Emily Almeida
RE/MAX Rising
(309) 808-6550
63 Total Sales
1 in Founders Grove
$230,000 Price
515 Vale St Bloomington, IL 61701
Founders Grove NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $253,463
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,612
Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Traditional Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Built-In Features
About This Home
As of May 2025This 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!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC License #475187484 Listed on: 03/26/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,819
Year Built
- Built in 1918
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 105
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,612 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Library with Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Oakland Elementary School
- Bloomington Jr High Middle School
- Bloomington High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Founders Grove Subdivision
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Gill Louis
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Miller
CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Corey Leach
RE/MAX Rising
List Price
$248,500
Sold Price
$242,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.62%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.57%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 15, 2023
Closed on
Jan 17, 2024
Sold by
Wallace Devin C
Bought by
Gill Louis
Seller's Agent
Dan Wallace
Legacy R.E. Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Dan Wallace
Legacy R.E. Professionals
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.62%
Views
15
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.20%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 5, 2020
Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Tretter Michael J and Tretter Teagan
Bought by
Wallace Devin
Seller's Agent
Marvin Sandel
RE/MAX Rising
Buyer's Agent
Amy Miller
CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$186,558
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Gibbons Brian J and Gibbons Daungnate
Bought by
Tretter Michael J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 2008
Sold by
Vanhoof Timothy
Bought by
Gibbons Brian J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,250
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
Sold by
Rjv Properties Llc
Bought by
Vanvanhoof Timothy Van
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,775
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Founders Grove, IL
-
Emily Almeida
-
Tracy Lockenour
Tracy Lockenour
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Realty Group Illinois
(309) 886-0903
202 Total Sales
6 in Founders Grove
$180K - $380K Price Range
-
Karen Wilson
Karen Wilson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 485-5516
217 Total Sales
2 in Founders Grove
$170K - $200K Price Range
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Greg Zavitz
Greg Zavitz
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 485-5869
166 Total Sales
3 in Founders Grove
$89K - $175K Price Range
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Becky Gerig
Becky Gerig
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Choice
(309) 503-0970
295 Total Sales
3 in Founders Grove
$175K - $305K Price Range
-
Sreenivas Poondru
Sreenivas Poondru
Brilliant Real Estate
(279) 777-9708
152 Total Sales
1 in Founders Grove
$137,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $242,000 | Mclean County Title | ||
| Gill Louis | $235,000 | Mclean County Title | |
| Wallace Devin | -- | Mclean County Title | |
| Tretter Michael J | $162,000 | Mclean County Title | |
| Gibbons Brian J | $172,500 | Frontier Title Co | |
| Vanvanhoof Timothy Van | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $188,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Wallace Devin | $186,558 | |
| Previous Owner | Tretter Michael J | $137,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibbons Brian J | $151,040 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibbons Brian J | $155,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibbons Brian J | $155,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Vanvanhoof Timothy Van | $146,775 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | Sold | $242,000 | -1.2% | $150 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/13/2025 04/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Price Changed | $245,000 | -1.4% | $152 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/26/2025 03/26/25 | For Sale | $248,500 | +5.7% | $154 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/18/2024 01/18/24 | Sold | $235,000 | 0.0% | $151 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/16/2023 12/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/16/2023 12/16/23 | Off Market | $235,000 | -- | -- | |
| 12/16/2023 12/16/23 | Price Changed | $239,000 | +4.4% | $153 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | For Sale | $229,000 | +20.5% | $147 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/13/2020 11/13/20 | Sold | $190,000 | +0.1% | $118 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/08/2020 09/08/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/05/2020 09/05/20 | For Sale | $189,900 | +17.2% | $118 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/16/2015 10/16/15 | Sold | $162,000 | -8.9% | $104 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/04/2015 08/04/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/13/2015 07/13/15 | For Sale | $177,900 | -- | $114 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,174 | $78,728 | $11,869 | $66,859 |
| 2024 | $4,598 | $69,818 | $10,526 | $59,292 |
| 2022 | $4,598 | $60,106 | $9,062 | $51,044 |
| 2021 | $4,293 | $56,509 | $8,520 | $47,989 |
| 2020 | $4,281 | $56,509 | $8,520 | $47,989 |
| 2019 | $4,269 | $56,509 | $8,520 | $47,989 |
| 2018 | $4,158 | $55,401 | $8,353 | $47,048 |
| 2017 | $4,159 | $55,401 | $8,353 | $47,048 |
| 2016 | $4,152 | $55,401 | $8,353 | $47,048 |
| 2015 | $4,079 | $54,669 | $8,243 | $46,426 |
| 2014 | $3,902 | $54,091 | $8,243 | $45,848 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,030 | $8,081 | $44,949 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Amy Miller
Seller's Agent in 2025
Amy Miller
CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
(309) 706-8120
1 in this area
81 Total Sales
-
Corey Leach
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Corey Leach
RE/MAX
(309) 750-3005
3 in this area
173 Total Sales
-
DW
Seller's Agent in 2024
Dan Wallace
Legacy R.E. Professionals
-
MS
Seller's Agent in 2020
Marvin Sandel
RE/MAX
-
Cindy Eckols
Seller's Agent in 2015
Cindy Eckols
RE/MAX
(309) 532-1616
10 in this area
844 Total Sales
-
Sue Tretter
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Sue Tretter
RE/MAX
(309) 287-7962
1 in this area
84 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12322411
APN: 21-03-463-019
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