Cute ranch home centrally located between ISU and Wesleyan. Updated eat in kitchen that features painted cabinets, counter tops, vinyl flooring all done in 2023-24 and stainless steel appliances. The full bathroom received some updates too with a new vanity and mirror in 2026 and vinyl flooring in 2023-24. The family room and all 3 bedrooms feature hardwood floors that were refinished in 2023-24. As if that isn't enough the full basement is finished with a wood burning fireplace that has a brick surround and built in shelves to store wood, blankets or whatever else. It also has a dry bar with lighting and cabinets behind it. The other room has a huge walk in closet and could be considered a 4th bedroom, if you were to increase the size of the current window, to an egress window. You will love all the storage space that also serves as the laundry room. Windows new in 2002, New Chimney 2002, 200 Amp service added 2003, Painted exterior of home 2021-22, Water Heater 2019-20, Carpet in basement 2023-24 and professionally cleaned 2026, new Screen door 2025, All Ducts cleaned 2026. Refrigerator 2025. The walls, trim and some ceilings were painted in 2026. Seller is providing a 1 year Home Warranty by Home Warranty Inc at Closing.
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$214,000
1607 Hovey Ave, Normal, IL 61761
3beds
1,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
6,489 Square Feet Lot
$218,100 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$1,787 Estimated rent
Home value
$218,100
$201,000 - $236,000
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New chimneyPainted exterior of homeLaundry roomNew screen doorCarpet in basementVinyl flooringStainless steel appliances
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Listing courtesy of:
Kristal Green 309-830-5385,
RE/MAX Rising
Bought with:
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12578735
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X25
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,752
- Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 532
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,489 sqft
- Dimensions: 63 X 103
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 1432201001
- Special conditions: Home Warranty
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Normal
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Sold | $214,000-4.5%$122/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578735 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Contingent | $224,000$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578735 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,000+98.2%$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12578735 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2015 | Sold | $113,000-5.8%$64/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10232070 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2015 | Price change | $119,900-4%$68/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2150426 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $124,900$71/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2150426 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2014 | Listing removed | $124,900$71/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2142696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $124,900+11.5%$71/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors #2142696 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2006 | Sold | $112,000$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,775 +23.8% | $46,490 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $3,049 +7.4% | $41,628 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $2,839 +4.7% | $37,608 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,711 | $35,483 +1.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $35,114 +0.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $34,925 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $2,562 | $34,556 |
| 2017 | $2,562 +3.7% | $34,556 |
| 2016 | $2,471 +4.4% | $34,556 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $2,366 | $33,746 |
| 2014 | $2,366 +7.9% | $33,746 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $2,192 -1.9% | $32,186 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $2,235 | $32,435 -5.5% |
| 2011 | $2,235 +0.7% | $34,329 |
| 2010 | $2,221 +1.9% | $34,329 |
| 2009 | $2,179 +4.5% | $34,329 +3.5% |
| 2008 | $2,085 +2.7% | $33,165 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,030 | $32,199 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $31,912 +4% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,691 +16% |
| 2002 | -- | $26,448 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,440 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,454 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61761
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Oakdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Kingsley Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Normal Community West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakdale Elementary
- Middle: Kingsley Jr High
- High: Normal Community West High Schoo
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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