OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2021 for $178K

$250,906

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,151/mo

•

2,430

sq ft

813 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761

About this home

Well maintained & updated all brick ranch. 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths on main level w/ updated master bath featuring tiled shower. Entire main level is attractive tile & wood flooring. Eat-in kitchen features quartz counter tops, limestone backsplash, under cabinet lighting & hickory cabinets w/ pull outs. Very nice 3 seasons room w/ vaulted ceiling & wood burning stove. Basement features large family room w/ huge stone fireplace, office nock, 1/2 bath, laundry room & storage space. Beautiful yard w/ mature trees, great landscaping, brick patio & vinyl privacy fence along back of lot. 2 wood burning fireplaces (upstairs currently has electric insert). HVAC 2017, 50 gal water heater 2019, fridge/stove 2017, windows 2014, roof 2009. A wonderful place to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Amanda Kinsella • BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

Bought with Douglas Daube • eXp Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11023276

Redfin Estimate

$250,906

$73K since sold in April 2021$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($250K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$235,000
A
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B
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$234,000
C
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$280,000
D
3 beds2 baths3,054 sq ft
205 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,236 sq ft
3 Wilmette Dr, Normal, IL 61761
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$261,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,904 sq ft
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$1,349/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

100.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$290K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

171

17 MoM

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Sale history for 813 S Cottage Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$4,436 (−5.1%)

$15,173 + $64,823

$79,996

2023

$4,676 (+7.8%)

$12,448 + $53,182

$65,630

2022

$4,338 (+5.0%)

$11,246 + $48,046

$59,292

2021

$4,133 (+0.8%)

$10,610 + $45,331

$55,941

2020

$4,099 (+3.6%)

$10,500 + $44,860

$55,360

2019

$3,955 (+1.4%)

$10,444 + $44,619

$55,063

2018

$3,901 (+3.7%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2017

$3,762 (+1.1%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2016

$3,721 (+3.4%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2015

$3,598 (+1.9%)

$10,091 + $43,112

$53,203

2013

$3,532

$10,091 + $43,112

$53,203

Tax history for 813 S Cottage Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$4,436 (−5.1%)

$15,173 + $64,823

$79,996

2023

$4,676 (+7.8%)

$12,448 + $53,182

$65,630

2022

$4,338 (+5.0%)

$11,246 + $48,046

$59,292

2021

$4,133 (+0.8%)

$10,610 + $45,331

$55,941

2020

$4,099 (+3.6%)

$10,500 + $44,860

$55,360

2019

$3,955 (+1.4%)

$10,444 + $44,619

$55,063

2018

$3,901 (+3.7%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2017

$3,762 (+1.1%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2016

$3,721 (+3.4%)

$10,333 + $44,147

$54,480

2015

$3,598 (+1.9%)

$10,091 + $43,112

$53,203

2013

$3,532

$10,091 + $43,112

$53,203

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,880 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,356

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McLean County

APN

1429451021

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 10X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 16X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 39X15
In Basement

Dining Room Information
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 19X8
Galley
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 5X5
In Basement

Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Sunroom
Size: 14X11
On Main Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, In Basement
Wood Burning, Electric

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 136X83X136X77
.25-.49 Acre
Corner, Mature Trees
Zero Lot Line: No
BNAR Zoning: R1B

Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 1215
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1215
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 284
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 931
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2146
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2430
Rural (Y/N): N
Parcel Identification Number: 1429451021

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $3,955.36
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Oakdale Elementary
Elementary School District: 5
Junior High: Kingsley Jr High
Junior High District: 5
High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
High School District: 5

Location Information
Subdivision: Not Applicable
Township: Normal
Corporate Limits: Normal
Directions: Corner of Cottage & Hovey

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,356
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,880 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1429451021

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Oakdale Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Kingsley Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Normal Community West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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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

$239,000 – $289,000

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Home values near 813 S Cottage Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
810 South Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1053 Sq. Ft.	$207,147
906 South Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$142,916

Address	Redfin Estimate
904 South Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1031 Sq. Ft.	$173,203
802 South Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$211,749

Address	Redfin Estimate
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