Absolutely stunning 2 Story 5 Bed and 3.5 Bath Home in Blackstone Trails! Better than new construction with a fully finished lookout basement! Exquisite kitchen with Quartz countertops, full stainless steel appliance package, Limestone grey cabinets, large island with seating and a walk in pantry. Sizable dining area with great natural light. Open concept living room with gas fireplace and gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main level. Advantageous flex room off of the entry way with glass French doors currently used as an office. Drop zone off of garage entry with locker/seating built in. Elegant Primary Suite with vaulted ceilings and spa like en suite bath with tiled, 5-foot glass door shower, dual vanities and sizeable walk in closet. Second floor also features 3 good sized bedrooms, one with a walk in closet, a full bath with dual vanities and convenient laundry. Expansive fully finished lookout basement with nice sized family room, 5th bedroom, full bathroom and bonus room with tons of storage. Wonderful backyard with substantial deck and beautiful lawn with high end app controlled irrigation system installed in September 2023, approximate $9,000 value with secondary water meter to save on cost and regular lawn treatment program paid through the fall. Additional landscaping and rock added under deck for an enhanced look and easy maintenance. Large 3 car garage with bump out space for extra storage. Lovely covered front porch. High end fridge and all window coverings remain. Conveniently added power outlet in living room and a few smart switches. Upgraded screen door. Incredible value at a price lower than what a similar new construction would go for! Must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
8,807 sq ftLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Blake Heffernan• BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Bought with Kathy O'Brien Boston• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
New construction 2 Story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Limestone (grey) cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms, quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring throughout the main level. (Carpet in bedrooms/tile in bathrooms) Plan features vaulted ceiling in master and open kitchen to family room. Large dining area in kitchen as well as an island. Front flex room can be an office or dining room, ect. Back hall drop zone will have a locker built in as well as a walk in pantry. Lookout basement windows. Basement is unfinished. Large master closet and double vanity in the master bathroom.** Agent Interest - interior photos are of similar property. Will be updated when complete.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,009 (+14.8%)
$29,839 + $111,244
$141,083
2023
$8,721 (+338.9%)
$24,481 + $77,411
$101,892
2022
$1,987 (+3.5%)
$22,117
2021
$1,919 (+0.6%)
$20,867
2020
$1,908 (+3.5%)
$20,650
2019
$1,844 (+1.1%)
$20,539
2018
$1,823 (+3.7%)
$20,322
2017
$1,758 (+1.1%)
$20,322
2016
$1,739 (+2.8%)
$20,322
2015
$1,692
$19,846
Tax history for 2617 Shale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$10,009 (+14.8%)
$29,839 + $111,244
$141,083
2023
$8,721 (+338.9%)
$24,481 + $77,411
$101,892
2022
$1,987 (+3.5%)
$22,117
2021
$1,919 (+0.6%)
$20,867
2020
$1,908 (+3.5%)
$20,650
2019
$1,844 (+1.1%)
$20,539
2018
$1,823 (+3.7%)
$20,322
2017
$1,758 (+1.1%)
$20,322
2016
$1,739 (+2.8%)
$20,322
2015
$1,692
$19,846
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,806 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1424159010
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R-1B
Single-Family Residence District
The intent of this R-1B Residence District is to provide primarily for the establishment of areas of higher density single-family detached dwellings. Densities of approximately 6 du per acre are allowed. This district may be applied to newly developed areas, as well as the older residential areas of the Town.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Aug 24, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new irrigation system.
Plumbing
Jun 29, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Work on new construction.
New construction
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room - Down
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 7 x 5
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: None
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 922
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 782
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 1-5 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,918
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 922
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3,058
Total Sq Ft: 2,136
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 140
Upper Sq Ft: 1214
Parcel Number: 1424159010
Lot Information
Dimensions: 74X110
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zero Lot Line: No
BNAR Zoning: R1A
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,720.64
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 5
Elementary School: Sugar Creek Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Middle Or Junior School: Kingsley Jr High
High School District: 5
High School: Normal Community High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Blackstone Trails
Township: Normal
Corporate Limits: Normal
Directions: N on Hershey to E on Marble to S on Travertine to E on Shale
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,806 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1424159010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
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Transit
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Kingsley Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Normal Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
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