CONTINGENT

Contingent

$415,000

Est. $3,209/mo —

•

3,490

sq ft

980 Balsam Rd, Normal, IL 61761

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with a 3-car garage and finished basement in the desirable Wintergreen subdivision. Thoughtfully remodeled in 2022, this home combines modern style with exceptional functionality with two living areas. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of workspace for everyday living and entertaining. The home has 9' and 12' ceilings on the first floor. Refinished hardwood floors and contemporary lighting throughout the main level create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a private bath featuring granite countertops and a dual-sink vanity. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the second-floor hallway and bedrooms adds both style and durability. The finished basement expands your living space with a large family room complete with a wet bar, a fifth bedroom, and an additional finished flex room ideal for a home office, fitness room, playroom, or hobby space. Major updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2023, offering added peace of mind. With its extensive updates, flexible floor plan, and sought-after location, this home is truly move-in ready. Schedule your private showing today and discover all this home has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

9,000 sq ftLot Size

$119Price/Sq.Ft.

$23/moHOA Dues

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kathy O'Brien Boston • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Listing updated: Sep 27, 2026 at 01:42pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12680159

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Principal and interest$2,265

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Prairieland Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Parkside Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

4/10

Normal Community West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

7/10

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About Pheasant

Ridge

Pheasant Ridge, located between Veterans Parkway and Towanda Avenue, is a residential and suburban Normal neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and mature street trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Veterans Parkway corridor near College Avenue, where big-box retail pads, service storefronts, and steady traffic set a practical, errands-first rhythm. Nearby, the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Normal Theater add a cultural counterpoint to the commercial strips. Housing reads as late-20th-century Midwest, with attached garages, broad setbacks, and tidy sidewalks. Parks and school grounds shape the daily geography, while Uptown Normal’s brick streets and rail-side plazas sit a short drive away.

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Market insights

980 Balsam Rd · $415,000

DAYS ON MARKET

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SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $270,690. (35% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Finished full basement
Separate dining room
11 total rooms
One fireplace in the family room

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (plus a possible 5th bedroom in the basement)
Basement bedroom (approx. 11 x 12, carpet)
Second-floor bedrooms include the master (approx. 13 x 15, luxury vinyl) and three additional bedrooms (approx. 11 x 15, 11 x 12, 11 x 14; luxury vinyl in upper bedrooms)

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Basement includes a bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area (approx. 13 x 21, ceramic tile)
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry (approx. 6 x 12, ceramic tile)
Washer and dryer included

Flooring
Hardwood in main-level family, dining, and office areas
Ceramic tile in kitchen and laundry
Luxury vinyl flooring in upper bedrooms
Carpet in basement rooms (family room, game room, basement bedroom)

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 980 Balsam Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12680159

Sep 27, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Sep 9, 2026

Price Changed

$415,000

$119/sq ft

Jul 31, 2026

Price Changed

$425,000

$122/sq ft

Jul 16, 2026

Price Changed

$435,000

$125/sq ft

Jun 26, 2026

Price Changed

$450,000

$129/sq ft

Jun 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

$460,000

$132/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11654552

Jan 11, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$365,000

$105/sq ft

Nov 21, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Nov 16, 2022

Price Changed

$369,000

$106/sq ft

Oct 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

$374,900

$107/sq ft

+41

Wow! Beautiful, updated 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with finished basement and three car garage in Wintergreen Subdivision- Prairieland schools! First floor features spacious kitchen with new granite countertops (2022), stainless steel appliances (gas range 2022), new sink, garbage disposal and faucet (2022), lovely island space and so much more. Cozy family room with newly refinished wood floors (2022) with gas fireplace. Awesome office space- check out the ceiling height...12 ft! Wow! New carpet and modern light fixture (2022) Dinning room refinished wood floors (2022). New paint- ceiling, walls, doors and trim throughout the entire house! (2022) Upstairs find 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. New luxury vinyl plank flooring in hallway and all bedrooms (2022). Master bath has a large jetted tub, separate shower, and dual vanity with new granite countertop! (2022). New toilets throughout entire house (2022). New window treatments throughout the home (2022). All new ceiling fans / light fixtures (2022). Full finished basement features a large family room with wet bar and new beverage fridge (2022), bedroom, full bath- and an additional finished room for crafts, gaming or exercise equipment! New carpet throughout (2022).

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11442680

Jun 21, 2022

Sold (MLS)

$325,000

$93/sq ft

Mar 30, 2022

Listed

$350,000

$100/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 19, 2009

Sold

$285,000

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 2005

Sold

$255,000

$73/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 21, 2005

Sold

$50,000

$14/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$9,483 (+0.8%)

$24,776 + $109,247

$134,023

2023

$9,411 (+12.2%)

$20,327 + $89,629

$109,956

2022

$8,384 (+3.9%)

$18,364 + $80,973

$99,337

2021

$8,067 (+0.6%)

$17,326 + $76,397

$93,723

2020

$8,017 (+3.5%)

$17,146 + $75,603

$92,749

2019

$7,742 (+1.2%)

$17,054 + $75,197

$92,251

2018

$7,651 (+3.7%)

$16,873 + $74,401

$91,274

2017

$7,379 (+1.1%)

$16,873 + $74,401

$91,274

2016

$7,298 (+3.0%)

$16,873 + $74,401

$91,274

2015

$7,088 (+1.9%)

$16,478 + $72,657

$89,135

2013

$6,958

$16,478 + $72,657

$89,135

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,030 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,931

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,931

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McLean County

APN

1415453013

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

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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Normal, IL • 61761

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

76/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.6 hrs

5.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 980 Balsam Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $335,000 and $500,000.

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
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$3/sq ft
smaller lot
3 years newer
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1805 Loblolly Dr, Normal, IL 61761
$18/sq ft
8 years newer
unfinished basement
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$335,000 Last sold price
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1632 Belclare Rd, Normal, IL 61761
$2/sq ft
smaller lot
1 year newer
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$380,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths3,088 sq ft
407 Bobwhite Way, Normal, IL 61761
$4/sq ft
11 years newer
unfinished basement

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