Courtesy: BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
309-663-7653
Fantastic Cape cod style home located on a quiet lane in Downs. Enjoy all that this expansive 3.18 acre property offers, including its stocked pond with pier, the chicken coop and the 40 x 30 pole barn. The owners have completely transformed the main floor to include a much larger living room and fantastic "one big open kitchen into the dining room area". The main level also offers convenient laundry room off of the kitchen in the fabulous breezeway area, the large primary bedroom, and a full bathroom. Heading upstairs you'll discover two generous in size bedrooms and another full bathroom. Then in the lower level has your cozy family with the second fireplace, the third full bathroom and the 4th bedroom. This 4th bedroom could also be a media room, a game room or the primary suite! It is of fantastic size and does have direct access to that 3rd full bathroom. The outdoor spaces of this home are the real prize and rarity to ever find on the market. The entire back of the house overlooks the stocked pond and gorgeous tranquil spaces. This space is perfect for your BBQ's, your hammock enjoying, and some amazing "painted skies" sunrise watching! All this and within the award winning Tri Valley school district, makes this house absolutely fabulous!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Rising
309-340-1000
Move right into this spacious, beautifully maintained home in the Tri-Valley School District! Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, you'll love the soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and stylish kitchen featuring quartz countertops, an oversized island, and modern finishes. The main-floor primary suite provides a private retreat, while three additional bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room offer plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. The finished basement is built for relaxation with a warm fireplace, an upscale full bath, and room to spread out. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard complete with a large patio, deck, hot tub, and a quality Amish-built storage shed. With major mechanical updates already completed, this home is truly move-in ready and offers the perfect blend of comfort, function, and location.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Rising
309-340-1000
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!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Choice
309-664-8500
Welcome to 131 Gadwall in Downs, located in the desirable Mallard Point subdivision and served by award-winning Tri-Valley schools. This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home sits on an impressive 140x130 corner lot, offering nearly half an acre of outdoor space with a fully fenced yard. Inside, you'll appreciate the generous bedroom sizes, including a large main-floor primary suite measuring approximately 13x23. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are also oversized at approximately 12x19, providing excellent flexibility for bedrooms, office space, guests, or hobbies. With three full bathrooms, a large corner lot, and a sought-after subdivision setting, this home offers the space, location, and layout buyers are looking for in Downs. Most all flooring on main level and also painted 2026, Roof 2017, Water heater 2024, master flooring 2020, Range 2018, Dishwasher 2022, possible 4th bed in lower level.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
309-662-9333
Stunning custom-built home located in Tri-Valley schools, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Craftsmanship throughout, entrance features a dramatic floating staircase with custom wood treads and stainless-steel railing, complemented by soaring 16-foot windows that flood the home with natural light. Beautiful Hardwood flooring throughout main floor. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress, featuring an oversized 9-foot quartz island, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, Sharp microwave drawer, beverage fridge, single-bowl sink, and a dream pantry complete with stainless pull-out shelving, solid hardwood countertops, and custom storage. Open shelving and additional cabinetry create the perfect coffee bar and entertaining space. The main floor spacious flex room offers incredible versatility with glass doors, wood beam accents, and a recessed ceiling, making it ideal for a home office, formal dining room, or recreation space. Upstairs, you'll find a dedicated loft workspace, abundant natural light from transom windows, and a luxurious primary suite featuring a coffered ceiling with accent lighting, spa-inspired bath with oversized tiled shower, double vanity, private water closet, and custom walk-in closet system. Generously sized secondary bedrooms and built-in library shelving at the stair landing adds even more charm and functionality. The finished basement expands the living space with a large family room, full bedroom, full bath, daylight windows, and ample storage. Thoughtful seller upgrades include custom blinds throughout, blackout top-down shades in upstairs bedrooms, quartz-topped laundry room with custom drop zone-main floor, water softener, and whole-home air purification system. Outside, enjoy the oversized lot from the Trex patio, privacy fence, storage shed provides additional space for tools and equipment. This one-of-a-kind custom home offers luxury, functionality, and style in one exceptional package. Close location to Bloomington-Normal. Blue Ribbon Tri-Valley school District. Information deemed reliable not guaranteed.
