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Meticulous, well-built, spacious, updated home sitting on 5.5 acres of land in Downs! 2 mile drive to Tri-Valley schools! 15 minutes to Bloomington! NO neighbors! 6 car garage (3 Tandem/1200 sq ft/ cantilever support) is plenty of room for vehicles, storage and toys to enjoy this once in a lifetime house w/ wash area and access to attic! This beautiful, sprawling, prairie-style property is really a rare find and an oasis of paradise: 2 sea-walled swim ponds, *NEW* 2021 dock + constructed bridge, 3 fire pits, large patio, graded sandy beach area, *NEW*2020 invisible pet fence that spans across entire 5.5+ acres on property. *NEW* concrete poured 2021 + 2020 for front porch and drive! 2 convenient and spacious front entries into the home. Natural light throughout that shine in ALL *NEW* Anderson prairie-style, 400 series double hung, high efficient smart sun windows! *NEW* roof 2010, 30 yr shingles. Dual zone HVAC and *NEW* 2020 whole house generator w/ 8 yr transferable warranty. House was remodeled with 1700 addition in 2010! Come off the garage to mudroom with built-in lockers, spacious laundry area and full bath area off of back entry which makes using the backyard and swim areas a breeze with little mess! Open-floor plan to your gourmet kitchen featuring separate butler pantry to prep - an entertainers dream! 3 seasons room off of living room that has access to the patio and backyard! 2 master suites in this home!!! Grandiose split master on the main floor in its own wing of the home that features huge master closet and updated bath. 3 separate family rooms to spread out in the home and relax! Office area w/ built-ins to work from home off of hearth room w/ fireplace. Duel staircases to access upstairs where your 2nd master suite and 2 additional bedrooms are located. Basement offers another place to entrain and hang out: *NEW* 2020 projector and surround sound to stay with home, 5th bedroom and SO MUCH storage (3 separate storage areas including 1700 sq ft cement, lighted, fully insulated moisture barrier crawl space). Special items to note regarding home include: 2x6 framing for the 1700 sq ft addition that was built in 2010, hardy board concrete fiber cement board siding and natural stone exterior, original home insulated and plaster removed with *NEW* 2021 drywall added. 2 *NEW* 2021 sump pumps! Current Sellers restored backyard with removing 50+ dead trees in 2020 and professionally buried electrical lines that used to run exposed from street to the house. *NEW* 2020 interior paint throughout the home and *NEW* 2019 carpet throughout the home. *NEW* 2019 Radon mitigation system installed and *NEW* 2019 dishwasher. *NEW* Septic tank pumped in 2019 and contract with Evergreen FS for propane tank. 2 separate wells: 1 for home and 1 for pond that you can easily add water to swimming ponds with the flick of a switch! Additional, meticulous details and records kept at property. Original home built in 1905. Close to Rivian! Make this your home today! View More

Very nice 3 story home on corner lot. 4 bedroom with two full baths. Original built-in bench in front foyer. Most windows are replacement. Vinyl siding. Front and back staircases. Central air does not go to 3rd floor. Off street parking in rear of property for approximately 3 vehicles. Laundry hook ups in basement (gas or electric dryer). Washer and dryer remain, but are not currently connected. View More

Now is your chance to own an amazing home on one of the most beautiful streets in Bloomington! The fabulous entry welcomes you as you enter this home. There are hardwood floors throughout the main floor and second floor. The large open living room flows nicely to the huge dining room. Follow the adjacent butlers pantry and 1/2 bath to the nicely updated kitchen. All appliances will stay, including the washer and dryer in the basement. Take one of two staircases upstairs to the 4 generous sized bedrooms and full bath. There is a walk up attic that could be finished as a play room, office, or owner's suite. The basement has the laundry area, mechanicals, storage and some partially finished space. This unique piece of history offers so much and will surely be your favorite home!! New roof 2019, new main water line and sewer line to the house 2021, furnace 2018. View More

