Welcome to the cottage! This home has all of the charm and character of a quaint chalet. As you enter, you are welcomed into the cozy dining/living room that has a lovely fireplace and wood floors. The kitchen has newer stainless steel appliances and an adjacent dining room with built-in shelving nooks. There is a spacious additional living room spanning the back of the house that is open, bright, and so fun! Enjoy this space with a second fireplace and lots of windows overlooking the patio and private backyard, where you will find raised garden beds for vegetables or flower of your choice. There are two bedrooms, and a full bath to finish off the main floor. The basement is semi-finished with a rec-room, laundry space, and lots of storage. There are so many quaint features...pocket door, phone alcove, wood floors, and a laundry chute. HVAC 2018, appliances 2018, and water heater 2025.
Est. $1,187 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 816 Manchester Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12691703
Aug 11, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$190,000
$86/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2026
Price Changed
$199,900
$91/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Listed (Active)
$205,000
$93/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1269205
Jun 30, 2026
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11447324
Aug 19, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$165,000
$75/sq ft
Jun 28, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jun 26, 2022
Listed (Active)
$159,900
$73/sq ft
+18
Charm abounds in this beautifully updated & meticulously maintained cottage-style home in north Normal. Original hardwood flooring, arched doorways, built-ins, and glass doorknobs add to the character details. Amazingly, there are 2 gorgeous fireplaces-1 in the front living room and 1 in the family room. The family room is surrounded by windows. Set by the fireplace and watch the seasons change! The family room also opens onto a backyard deck. Kitchen updates include LVT flooring and appliances (2018). The basement is partially finished and has a cozy family room too! Other fun features-the laundry chute. Your soiled clothes go "bye-bye" in an instant. Make this cutie-pie home yours!! 1 car attached garage. HVAC 2018, appliances '18, bathroom '19.
Public Records
Apr 26, 2018
Sold
$125,100
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1993
Sold
$80,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$77,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,514 (+7.3%)
$15,783 + $51,440
$67,223
2023
$4,207 (+6.9%)
$12,949 + $42,203
$55,152
2022
$3,937 (+4.4%)
$11,698 + $38,127
$49,825
2021
$3,771 (+2.8%)
$11,037 + $35,972
$47,009
2020
$3,670 (+3.6%)
$10,733 + $34,982
$45,715
2019
$3,543 (+1.3%)
$10,675 + $34,794
$45,469
2018
$3,498 (+3.7%)
$10,562 + $34,426
$44,988
2017
$3,374 (+1.1%)
$10,562 + $34,426
$44,988
2016
$3,337 (+3.2%)
$10,562 + $34,426
$44,988
2015
$3,234 (+1.9%)
$10,314 + $33,619
$43,933
2013
$3,174
$10,314 + $33,619
$43,933
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,233
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1421379003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
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
Jun 24, 2024 • Final
Residential
Perform basement waterproofing and install a foundation repair system.
Remodel
Mar 29, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical circuit for a sump pump.
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 17
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 19
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate,Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 972
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)