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
$111Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Driss Assis• HomeSmart Realty Group Illinois
Old North Normal, located between Uptown Normal and Illinois State University, is a historic and walkable Normal neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Uptown Station area at Broadway Avenue and North Street, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady street-level rhythm. Community pillars include the Normal Theater for classic marquees and screenings, the Children’s Discovery Museum for hands-on exhibits, and the Constitution Trail for daily loops on foot or bike. Brick bungalows and vintage porches define many blocks, with pocket parks breaking up the grid. The Amtrak platforms and transit center add a commuter pulse without overpowering the residential feel. Seasonal events and public art in Uptown keep the streetscape active year-round.
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Market insights
823 Normal Ave · $212,500
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$212,500
Median sale price in this area is $304,160. (43% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Five total rooms
Unfinished full basement
Laundry chute
Ceiling fan(s)
Sump pump
Gas water heater
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms (including a main-level master bedroom)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas dryer hookup
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in living areas and bedrooms
Laminate flooring in kitchen
Other flooring in basement/laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning (High efficiency, SEER 14+)
Exterior features
Deck
Corner lot
Level yard
Lot dimensions approximately 57 x 125
Home design
Detached single-family home
One-story design
Built approximately 81–90 years ago
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached garage with two garage spaces
Garage door opener
Garage owned
Construction
Frame construction with wood siding
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
926
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total 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.
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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Rental earnings
Est. $1,082 per month, based on comparable rentals