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$254,900 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,080 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago

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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), water heater (2024), 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!

Full Property Details for 8212 Elm Ave

General

  • Price: $254,900
  • Taxes: $5,541 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12697992

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Water Rights, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Dining Combo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Rented), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Downs
  • County: McLean
  • Township: Old Town
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Driving Directions: Rt 150 E, R on 2000E, take 1st L at bottom of hill, corner hse 2nd st down on R

School Information

  • School District: 3
  • Elem School District: 3
  • Midd School District: 3
  • High School District: 3
  • Elementary School: Tri-Valley Elementary School
  • Middle School: Tri-Valley Junior High School
  • High School: Tri-Valley High School
  • Private School: Tri-Valley High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Shared Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bi-Level
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Carpet
  • Square Feet: 2,080
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 140
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1976
  • Tax Amount: $5,541.82
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 2233352021

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Schools serving 8212 Elm Ave

School District:Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3
NameGradesDistance
Tri-Valley Elementary School
409 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736
PK-30.8 mi
Tri-Valley Middle School
505 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736
4-81 mi
Tri-Valley High School
503 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736
9-120.8 mi
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Tax History for 8212 Elm Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,629
—
$76,834
5%
2024
$5,629
13%
$72,919
10%
2023
$4,974
21%
$66,508
20%
2022
$4,123
4%
$55,456
4%
2021
$3,971
—
$53,333
—
2020
$3,975
—
$53,333
—
2019
$3,976
—
$53,333
1%
2019
$3,976
-11%
$52,915
2%
2018
$4,447
2%
$52,026
1%
2017
$4,376
—
$51,546
—
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8212 Elm Avenue, Downs, IL 61736 (MLS# 12697992) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8212 Elm Avenue is currently listed for $254,900 and was received on July 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 8212 Elm Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downs? You can browse all Downs real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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