Welcome to Lamplighter an unincorporated subdivision conveniently located between Towanda and Normal. This home sits on .70 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac. The quad level offers 3+ bedrooms and 3 fully remodeled bathrooms in 2022 sf of finished space. There is new flooring throughout and the entire interior has been professionally painted. This one-owner home was built in 1973 and is located within McLean County Unit School District 5. The subdivision has private tennis and pickle ball courts, basketball court, and park with picnic shelter, playground, and pond for swimming and fishing.
The main level boasts a beautiful cathedral ceiling and a gas log fireplace. The spacious living room is connected to the kitchen by the dining room which opens out to the deck. The kitchen has newer cabinets and new stainless steel appliances.
The upper level contains 3 bedrooms, a walk-in closet, a linen closet, and 2 full bathrooms.
The lower level has a family room or second master bedroom, a large walk in closet, and a full bathroom.
The basement is 688sf of unfinished space with a furnace, water softener, and washer and dryer hook ups. It is a great place for storage with direct access to the 616sf oversized 2 car garage.
The large yard has a creek for a partial boarder and is completely enclosed with an underground electronic dog fence. The 300sf wood deck has bench seating and houses a natural gas grill. The perimeter of the house has hard landscape edging and river rock.
This unique home is a must see!
Sold for $290,000
$290,000
503 Pearl Ave, Towanda, IL 61776
4beds
2,022sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1973
0.7 Acres Lot
$307,800 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$2,373 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,800
$289,000 - $326,000
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Gas log fireplaceRiver rockLarge yardFamily roomUnderground electronic dog fenceQuiet cul-de-sacConnected to the kitchen
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood products
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1508176013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Towanda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,101
- Annual tax amount: $5,739
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $290,000-1.7%$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$146/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $295,000-3.3%$146/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $305,000$151/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,739 +4.8% | $79,367 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $5,475 +18.3% | $73,203 +12.1% |
| 2023 | $4,628 +8.4% | $65,296 +11% |
| 2022 | $4,269 +6.9% | $58,831 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $3,993 | $54,595 +1.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $53,899 -1.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $54,708 |
| 2018 | -- | $54,708 |
| 2017 | $3,901 +4.7% | $54,708 |
| 2016 | $3,727 +2.3% | $54,708 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $3,643 | $53,815 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $3,643 +5.2% | $53,093 +2.3% |
| 2013 | $3,462 +4.3% | $51,895 |
| 2012 | $3,320 | $51,895 -0.4% |
| 2011 | $3,320 -0.2% | $52,097 |
| 2010 | $3,327 +0.8% | $52,097 |
| 2009 | $3,301 +0.5% | $52,097 |
| 2008 | $3,284 +0.3% | $52,097 |
| 2007 | $3,276 | $52,097 |
| 2006 | -- | $52,097 +4.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $49,640 |
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Neighborhood: 61776
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Towanda Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Illinois
- McLean County
- Towanda
- 61776
- 503 Pearl Ave