8212 Elm Ave
Downs, IL 61736
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 sqft (on 0.42 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 sqft
(on 0.42 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
Nicely refreshed and move-in ready, this incredibly spacious bi-level home offers the perfect combination of space, updates, and location in the award-winning Tri-Valley School District! Situated on a huge corner lot with a fully fenced backyard, this 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home also offers the flexibility for a potential 5th bedroom, making it ideal for growing families, guests, a home office, or media room. You'll love the extensive list of improvements that make this home truly turnkey. Major updates include a new septic system (2021), professionally painted interior (2022), new carpet (2022), updated light fixtures (2022), new trim (2022), roof (approx. 2015), furnace and A/C (approx. 2018), siding (approx. 2020). Even more recent improvements completed in 2026 include a freshly painted garage with newly finished garage ceiling, fresh interior paint throughout the home, a beautifully upgraded lower-level bathroom featuring a fully drywalled ceiling in place of the previous drop ceiling, and a new garage man door providing convenient access to the backyard. The oversized 2-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and projects, while the expansive fenced backyard provides the perfect setting for entertaining, pets, or play. With its generous living space, extensive updates, sought-after school district, and outstanding corner-lot location, 8212 Elm is a home you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$123
Listed
No Info
Home Details for 8212 Elm Ave
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MLS Status: New |
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Interior Details Basement: 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: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2080 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, RangeDishwasherLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Bi-LevelAccessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Carpet |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Gravel,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Farm & Range Includes Irrigation Water Rights |
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Year Built Year Built: 1976 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bi-Level |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 2233352021 |
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Price List Price: $254,900Price Per Sqft: $123 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable |
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Direction & Address City: DownsCommunity: Not Applicable |
School Information Elementary School: Tri-Valley Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 3Jr High / Middle School: Tri-Valley Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 3High School: Tri-Valley High SchoolHigh School District: 3 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 12697992 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2080 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Water Rights, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 0.42 acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12697992 |
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Water RightsCurbsStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Sean Caldwell, (309) 846-0528
RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12697992
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.
Market trends in Downs
Last updated May 2026
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Price History for 8212 Elm Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/22/2022 | $195,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
| 11/08/2022 | $200,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
| 11/01/2022 | $200,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
| 09/27/2022 | $220,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
| 09/18/2022 | $230,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
| 08/30/2022 | $250,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11488801 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $5,629 |
| Assessment | $218,757 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 8212 Elm Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 11/13/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,309 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,625 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $215,650 | 09/24/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,790 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $176,000 | 03/05/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,185 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $192,900 | 04/10/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,509 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $408,000 | 11/25/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,669 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $443,000 | 04/17/26 | 4 | 3 | 3,590 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $430,000 | 12/03/25 | 4 | 3 | 3,490 | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $345,000 | 07/11/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 3,114 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 8212 Elm Ave.
- Tri-Valley Middle School
- 4-8
- Public
- 448 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Tri-Valley High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 323 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI could not be happier with Tri-Valley schools at all levels. Eventhough they are a small school, they consistently outperform the other schools in the county, even the much larger Unit 5 & District 87. Parental involvement is exceptional. While the school district originally serveda rural audience, in the past 20 years the growth of semi-rural upper-middle class to upper class developments has changed the characteristics of the student body and the tax base. While I agree with another commenter that there is virtually no diversity at Tri-Valley, I dont agree that the district is overly sports oriented. I have two children that participate in athletics and I cna tell you first hand that the academic requirements for athletes to participate are stricter than what the state requires. Eventhough they are a small school, students can earn college credit for high school course work through a program that TVHS offers i conjunciton with the local community college. All things considered, I cna not think of any other school distric in central Illinois that I would prefer my children to attend.Parent Review13y ago - Tri-Valley Elementary School
- PK-3
- Public
- 293 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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What Locals Say about Downs
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100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's quiet
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say car is needed
80 % Say neighbors are friendly
75 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there's wildlife
67 % Say there are community events
50 % Say it's dog friendly
33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
20 % Say streets are well-lit
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Sean Caldwell, RE/MAX Rising
Agent Phone: (309) 846-0528
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8212 Elm Ave, Downs, IL 61736 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,080 sqft single-family home built in 1976. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12697992.