501 Vale St, Bloomington, IL 61701
OFF MARKET

501 Vale St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,241 sqft

$251,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,765/mo*
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$251,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,765/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,241 sqft

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Description

**Charming Home in Founders Grove Subdivision!** Welcome to this beautifully designed home nestled in the sought-after Founders Grove subdivision. A true testament to classic architecture, this home perfectly combines timeless charm with modern comforts. As you approach, you'll instantly be captivated by the picturesque navy siding with crisp white accents. The backyard boasts ample yard space, a spacious deck, a charming white picket fence, and a separate two-car garage with automatic door. Step onto the welcoming covered front porch and envision yourself relaxing on the swing during the cool evenings, greeting neighbors as they walk by. This home isn't just a house, it is where memories are made. As you enter the home you are welcomed into the foyer with original hardwood floors. There is a large open living room/ dining room. Off the dining area is the kitchen featuring white cabinets, bosch dishwasher, glass top stove and ample counter space. The 1/2 bath on the main floor is a nice upgrade in these older homes!! Upstairs you'll discover three generously sized bedrooms, offering ample space for rest, relaxation, and storage. The full bathroom upstairs has been upgraded with a well thought out floor plan. A focal point is the custom tub with exquisite tile work! The basement has a finished area for additional living space...plus laundry area and storage room. The Founders Grove community is celebrated for its warm and welcoming residents, idyllic streets, and convenient access to amenities. When you choose this home, you're not just investing in a property; you're becoming an integral part of a thriving and close-knit community. Don't let the opportunity to own this beautiful home in Founders Grove slip through your fingers. It's more than just a house; it's where the next exciting chapter of your life begins. Schedule your private viewing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 02, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 501 Vale St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2241 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, RangeDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 228 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2103463012

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 22 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: BloomingtonCommunity: Founders Grove
School Information
Elementary School: Oakland ElementaryElementary School District: 87Jr High / Middle School: Bloomington Jr High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 87High School: Bloomington High SchoolHigh School District: 87

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2241 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8115.228 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11889380

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Julie Duncan, (309) 826-9845
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Bought with: Madonna Epperson, GRI, (309) 275-1248, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11889380

Price History for 501 Vale St

DatePriceEventSource
11/01/2023$203,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11889380
09/23/2023$199,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11889380
09/21/2023$199,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11889380
04/01/2009$125,000Sold
N/A
05/17/2008$139,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/11/2008$139,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/01/2005$145,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$248K
$10.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$116
$5MoM
Available listings
193
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,643
Assessment$189,801
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,079/mo
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Comparable Sales for 501 Vale St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1910 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$225,000
07/31/25
3
1.5
2,340
1605 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$270,000
07/29/25
3
1.5
2,184
1609 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$181,000
09/22/25
3
1.5
2,380
2009 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$290,000
11/05/25
3
2
2,340
1414 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$295,000
07/31/25
3
2
2,622
504 Florence Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/30/25
3
2
2,352
2015 E Taylor St, Bloomington, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$278,000
12/01/25
3
2
2,114
1517 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/03/26
3
2
1,980
411 Willard Ave, Bloomington, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$220,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
2,292

