Recently updated ranch home on Normal Avenue in the Old North Normal Historic District. This move-in-ready home features a new roof installed in June 2026, fresh interior and exterior paint, new kitchen appliances, new countertops and sink, new carpet throughout, new lighting fixtures, a new bathroom vanity, new interior doors, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen. The unfinished basement offers comfortable ceiling height and has been freshly painted, including both the walls and floor, providing a clean and versatile space for storage, a workshop, or future finishing. The furnace and central air conditioning were replaced in 2018. A roll-up style generator hookup has been started, and all remaining materials needed to complete the installation will be conveyed with the home. Owner never lived in the house, all information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$108Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Driss Assis• HomeSmart Realty Group Illinois
Bought with Joshua Gibbons• Keller Williams Revolution
Est. $1,124 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 823 Normal Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12701485
Sep 14, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$208,000
$108/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1266004
May 19, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$68/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2026
Listed
$129,000
$67/sq ft
+35
2 Bed 1 bath home with Hardwood floors. The original wood character with some built ins and some crown molding make this home have tons of potential. Full unfinished basement with comfortable ceiling height. Furnace and central air was replaced in 2018.(Home is in the Old North Normal Historic District).Roll up style generator hook up has been started and all finishing supplies are being left with the home. All appliances and the home and garage is being sold as-is. Cash Only!
Public Records
Feb 21, 2012
Sold
$118,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2000
Sold
$99,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,795 (+7.6%)
$12,125 + $45,436
$57,561
2023
$3,528 (+7.1%)
$9,948 + $37,277
$47,225
2022
$3,294 (+4.6%)
$8,987 + $33,677
$42,664
2021
$3,150 (+2.8%)
$8,479 + $31,774
$40,253
2020
$3,063 (+3.6%)
$8,246 + $30,900
$39,146
2019
$2,957 (+1.3%)
$8,202 + $30,734
$38,936
2018
$2,918 (+3.7%)
$8,115 + $30,409
$38,524
2017
$2,814 (+1.1%)
$8,115 + $30,409
$38,524
2016
$2,784 (+3.3%)
$8,115 + $30,409
$38,524
2015
$2,696 (+1.9%)
$7,925 + $29,696
$37,621
2013
$2,646
$7,925 + $29,696
$37,621
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
926
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1421451001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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
Sep 14, 2019 • Final
Indiv - hvac (com or res)
HVAC
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: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Directions: Willow to N. on Normal Avenue to House
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 926
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1421451001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Glenn Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Kingsley Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Normal Community West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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51
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38
23
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Normal. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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