Courtesy: BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
309-663-7653
Experience the luxury living and small-town comforts of this spectacular 3.4 acre estate just North of Downs in top rated Tri-Valley Schools, where understated elegance and meticulous care of this custom build is sure to please the most discerning buyer. Follow the winding poured drive right up to the grand front entrance and prepare to be impressed by what lies behind the double leaded glass front doors. Hand-scraped rich hickory hardwood floors greet you in the foyer while a grand tapered staircase and 10' ceilings draw your eye upwards to compete for your attention. Oversized casement windows flood the main level with natural light, highlighting the custom solid wood trim, doors and crown molding throughout the home. The formal dining space off the kitchen invites hours of entertaining and grand holiday meals, while a stately family room features stunning wall-to-wall built-ins surrounding the brick gas fireplace with sparkling stained-glass pendant lighting for a cozy glow. A chef's kitchen awaits you offering an abundance of cabinet space and stylish stainless appliance suite featuring professional grade refrigerator, gas range with range hood, dishwasher, plus an undermount sink nestled beneath the smooth soapstone counters. The expansive floating island offers a durable granite top perfect for food prep plus plenty of storage and seating options for guests. A wall of west-facing windows brings panoramic sunset views, while a charming stained-glass pass-through niche adds a touch of elegance to the space. Follow the hickory hardwoods to the main level primary suite complete with crown molding, corner windows and soaring ceilings offer a grand retreat to shake off stress. Separate walk-in closets with custom built/ins offer plenty of storage space. Private ensuite is simply sparkling with classic black & white hex ceramic floors and custom tile surround, walk-in shower with frameless glass door, soaking tub, and elegant double bowl vanity with granite counters. Follow the grand open staircase to the second level where you'll find three additional bedrooms all with updated cozy oversized carpet (no seams!) and impressive walk-in closets, plus amazing views from every window. Nearby guest bath offers walk-in shower with tile surround, linen closet and oversized vanity with gorgeous granite. Head downstairs to the finished basement to discover a second family room opening to an impressive custom bar where "everyone knows your name"... featuring under cabinet lighting, tons of stool space, inset draft tapper and kegerator, mini refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. Nearby wine cellar with cork walls and beautiful built-in bottle racks offers a moody spot to store your favorite vintage. Flex room lends impressive space for hobbies, fitness, theater or easily converts to a 5th bedroom if desired. Another full-size bath with sparkling tile and walk-in shower is just great for guests. Beautifully upgraded second full kitchen/laundry flex space offers custom cabinetry, quartz counters, and full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and undermount sink. Adjacent laundry area features plenty of storage and full-size updated washer/dryer plus folding space and built-in ironing board. Current owners had the thoughtful insight to add a walk-up exterior door to this space for added convenience and safety. Utility room houses the zoned HVAC, water heater and Osmosis purification system, which complements the recently added city water line for excellent water quality and taste (well is still present for exterior yard irrigation) plus a whole home generator tucked outside for added peace of mind. Step outside and marvel at the meticulously maintained temperature controlled 5-Car attached garage PLUS 5-Car 42x40 Cleary shed for car enthusiasts and sportsmen alike. Enjoy the covered patio with automatic screens for extra privacy or take a dip in your nearly new Swim Spa. One of the best kept secrets in Downs is ready for new owners to love!
Courtesy: Skara Realty LLC
630-800-3008
Price Improvement! This updated 1.5-story townhouse with a two car garage offers comfort, space, and convenience. Located in a peaceful, park-like neighborhood within the highly sought-after Tri-Valley School District. Just a short drive from Bloomington/Normal. The home features a spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living room, where you'll enjoy nights in front of the cozy gas fireplace. The main-level primary bedroom includes a spacious full bath and laundry attached, accessible from two sides. The eat-in kitchen has updated cabinetry and offers ample storage. All kitchen appliances have been updated. Step outside to enjoy the semi-covered deck overlooking a gorgeous oversized lot with mature landscaping, flowering shrubs, and established trees. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile loft area with a bonus room, which provides the perfect space for a home office, den, craft room or reading nook, two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The home includes 2.5 bathrooms total, one on each level including a half bath in the basement with plumbing rough-in already in place for a future shower addition. The home has new flooring throughout, updated appliances, light fixtures, switches, toilet and vanity. Storage shelving for your convenience located in garage and basement. The full basement features egress windows and offers endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or future customization.
Downs is located in Illinois. Downs, Illinois has a population of 1,454. Downs is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 44.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.65%.
The median household income in Downs, Illinois is $95,313. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,339 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Downs is 33.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.4 inches per year, with 19.3 inches of snow per year.
