217 Garden Rd is a 1,188 square foot house on a 9,840 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Normal data, we estimate the home's value is $239,341.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
9,840 sq ftLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$239,341
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($269K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,593 (+7.3%)
$15,460 + $52,828
$68,288
2023
$4,282 (+6.8%)
$12,684 + $43,342
$56,026
2022
$4,008 (+4.4%)
$11,459 + $39,156
$50,615
2021
$3,840 (+0.7%)
$10,811 + $36,943
$47,754
2020
$3,813 (+3.6%)
$10,699 + $36,559
$47,258
2019
$3,681 (+1.3%)
$10,642 + $36,363
$47,005
2018
$3,635 (+3.7%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2017
$3,505 (+1.1%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2016
$3,467 (+3.2%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2015
$3,360 (+1.8%)
$10,282 + $35,135
$45,417
2013
$3,299
$10,282 + $35,135
$45,417
Tax history for 217 Garden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,593 (+7.3%)
$15,460 + $52,828
$68,288
2023
$4,282 (+6.8%)
$12,684 + $43,342
$56,026
2022
$4,008 (+4.4%)
$11,459 + $39,156
$50,615
2021
$3,840 (+0.7%)
$10,811 + $36,943
$47,754
2020
$3,813 (+3.6%)
$10,699 + $36,559
$47,258
2019
$3,681 (+1.3%)
$10,642 + $36,363
$47,005
2018
$3,635 (+3.7%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2017
$3,505 (+1.1%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2016
$3,467 (+3.2%)
$10,529 + $35,978
$46,507
2015
$3,360 (+1.8%)
$10,282 + $35,135
$45,417
2013
$3,299
$10,282 + $35,135
$45,417
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Feb 3, 2025 • Final
Residential
Work on a roof replacement.
Remodel
Roofing
Aug 9, 2016 • Active
Res - remodel permit application
Remove and replace existing windows.
Remodel
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,144
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FIFTH ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,188
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,188
Building Sq. Ft: 2,332
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: FIFTH ADD UNIVERSITY PARK LOT 417
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 520
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,840
Legal Lot Number: 417
Municipality Name: NORMAL
Acres: 0.2259
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 82
Zoning Code: R-1A
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS (RESIDENTIAL)
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1429154012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
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Transit
Parkside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Parkside Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Normal Community West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $276,000
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