Great location just blocks from Illinois State University campus, Fell Park, Anderson Park, and Uptown Normal! Whether you're a first-time buyer, student, or investor, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Full of character and great curb appeal with a covered front porch, the home sits on a spacious lot with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll appreciate the convenience of main-floor laundry hook-ups, a practical back entry/mudroom with additional storage, and a full unfinished basement. Many important improvements have already been completed, including a new roof (2024), central air conditioning added (2024), water heater (2021), new patio and sidewalks (2020), sump pump (2021) and the addition of main-floor laundry hook ups. With its unbeatable location, solid updates, and endless potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create a home that's uniquely yours. Street parking available 24 hours. Home is sold as-is.
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$117,590
306 E Locust St, Normal, IL 61761
2beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$122,400 Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$1,251 Estimated rent
Home value
$122,400
$116,000 - $129,000
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Main-floor laundry hook-upsGreat curb appealCovered front porchFull unfinished basement
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Listed by:
Jodi McDermott 309-445-1263,
RE/MAX Rising
Bought with:
Non Member
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12706416
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Windows: Some Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66X132
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1427152007
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Normal
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $68/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,070
- Annual tax amount: $2,695
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Sold | $117,590-5.5%$68/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12706416 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Contingent | $124,400$71/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12706416 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $124,400+126.2%$71/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12706416 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2019 | Sold | $55,000-8.3%$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Pending sale | $60,000$34/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group #10332924 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2019 | Price change | $60,000-7.7%$34/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $65,000-2.3%$37/sqft |
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| 2/24/2019 | Listing removed | $66,500$38/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2018 | Price change | $66,500-4.3%$38/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Price change | $69,500-7.2%$40/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Bloomington #2183290 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2018 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$43/sqft |
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| 8/9/2018 | Price change | $79,900+6.7%$46/sqft |
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| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $74,900$43/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2017 | Listing removed | $735 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2017 | Listed for rent | $735 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2016 | Listing removed | $735+1.4% |
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| 1/20/2016 | Listing removed | $725 |
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| 12/20/2015 | Listed for rent | $725 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,067 +9.3% | $34,690 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $1,891 -1.6% | $31,785 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $1,922 +8.6% | $28,460 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $1,771 +5.5% | $25,712 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,679 | $24,259 +5.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $23,084 +0.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $22,960 +1.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $22,717 |
| 2017 | $2,038 +3.7% | $22,717 |
| 2016 | $1,966 +3.9% | $22,717 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $1,891 | $22,184 |
| 2014 | $1,891 +1.9% | $22,184 |
| 2013 | $1,857 +5.7% | $22,184 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $1,757 | $22,356 +0.4% |
| 2011 | $1,757 +0.7% | $22,269 |
| 2010 | $1,746 +1.9% | $22,269 |
| 2009 | $1,713 +5.7% | $22,269 +3.5% |
| 2008 | $1,621 +4% | $21,514 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,559 | $20,887 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,701 +4% |
| 2005 | -- | $19,909 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,314 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,654 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,009 |
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Neighborhood: 61761
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Glenn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Kingsley Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Normal Community West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glenn 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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