Welcome to this all Brick Ranch located in University Estates Subdivision. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is completely updated and ready for you to move in. All new flooring throughout the home along with new baseboards, complete kitchen remodel and new appliances, new HVAC system, fresh paint and so much more! Downstairs you have a full basement with finished living space, large storage room and large laundry room. You will enjoy your time outside on the patio and the fenced in yard and can tinker in the 2 car garage! Stop today to make this house your home!
Est. $1,459 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 205 S Cottage Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12684880
Aug 20, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$280,000
$92/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Pending
—
Public Records
Jul 25, 2023
Sold
$200,000
$65/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11796258
Jul 18, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$199,900
$65/sq ft
Jun 4, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
May 31, 2023
Listed (Active)
$199,900
$65/sq ft
Introducing a charming and spacious All Brick Ranch located in University Estates Subdivision. This property boasts 3 bed/2 bath on the main floor with a well laid out floor plan and great natural lighting. The home has a eat-in kitchen and dinning area adjacent to living room, great for entertaining. The full basement has tons of storage space, large laundry room. This well kept home with full basement is ready for a new owners designing touch to make it the perfect entertaining spot. Close to interstates, shopping, universities and dinning makes this a great place to call home!
Public Records
Jan 11, 2020
Sold
$136,500
$45/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2005
Sold
$144,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1999
Sold
$117,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,802 (+2.9%)
$15,562 + $60,992
$76,554
2023
$4,666 (+5.6%)
$12,768 + $50,039
$62,807
2022
$4,421 (+4.3%)
$11,535 + $43,675
$55,210
2021
$4,239 (+5.1%)
$10,883 + $41,207
$52,090
2020
$4,033 (+25.4%)
$10,372 + $39,271
$49,643
2019
$3,215 (−5.3%)
$10,316 + $39,060
$49,376
2018
$3,396 (+9.6%)
$10,207 + $38,646
$48,853
2017
$3,099 (−4.3%)
$10,207 + $38,646
$48,853
2016
$3,240 (+6.1%)
$10,207 + $38,646
$48,853
2015
$3,053 (+1.9%)
$9,968 + $37,740
$47,708
2013
$2,997
$9,968 + $37,740
$47,708
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,527
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1429379014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
R-1A
Single-Family Residence District
The intent of this R-1A Residence District is to provide primarily for the establishment of areas characterized by moderate-sized lots and single-family detached dwellings intended for occupancy by families. In addition to these dwellings, related recreational, religious, and cultural facilities intended to serve the immediately surrounding residents are allowed where such facilities are found to be compatible with surrounding residential development. The R-1A district allows densities of up to approximately 4 du per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Sep 13, 2023 • Active
Hvac
Install a new gas furnace and air conditioning unit.
Gas
HVAC
Mar 26, 2019 • Active
Indiv - elec w/service change
Remove and replace the electrical service to perform a 200-amp service upgrade.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 5
Elementary School: Oakdale Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Middle Or Junior School: Parkside Jr High
High School District: 5
High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
Location Information
Subdivision Name: University Estates
Township: Normal
Corporate Limits: Normal
Directions: W on College, S on Cottage
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,527
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1429379014
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Cindy Eckols Team
Around this home
Schools
Oakdale Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Kingsley Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Normal Community West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Normal, IL • 61761
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Normal. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $314,000
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