Beautiful all-brick two-story single-family home located on a quiet tree-lined corner lot in one of Normal's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods. This spacious home offers a rare combination of character, storage, and location, just minutes from Uptown Normal, major employers, and institutions including Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Carle BroMenn Medical Center. ________________________________________ Location & Lifestyle Central Normal location near Uptown, BroMenn, ISU, IWU, and major employers Quiet tree-lined residential corner lot Short walk (~0.3 miles) to Constitution Trail access Convenient access to Bloomington-Normal employment centers and amenities ________________________________________ Interior Features 3 spacious upstairs bedrooms 2 full bathrooms (including large double-vanity bath) Bright sunroom / den with natural light Formal dining room and large living room Finished basement with bonus room, full bath, laundry, and storage Walk-up attic offering additional storage space Ceiling fans in living room, sunroom, and all bedrooms Full-size washer & dryer included ________________________________________ Kitchen Refrigerator Range / oven Dishwasher Over-the-range microwave Classic galley-style layout with functional workspace ________________________________________ Exterior & Parking Detached 3-car garage with built-in workbench and storage Deck, patio, and mature landscaping Backyard with partial 4' wood picket fencing Custom storage shed ________________________________________ Lease Terms Tenant responsible for utilities. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with applicable pet fee. No smoking permitted inside the home or garage/shed. This is a single-family home intended for occupancy by a single household (such as a couple or family). The property is not configured or intended for shared roommate-style living arrangements. Credit, background, and income verification required. Qualified applicants will complete standard screening prior to scheduling a showing. Qualified applicants will complete standard screening prior to scheduling a showing. Showings by appointment only. Available for a September / October move-in. Flexible start date. Rent: $2,550/month Security Deposit: One month's rent As is typical for a single-family home, tenant is responsible for utilities. Routine lawn maintenance, and snow removal negotiable.
Innovation District, located between Uptown Normal and Illinois State University, is a mixed-use and transit-oriented Normal neighborhood with modern infill blocks and a walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Uptown Station plaza at Broadway Avenue and Beaufort Street, where cafes, small eateries, and event foot traffic set a steady tempo. Architecture leans contemporary—glass-and-brick mid-rises, adaptive-reuse storefronts, and tidy streetscapes with public art. The Children’s Discovery Museum and the Normal Theater act as cultural anchors alongside the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Sidewalks link to Constitution Trail for car-light routines and weekend loops. Seasonal programming at the plaza keeps the district feeling active without feeling loud.
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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717 Hester Ave is a 2404 square foot property with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 717 Hester Ave would rent between $1,449 / mo.717 Hester Ave is located in Normal, the 61761 zipcode, and the Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.