897 Balsam Rd is a 2,446 square foot house on a 9,360 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 18, 2015 for $248,000. Based on Redfin's Normal data, we estimate the home's value is $383,381.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
9,360 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$383,381
$135K since sold in September 2015$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($343K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,542
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WINTERGREEN
Living Sq. Ft: 2,446
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,542
Building Sq. Ft: 3,988
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: WINTERGREEN SUB LT 59
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 821
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,360
Legal Lot Number: 59
Municipality Name: NORMAL
Acres: 0.2149
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 78
Zoning Code: R-1B
County Use Description: IMPROVED LOTS (RESIDENTIAL)
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,446
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,360 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: McLean County
APN: 1422205001
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Around this home
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Transit
Prairieland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Parkside Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Normal Community West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $441,000
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