CALLING ALL COUNTRY LIVING LOVERS! Paradise awaits you in Rural Heyworth! This charming ranch is situated on 1.87 acres including an Outbuilding with lean-to, livestock barn, additional barn with a heated shop, loft and 1 car garage. Immaculately maintained 4 Bedroom, 2 full bath Ranch. Many modern updates throughout. Beautiful remodeled kitchen featuring a large island, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets and modern light fixtures throughout. Gorgeous remodeled dining room 2018. Large master suite with en suite bathroom featuring a gorgeous tiled walk-in shower, double vanity sink and huge walk-in closet. Updates include: Kitchen remodel 2018, Dining Room Remodel 2018, 18 inches of blown in insulation 2016, Roof 2013, Newer Exterior Doors, Some newer windows, Newer wood flooring. This home has it all! Must see!!! View More

Beautiful Founder's Grove 2-story just ONE BLOCK from Oakland Elementary School! Placed regally on a large corner lot, this character-rich 4-bedroom offers an enclosed porch, finished basement, a fenced yard and a 2-car garage! REMODELED BATHROOM 2021! Charming elements include: Rich hardwood flooring, extra-wide baseboards, custom trim & even exposed brick! The 1st floor boasts a family room, formal dining and a beautiful kitchen w/ a large island, ample cabinetry & counter space and a Stainless GE Appliance Package! A must see home that is priced to sell in a PRIME location! View More

Charming 1.5 story 4 bedroom home in Carlock less than 8 miles from Rivian! Home has many updates including updated septic approx. 2007, New roof 2013, Cement driveway added, new stainless dishwasher 2019, New electric water heater 2022, Generac Generator 2012, HVAC 2010 and newer windows throughout home. The kitchen has been updated w/ raised arched panel cabinets, and main floor bathroom updated in approx. 2005. There are functioning original pocket doors, restored wood molding, frosted diamond shaped window and a whole house fan. Main floor bonus room can be used as a 4th bedroom or as a home office. This is a must-see home and so close to Bloomington, Morton as well as Rivian! View More

Soooo much Character in this Brick 2.5 Story ~~~ 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, with 2 Fireplaces and 17 x 10 Sunroom. Separate Formal Dining ~ Eat in Kitchen with Cabinetry galore. Partial Finished Lower Level with Three Designated Areas. 2 Car Garage. .29 Acre park Like lot . Blocks from IWU , Bromenn and The Bike Trail. . Short Walk to Uptown Normal and ISU . This is the home you've been waiting for ~ now is your chance to move into this well sought after established neighborhood!...Roof believed to be within the last 10 years View More

Beautiful parklike property 160x353 with no backyard neighbor. Large house almost 2350 square feet, Main floor features First floor bedroom and a full bath, a family room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room, second floor 3 nice size bedrooms, and a half bath. Gorgeous original woodwork on the main floor with beautiful characteristic windows. Some newer windows on second floor, roof replaced, central air run to the second floor with the replaced furnace. Huge potential to have a beautiful and spacious house and the convenience of small town living. View More

Lovely bungalow in desirable Founders Grove neighborhood. Cozy enclosed front porch offers place to relax, blending indoors and outdoors. Luxury vinyl plank in living room and main floor bedrooms installed 2021. Updated kitchen with granite countertops. Kitchen appliances 2020. Washer 2022. Spacious second floor offers 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and abundant natural light. Basement dewatering system in place, giving peace of mind for possible future basement finishing. Fenced backyard. View More

Historic and beautiful with lots of charm and lots of space to enjoy every single room of this beautifully maintained and updated house close to the universities, hospital and businesses. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, fenced yard and one car detached garage. 3 bedroms on second floor include large master suite, 2 more nice size bedrooms and a full bath. Main floor features a gorgeous Kitchen remodeled with corion countertops, Hickory cabinets, double oven, gorgeous wood floors, a nice green room with lots of windows and light to grow your indoor plants and enjoy the view of the outdoors while staying warm indoor. washer and dryer on the main floor, 4th bedroom/den, a great size and charming living room with gorgeous original sliding doors, and a beautiful dining room with built ins and a full bath.Roof new in 2016; Furnace 2015 (part electric and part gas); A/C 2008; and more to see in person! Do not miss out and show on Saturday View More

