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Off market apr 2024 for $239K

$235,435

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,576/mo

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2 ba

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1,392

sq ft

505 Bowles St, Normal, IL 61761

About this home

505 Bowles St is a 1,392 square foot house on a 8,125 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 16, 2024 for $239,000. Based on Redfin's Normal data, we estimate the home's value is $235,435.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

8,125 sq ftLot Size

$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$235,435

$3,565 since sold in April 2024$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($223K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$188,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,339 sq ft
27 University Ct, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$278,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,262 sq ft
6 Wilmette Dr, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$218,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,547 sq ft
507 Manchester Rd, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$215,000
D
3 beds1 bath952 sq ft
200 N Coolidge St, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$235,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,145 sq ft
8 University Ct, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$205,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,832 sq ft
739 Hale St, Normal, IL 61761

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$1,403/mo

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Market trends in 61761, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$293K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

193

15 MoM

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4 beds2 baths— sq ft
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1314 Courtland Ave, Normal, IL 61761
NEW 13 HRS AGO
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NEW 30 HRS AGO
$279,900
3 beds3 baths1,743 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
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Sale history for 505 Bowles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,017 (+32.2%)

$13,689 + $53,751

$67,440

2023

$3,794 (+8.3%)

$11,231 + $44,099

$55,330

2022

$3,502 (+5.3%)

$10,146 + $39,840

$49,986

2021

$3,326 (+3.2%)

$9,573 + $37,588

$47,161

2020

$3,222 (+3.7%)

$9,310 + $36,554

$45,864

2019

$3,108 (+1.5%)

$9,260 + $36,358

$45,618

2018

$3,063 (+3.7%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2017

$2,954 (+1.1%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2016

$2,922 (+3.6%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2015

$2,820 (+1.9%)

$8,947 + $35,130

$44,077

2013

$2,768

$8,947 + $35,130

$44,077

Tax history for 505 Bowles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,017 (+32.2%)

$13,689 + $53,751

$67,440

2023

$3,794 (+8.3%)

$11,231 + $44,099

$55,330

2022

$3,502 (+5.3%)

$10,146 + $39,840

$49,986

2021

$3,326 (+3.2%)

$9,573 + $37,588

$47,161

2020

$3,222 (+3.7%)

$9,310 + $36,554

$45,864

2019

$3,108 (+1.5%)

$9,260 + $36,358

$45,618

2018

$3,063 (+3.7%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2017

$2,954 (+1.1%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2016

$2,922 (+3.6%)

$9,162 + $35,973

$45,135

2015

$2,820 (+1.9%)

$8,947 + $35,130

$44,077

2013

$2,768

$8,947 + $35,130

$44,077

*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-3A

Medium Density Multiple-Family Residence District

The intent of this R-3A Residence District is to facilitate the development of residential districts for primarily multiple-family residences, which may generally serve as a zone of transition between non-residential districts and residential districts of more moderate density. This district is further intended to provide for the needs of persons desiring the apartment type of dwelling at densities from 12 to 18 dwelling units per acre.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units

Jul 17, 2019 • Final

Res - remodel permit application

Renovate the kitchen and master bathroom. Install new doors and windows.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Oct 19, 2015 • Final

Multi-family remodel permit application

Tear off and replace the roof on a residential building.

Roofing

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: 1,092
Basement Type: Partial

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CAPEN & COS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,392
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,392
Building Sq. Ft: 2,484
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CAPEN & CO'S SUB 28-24-2E W64.5', E152.75', N125' LOT 25

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 396
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,125
Legal Lot Number: 25
Municipality Name: NORMAL
Acres: 0.1865
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R-3A
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS (RESIDENTIAL)

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1428128008

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Glenn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Kingsley Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Normal Community West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$224,000 – $271,000

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Home values near 505 Bowles St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5051 Bowles St Apartment 2, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1319 Sq. Ft.	$236,692
502 Bowles St, Normal, IL 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2086 Sq. Ft.	$270,869

Address	Redfin Estimate
5031 Bowles St Apartment 2, Normal, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1136 Sq. Ft.	$229,851
411 Bowles St, Normal, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$196,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
503 Bowles St, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1185 Sq. Ft.	$210,601
506 Bowles St, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2126 Sq. Ft.	$263,167

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