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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 8212 Elm Ave
General
- Sold For: $260,000
- Taxes: $5,541 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12697992
Interior
- 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
- 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
- Midd 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
- Water: Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2233352021
Listed by RE/MAX Rising
Sold by CORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 8212 Elm Ave
School District:Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tri-Valley Elementary School 409 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736 | PK-3 | 0.8 mi |
Tri-Valley Middle School 505 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736 | 4-8 | 1 mi |
Tri-Valley High School 503 East Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
8212 Elm Avenue, Downs, IL 61736 (MLS# 12697992) is a Single Family property that was sold at $260,000 on August 20, 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.