This is your chance to own a one of a kind, elegant and custom built Bloomington Country Club golf course and lake view home that is proudly situated on a just under 1 acre lot. From the moment you walk inside you are surrounded by character, quality, and inclusion. Enjoy entertaining and dining in the massive 39x42 great room with solid hardwood beams, exposed woodwork, pool and golf course views, pool access, full kitchen with multiple refrigerators, freezer, additional ice machine, dishwasher, double oven, Jenn-Air cook-top and a massive limestone entertaining counter. Large floor to ceiling stone hearth with digital remote gas fireplace. This addition was designed by well known architect Francois & Associates and built by AJS Construction with the full sized pool and deck designed and installed by Barrington Pools. Interior design throughout this home uniquely crafted by Laurie Wallace Interior Designs. From the Great Room you are welcomed by the skylighted atrium with slate tile flooring, full bath, changing space and laundry for guests. This space is perfect for those entering and exiting from the pool and patio. Stunning library with additional golf course views and large gas fireplace also opens up to an exterior patio. You and your guests will enjoy relax time in the formal sitting room with exterior screened in patio which overlooks the stunning West facing views. Kitchen 2 is packed full of features including Jenn-Air appliances and Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer. Private breakfast dining room is conveniently located right off of kitchen 2 and opens into the formal dining room. Beautiful terra-cotta flooring and custom painted walls through out these 3 spaces. Within the turret of this home you are blown away by the spiral staircase taking you to the 2nd floor. Note the hand painted artwork within the turret ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts a primary suite with en-suite that includes a jetted deep soak tub, separate shower, and dual sink vanity. Additionally you will enjoy the massive 18x12 walk-in closet with prep vanity and arial views of the entire course and lake. Guest rooms abound with 3 currently used for sleeping and a 4th that is used as a workout room with adjoining office/flex space and laundry. 2 additional full baths provide for plenty of prep space for your guests. The basement level is finished and packed with amenities. From the full family room to the wine cellar/wet-bar, spa sized steam room and powder room, the lower level will be enjoyed by all. As if that was not enough you have a 3rd kitchen that is primarily used for prep and food storage when hosting larger functions. Additional storage for all of your needs throughout the multiple lower level storage rooms. More storage is available and easily accessible in the walk up attic space. The slate stone roof and exposed brick with an abundance of professionally maintained landscaping truly make this home stand out as a show stopper from the curb. Slate stone bordered circle drive with exposed aggregate flatwork provide parking and access to the attached 3-car heated garage and detached 2-car garage with 4 garage doors, 2 opening directly to the golf course. Perfect for your private golf cart storage. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a home of this magnitude on coveted Country Club Dr. View More

Magnolia Style Home - Immaculate! So unique you will love every room! Beautiful hardwood floors, main level family room w/fireplace; dining area off kitchen & main level office or 4th bedroom. Very nice master suite, six panel doors, Great patio area, fenced yard, garage. This home will not last long! Roof 2007, New AC in 2021,Furnace in 2020, updated Electrical 2018, Updated landscaping, Added ship lap wall, some fresh paint, lots of natural light! Seller has not used fireplace and selling AS IS. View More

Beautifully kept home on corner lot in Gridley just 30 minutes from Rivian! 4 bedrooms and 21/2 baths. The main floor houses a gorgeous eat-in kitchen with island, eating peninsula that seats 8, quartz countertops, newer SS appliances & walk-in pantry!! Dining room, living room, Foyer, utility room with additional cabinetry, half bath and large master suite with WIC and bathroom. The open staircase leads to the second level where there's a reading nook and 3 more bedrooms with large closets, full bathroom with double vanity & soaker tub and a custom WIC with lighted/floored storage. Oversized, insulated 4 car 24x40 Wick building with concrete drive that was extended in 2021! Large deck to enjoy the outdoors! Original pocket doors, woodwork and stained-glass window keep the era of this home alive! Newer replacement windows, gutter guards on home and garage, RO system, owned water softener. Main floor and stairway received carpet in 2020. Oven & D/W 2016. Refrigerator 2021. View More

Looking for something with charm and character!? This gorgeous and beautifully maintained home is for you! Sitting on an 1/2 acre lot you immediately have all the privacy feels but still with an in town location. You're welcomed by a spacious front porch with overhead cover so you can enjoy the outside rain or shine. Throughout the first floor you will find hardwood floors in terrific shape along with all natural and original wood trim, wood beam ceiling, crown molding, with french and pocket doors. The first floor features a true dining room, office, kitchen with eat-in area, bathroom, multiple living spaces (one which could be a 5th bedroom), and abundance of windows bringing in a lot of natural light into the home. The second floor features refinished hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with a lovely soaking tub and Jack n Jill sink. The oversized attic space of the home is being used as a master closet or could be used for storage. In the basement you will find great ceiling height for a work out space or storage along with your laundry area. You will also find a workshop for all future handy homeowners. This home also features an oversized detached 2 car garage. This home was previously covered in wallpaper from head to toe. The home owners removed and added fresh paint throughout. Updates in the last 5 years include fresh paint, some updated windows, new electrical wiring throughout the home, refinished hardwood floors, and landscaping. The house also features a radon mitigation system. Located only about 30 minutes from the Champaign/Urbana area and 20 minutes from the Bloomington/Normal area. Call today for your showing! View More

