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!
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$254,900
8212 Elm Ave, Downs, IL 61736
4beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredibly spacious bi-level homeFully fenced backyardHuge corner lotFreshly painted garageOutstanding corner-lot locationNewly finished garage ceilingBeautifully upgraded lower-level bathroom
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Sean Caldwell 309-846-0528,
RE/MAX Rising
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12697992
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X22
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Dining Combo
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 132X140
Details
- Parcel number: 2233352021
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Downs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,757
- Annual tax amount: $5,541
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2022 | Sold | $195,000-2.5%$94/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Contingent | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $200,000-9.1%$96/sqft |
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| 9/27/2022 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$106/sqft |
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| 9/18/2022 | Price change | $230,000-8%$111/sqft |
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| 8/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,629 +13.2% | $72,919 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $4,974 +20.7% | $66,508 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $4,123 +3.8% | $55,456 +4% |
| 2021 | $3,971 | $53,333 |
| 2020 | -- | $53,333 |
| 2019 | -- | $53,333 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $4,447 | $52,915 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $4,447 +1.6% | $52,026 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $4,376 +1.7% | $51,546 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $4,301 | $51,178 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $4,301 +18.3% | $50,121 +11.9% |
| 2013 | $3,635 -5.4% | $44,803 |
| 2012 | $3,842 | $44,803 -6.7% |
| 2011 | $3,842 +0.9% | $48,006 |
| 2010 | $3,809 +2.9% | $48,006 +0.9% |
| 2009 | $3,702 +5.8% | $47,588 +5.4% |
| 2008 | $3,499 +1.9% | $45,154 +2% |
| 2007 | $3,433 | $44,290 +1% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,851 +2.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,694 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61736
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Tri-Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Tri-Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Tri-Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tri-Valley Elementary School
- Middle: Tri-Valley Junior High School
- High: Tri-Valley High School
- District: 3
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- McLean County
- Downs
- 61736
- 8212 Elm Ave
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