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What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 519 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I live by Washington Grade School which is a great school. 3 generations of my fam went there. Family neighborhood with lots of kids and aging neighbors. Not enough diversity but otherwise happy here. Been in my home 20 years. "
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  • Lauren
    "Sweet corn circus, farmers markets, tailgate and tall boys music festival, and all of the other local events around town. "
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  • Conwayjm
    " Nice neighborhood to take walks in and not too much traffic. Lots of parks and sidewalks, as well as dog parks make it family and dog friendly. "
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "By car driving approximately 15 mins oneway Return also same way and same route same amount of journey"
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "Dog owners around this are very much like it since it has dig friendly neighbour wood with lot of dog owners. They enjoy walking with across street."
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  • Gonzalesjessie379
    "It’s a safe neighborhood with large trees and beautiful homes. Not only do I live here but I grew up in this neighborhood. Downtown is just a few blocks away with shops night life and parades. "
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  • Melinda Turner
    "People who walk their dogs clean up behind them and they are very respectful of your yard. I like the keep the on leash never see any wondering around the neighborhood."
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  • Romi Rudzinski
    "Halloween trick or treating is the highlight, there are not other events that take place on our neighbourhood."
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  • Tess B.
    "unit 5 is a great school district. lots to do in the ways of trails and parks. heartland community College also offers a lot of fun classes for kids in the summer time. "
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  • Kellysully248
    "the area has two dogs parks. they are both nice parks. one is maxwell, the other is called Shepard. excelente area for dogs to play and socialize. safe neighborhood for walking your dog. plenty of parks too "
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  • Emily M.
    "great public transport access, & pretty central to most places in town. grocery & pharmacy & restaurants nearby too! love our neighborhood."
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  • Matthew
    "Calm neighborhood with a little street traffic off of busier roads. Close to downtown, older buildings, and near Wesleyan. Never had a problem in 5 years "
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  • Rtwebb1978
    "Quiet and nice area. I have some good neighbors and they are helpful. It’s private and enjoyable to live in this area. "
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  • Peg F.
    "Dogs are welcome and I have never seen one loose. Some people do not pick up their animals waste, which I think is very rude.. the “Dog Run” is not what is perceived on the pamphlets, it is very small fenced in area..so everyone just lets their dogs go on any grassy area"
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  • Anyuan
    "A good and quite neighborhood, most of people are friendly, lawn is well-kept, many children playing outside."
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  • Rakesh.pisces
    "That neighborhood is kids friendly and good school is available. Diverse culture is also an important factor."
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  • Bauerb6
    "Great community and helpful neighbors. Low crime rate. Many restaurants to choose from. Clean cities"
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  • Laverne T.
    "They would love this area. Dogs are welcomed here. There are times when you need to keep an eye out for stray dogs "
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  • Bauerb6
    "Beautiful well kept community. Safe atmosphere and great schools. Good neighborhood with plenty of restaurants "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "My commute can be long for a smaller city like Bloomington.. 15 to 20 minutes everywhere you go. I like around 5 minutes is long enough. "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "There’s a lot of places to walk the dogs as well as ponds to play in. Very welcoming neighborhood! Would recommend for people with pets"
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  • Jennifer B.
    "great place to raise children. neighbors are friendly, clean city and neighborhoods. schools are also great! excellent teachers."
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  • Denise
    "My commute is fine...takes 15 minuets to get to most places in town. Traffic is fine most of the time "
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  • Reliant61
    "I am retired, so no commute. You can be anywhere in town in 20 minutes or less. Public transportation is available but I have never used it. Most amenities are close enough to walk to if needed."
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  • Faye
    "I have lived in this area for 20+ years. It is very family friendly and has a strong flow of young professionals from the universities near by. "
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  • Tammy H.
    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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  • Faye
    "As a neighborhood resident for 20 years, I can safely say this place is a steady family area perfect for raising a family. "
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  • MO
    "I am retired so I don’t have a commute. I have 3 grocery stores within walking distance too. I can get anywhere in town in less than 20 minutes "
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  • Mark O
    "Just a lot of stopping and chatting going on in the neighborhood during walks. The downtown and uptown communities sponsor a lot of entertainment and events to attend."
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  • Reliant61
    "The commute anywhere is negligible since this is a fairly small community and it has a good transpusystem"
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  • Bcfishe
    "There are many families with children in the neighborhood plenty of parks schools nearby great location. Seven minutes to work I work in normal"
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  • Will Buckem
    "it takes a village to do anything now-a-days. Real talk. Our neighborhood is blended and mostly we all lookout for each other."
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  • Dakota B.
    "Many great places in town. Lots of places to eat. Also, many awesome schools ranging from Pre-K / College Graduate. Taxes are a bit high in some areas, but are mostly alright."
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  • Rianna S.
    "There is access to a bus system but most places must be traveled via car. There are not many restaurants or shops close by. "
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  • Jodimacewan
    "It’s quiet safe, easier to park than larger places. Close to trail parking and restaurants. Close to work. "
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  • Dkkdcarter
    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
501 Vale St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,241 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 501 Vale St was last sold on Nov 1, 2023 for $203,500 (2% higher than the asking price of $199,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 501 Vale St is $251,300.