Calling all investors!! This is a great cash flow rental property. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Currently being rented at $1,179/month until 05/31/2022. Can be purchased with 1204 as a package. View More

Calling all investors!! This is a great cash flow rental property. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Currently being rented at $1,179/month until 05/31/2022. Can be purchased with 1204 as a package.

Lovely 4 bedroom Victorian home on prestigious East Washington St in Founders Grove! This home has so many nice period features to it, like a front foyer, high ceilings, transom windows, glass doorknobs, large bay windows, swinging door to kitchen, laundry chute, etc. Seller has decided to let the next owner decide whether to restore it to its 1920's glory, or to update it to his/her taste. Main floor features a large living room with cozy fireplace & room for a piano, separate formal dining area with built-in corner cabinet, spacious kitchen, lovely front family room separated by French doors, and a front screened porch perfect for leaving open on summer nights. Second floor features 4 good-sized bedrooms w/walk-in closets, 2 full bathrooms (Master has a clawfoot tub), and charming built-ins. Attic is finished but could use some TLC. Basement is unfinished with tons of room for storage. Current owners have loved & cared for this home for 47 years! Recent updates include: Roof (09), A/C (21), updated Master Bath w/new vanity, etc. Property will be sold As-Is; inspections for informational purposes only. This is your chance to live on East Washington St & make this home your own! Be careful while showing, as seller is getting ready for an estate sale. View More

Looking for a home in Lexington? Situated on a corner lot and conveniently located one block from Lexington schools this home boasts an open concept from family room and dining room, great office space and Huge back family room with amazing area for toyroom. Looking for a craft room or work out room, this home has it! Fantastic laundry room with ample storage for all your extras. First floor bedroom with full bath and 4 additional bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and an additional 3rd full bathroom on the first floor. 2 car oversized garage. View More

Wow! This home is recently updated with a new kitchen, fresh paint, carpet, and remodeled bathroom. The finishes are stylish and classy while keeping the character and charm of this home. It is much larger than it looks from the outside. A must C for the money!!! The main floor has a spacious dining room, beautifully finished kitchen, a large family room, 2 generous sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry area no going to basement for laundry. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, one room being used as a walk-in closet. The basement is freshly painted and has plenty of room for storage. Water heater was replaced in 2017, roof 2020, windows 2013, kitchen 2021, carpet 2021, and bath 2019. There is a oversized one car detached garage and a large/deep yard. This home has so much to offer at a great price! We will look at offers as they come in!! View More

Adorable 1.5 Story Bungalow- 5 Bedrooms, 1 Bath! The large living room connects to the dining room, with an adjacent eat-in kitchen and plenty of cabinet space! Two main floor bedrooms, one carpeted & one with Hd Wd floors. Updated main floor bath with newer window, and 2 linen closets in the hallway. Main floor laundry room. Three spacious bedrooms on the second level with hardwood floor and additional space to add the 2nd bathroom! Built-in bookshelves on 2nd-floor landing. Unfinished basement, great for storage. Full covered front porch, shed, and an attached 1-car garage. 184' Extra Deep Lot. New Roof in 2017. As of 03/24 AGENTS & BUYERS - PLEASE remember to pull the Front screen door shut AND to shut the garage door that leads into the house. Thank YOU! :) View More

Built with the quaint charm of yesteryear but updated to all of the standards of today. This traditional two-story home shows its charm as you pull up in front. The large, covered porch with swing makes for perfect evenings sitting out and enjoying small town living. Located just steps from all your needs, yet still a nice quiet setting. Teh faux stamped tin backsplash really looks the part. Large room sizes throughout. The main floor master bedroom has double closets and updated bath just outside the door. New floor coverings and paint throughout make this home move-in condition. Large yard with firepit plus a 1 1/2 car garage. View More

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