8088 Elm Ave, Downs, IL 61736

Welcome to 8088 Elm Avenue — a beautifully updated tri-level home nestled on just under ½ acre of wooded land in the award-winning Tri-Valley School District. This charming property combines comfort, style, and convenience, offering everything a growing family could want. Home Features 3 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms — well laid out, with private bedrooms upstairs for rest and relaxation. Open, functional floor plan — a seamless flow through the main living areas. The white kitchen is bright and inviting, equipped with stainless-steel appliances and a butcher block island with seating. Elegant touches like laminate wood flooring and crown molding grace the main level, enhancing the overall warmth and appeal. Lower Level & Outdoor Highlights The lower level offers a secondary family room bathed in natural light along with a combined laundry/mud room — ideal for family activity, entertaining, or relaxing. Outdoors, you’ll find a private fenced backyard with a generous deck and patio area — perfect for grilling, gardens, or simply enjoying your peaceful surroundings. An oversized, heated 2-car attached garage, plus a storage shed with loft space, provides plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and storage. Recent Updates Numerous updates in recent years include new light fixtures, an updated oven & microwave (2024), fireplace built-in surround (2024), tile flooring installed in 2022, ceiling fans added throughout, and a fire pit added in 2024. Other important systems have been well maintained: furnace 2011, sump and sewer pumps replaced in 2019. Location & Lot The lot spans approximately 0.42 acres, offering space, privacy, and a natural, wooded setting. Mature trees lend beauty and shade. Tucked away on a private dead-end street yet only about 6 miles from Bloomington-Normal, you get the best of both worlds — quiet and convenience. Why You’ll Love It This home is perfect for someone who values a well-maintained house in a highly regarded school district, who wants privacy without sacrificing access to city amenities, and who enjoys indoor/outdoor living. With recent updates and plenty of functional space, it’s move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter. New water heater 2024 New water softener 2024 Washer and Dryer negotiable Septic pumped out last October All inspections and paperwork about the property were done last year and can be provided.