Step into the timeless charm of this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom home nestled in Bloomington's historic Founder's Grove neighborhood. Built in 1926, this classic Traditional Colonial has been lovingly cared for over the years while still retaining the character and details that make historic homes like this one so special. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, a spacious living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a fully updated kitchen, and two inviting three season rooms on the main and second levels. Downstairs you'll find a partially finished full basement that provides both excellent storage as well as plenty of future potential. Step outside and discover what truly sets this property apart-a backyard designed to be enjoyed! Featuring a 700-gallon fish pond, mature trees, an outdoor fire pit and grilling area, and a spacious 10x24 garage porch, this nationally recognized Certified Wildlife Habitat blends the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. The detached 2.5-car garage as well as 19x12 portapad provide plenty of parking/storage space. This established landscaping and peaceful setting seamlessly add to this property's undeniable charm. From the historic character and original details inside to the one-of-a-kind backyard amenities outside, this Founder's Grove home offers a rare combination of charm, comfort, and character. A truly special property in one of Bloomington's most distinctive neighborhoods-schedule your showing today!
Details
MLS #
12766133
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1926
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX Rising | Thomas Yoder
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2 Total
SQ Feet
2,117
Garage
2
Basement
Y
Story(s)
2
Acreage
0.27
Interior
Rooms Total
7
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Interior Features
Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Lot Features
Mature Trees
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Parking
Parking Features
Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
2.5
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Location
Community Features
Sidewalks
Taxes
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
5211.38
Area Information
State
IL
County
McLean
City
Bloomington
Zip Code
61701
Area
Bloomington
Community Name
Founders Grove
School District
Bloomington High School
Elementary School
Washington Elementary
High School
Bloomington High School
Listing VS Median (in Founders Grove)
Price: $250,000
low | high
Med: $239,950
54.02% of Average
sqft: 2,117
low | high
Med: 1,941
58.313651393481% of Average
$ / sqft: $118
low | high
Med: $132
38.44322269704% of Average
Market Activity 61701
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 14
Avg $ Per SqFt: $107.35
Min Sale Price: $60,000
Max Sale Price: $320,000
Med Sale Price: $167,450
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 33
Avg $ Per SqFt: $114.2
Min Sale Price: $27,000
Max Sale Price: $295,000
Med Sale Price: $159,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 51
Avg $ Per SqFt: $127.47
Min Sale Price: $89,000
Max Sale Price: $475,000
Med Sale Price: $210,000
Date: May 2026
Sales: 37
Avg $ Per SqFt: $117.34
Min Sale Price: $41,000
Max Sale Price: $465,000
Med Sale Price: $185,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 31
Avg $ Per SqFt: $125.59
Min Sale Price: $10,000
Max Sale Price: $855,000
Med Sale Price: $203,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 33
Avg $ Per SqFt: $131.33
Min Sale Price: $40,000
Max Sale Price: $426,007
Med Sale Price: $210,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 21
Avg $ Per SqFt: $121.98
Min Sale Price: $25,000
Max Sale Price: $320,000
Med Sale Price: $192,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 41
Avg $ Per SqFt: $118.39
Min Sale Price: $12,000
Max Sale Price: $455,000
Med Sale Price: $167,900
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $90.5
Min Sale Price: $8,500
Max Sale Price: $415,000
Med Sale Price: $158,950
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 27
Avg $ Per SqFt: $115.66
Min Sale Price: $98,000
Max Sale Price: $272,500
Med Sale Price: $190,000
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 52
Avg $ Per SqFt: $109.29
Min Sale Price: $36,000
Max Sale Price: $675,000
Med Sale Price: $195,500
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 49
Avg $ Per SqFt: $101.16
Min Sale Price: $12,000
Max Sale Price: $530,000
Med Sale Price: $175,500
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
14
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$107.35
Min Sale Price:
$60,000
Max Sale Price:
$320,000
Med Sale Price:
$167,450
Jul 2026
Sales:
33
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$114.2
Min Sale Price:
$27,000
Max Sale Price:
$295,000
Med Sale Price:
$159,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
51
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$127.47
Min Sale Price:
$89,000
Max Sale Price:
$475,000
Med Sale Price:
$210,000
May 2026
Sales:
37
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$117.34
Min Sale Price:
$41,000
Max Sale Price:
$465,000
Med Sale Price:
$185,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
31
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$125.59
Min Sale Price:
$10,000
Max Sale Price:
$855,000
Med Sale Price:
$203,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
33
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$131.33
Min Sale Price:
$40,000
Max Sale Price:
$426,007
Med Sale Price:
$210,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
21
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$121.98
Min Sale Price:
$25,000
Max Sale Price:
$320,000
Med Sale Price:
$192,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
41
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$118.39
Min Sale Price:
$12,000
Max Sale Price:
$455,000
Med Sale Price:
$167,900
Dec 2025
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$90.5
Min Sale Price:
$8,500
Max Sale Price:
$415,000
Med Sale Price:
$158,950
Nov 2025
Sales:
27
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$115.66
Min Sale Price:
$98,000
Max Sale Price:
$272,500
Med Sale Price:
$190,000
Oct 2025
Sales:
52
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$109.29
Min Sale Price:
$36,000
Max Sale Price:
$675,000
Med Sale Price:
$195,500
Sep 2025
Sales:
49
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$101.16
Min Sale Price:
$12,000
Max Sale Price:
$530,000
Med Sale Price:
$175,500
MLS Number: 12766133
Thomas Yoder – (309) 585-5117 – thomas@visionhomesgroup.com
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MLS Number: 12766133
Thomas Yoder – (309) 585-5117 – thomas@visionhomesgroup.com