sale$185,900$110RE/MAX International

Mar 29, 2021Contingent$185,900$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 26, 2021Listed For Sale$185,900$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 26, 2021Pending Sale$185,900$110RE/MAX International

Mar 25, 2021Contingent$185,900$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 25, 2021Listed For Sale$185,900$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 21, 2020Sold$174,000$103Public Record

Jul 1, 2020Pending Sale$179,900$106Owner

Jun 21, 2020Listed For Sale$179,900$106Owner

Jan 13, 2017Sold$166,000$98Public Record

Nov 18, 2016Listed For Sale$164,500$97Crowne Realty

Apr 2, 2012Sold$160,000$94Public Record

Dec 2, 2011Price Change$169,900$100Butzirus.com

Sep 23, 2011Price Change$174,900$103Butzirus.com

Aug 25, 2011Price Change$179,000$106Butzirus.com

Jul 29, 2011Listed For Sale$181,000$107Butzirus.com

Sep 21, 2010Sold$186,000$110Public Record

Jul 22, 2010Listed For Sale$184,900$109Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

Apr 30, 2009Listing Removed$184,900$109Coldwell Banker**

Apr 21, 2009Listed For Sale$184,900$109Coldwell Banker**

Listing Removed—

Jun 23, 2024•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$2,100

Jun 14, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Sold$200,000

May 26, 2021•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$185,900

Mar 29, 2021•$110/sqft•RE/MAX International

Contingent$185,900

Mar 29, 2021•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$185,900

Mar 26, 2021•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$185,900

Mar 26, 2021•$110/sqft•RE/MAX International

Contingent$185,900

Mar 25, 2021•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$185,900

Mar 25, 2021•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$174,000

Aug 21, 2020•$103/sqft•Public Record

Pending Sale$179,900

Jul 1, 2020•$106/sqft•Owner

Listed For Sale$179,900

Jun 21, 2020•$106/sqft•Owner

Sold$166,000

Jan 13, 2017•$98/sqft•Public Record

Listed For Sale$164,500

Nov 18, 2016•$97/sqft•Crowne Realty

Sold$160,000

Apr 2, 2012•$94/sqft•Public Record

Price Change$169,900

Dec 2, 2011•$100/sqft•Butzirus.com

Price Change$174,900

Sep 23, 2011•$103/sqft•Butzirus.com

Price Change$179,000

Aug 25, 2011•$106/sqft•Butzirus.com

Listed For Sale$181,000

Jul 29, 2011•$107/sqft•Butzirus.com

Sold$186,000

Sep 21, 2010•$110/sqft•Public Record

Listed For Sale$184,900

Jul 22, 2010•$109/sqft•Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors

Listing Removed$184,900

Apr 30, 2009•$109/sqft•Coldwell Banker**

Listed For Sale$184,900

Apr 21, 2009•$109/sqft•Coldwell Banker**

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 9, 2024$5,325$71,682

Apr 9, 2023$4,961$65,353

Apr 9, 2022$4,735$61,709

Apr 9, 2021$4,421$58,017

Apr 9, 2020—$53,141

Apr 9, 2019—$53,141

Apr 9, 2018$3,880$52,099

Apr 9, 2017$3,880$52,099

Apr 9, 2016$4,386$52,099

Apr 9, 2015$3,806$51,410

Apr 9, 2014$3,806$50,863

Apr 9, 2013$3,502$49,865

Apr 9, 2012$3,504$50,414

Apr 9, 2011$3,504$50,800

Apr 9, 2010$3,492$50,800

Apr 9, 2009$3,468$50,800

Apr 9, 2008$3,294$48,580

Apr 9, 2007$3,229$47,372

Apr 9, 2006—$42,220

Apr 9, 2005—$41,351

Apr 9, 2002—$36,400

Apr 9, 2001—$34,960

Apr 9, 2000—$33,420

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Local context around this listing

Bloomington, IL • McLean County

Nearby cities

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Est. value$257,400

Est. rent$1,824/mo

30yr rate est.6.24%

Affordability$1,765/mo

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