Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,992 sqft
1078 Balsam Rd, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$96/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$275/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Exceptional first floor master on a corner lot with tons of curb appeal & over $100,000 in updates. You can see the quality as soon as you walk through the door...upgraded trim, 9 foot ceilings, arched entry ways, refinished wood floors, custom railing, beautiful paint colors & fixtures. The gourmet kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, granite counters, large island & custom built ins. Second floor loft overlooks the family room. Basement is finished with 2nd kitchen, great room/theater room,...Exceptional first floor master on a corner lot with tons of curb appeal & over $100,000 in updates. You can see the quality as soon as you walk through the door...upgraded trim, 9 foot ceilings, arched entry ways, refinished wood floors, custom railing, beautiful paint colors & fixtures. The gourmet kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, granite counters, large island & custom built ins. Second floor loft overlooks the family room. Basement is finished with 2nd kitchen, great room/theater room, 5th bedroom & full bath. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped backyard through the oversized windows or under the covered porch. This house has it all! Ask for a complete list of updates.

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway Central Illinois Realtors

    • Listed by: Daniel Carcasson 309.310.5949 Danny@CarcassonGroup.com • RE/MAX Rising
    Listing closed: 06/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10693035

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $415,000

    Avg days on market

    10

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.8%

    Normal, IL

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    Property Information for 1078 Balsam Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,068 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: Wintergreen
    • Township: Normal
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 2005
    • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,578 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: Prairieland Elementary
    • Jr High Middle School: Parkside Jr High
    • High School District: 5
    • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1A
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Other
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1636
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Loft, Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Family Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 11-15 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2602
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3992
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4238
    • Main Sq Ft: 1636
    • Upper Sq Ft: 966
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 97X120
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1390.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 246
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 39
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 15X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Dimensions: 22X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X17
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Vinyl
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Vinyl
    Loft Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Loft
    • Dimensions: 18X8
    Kitchen- 2nd Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
    • Dimensions: 15X11
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    • Dimensions: 30X14

    Property History for 1078 Balsam Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 19, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1385217697

    $385,000

    +1.6% / yr

    Jun 19, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10693035

    $385,000
    Apr 19, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10693035

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/19/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1385217697

    $385,000

    +1.6% / yr

    06/19/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10693035

    $385,000
    04/19/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10693035

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1078 Balsam Road

    Taxable ValueLand$26,536Additions$130,684Total$157,220
    Tax Record2025$11,746 ($979 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,556 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,580 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005ZoningR-1BCountyMCLEANAPN14-15-453-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1078 Balsam Road

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Prairieland Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Parkside Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Normal Community West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Eugene Field School
    Public12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1078 Balsam Road, Normal, IL 61761
    $385,000
    5
    3,992
    11,578
    $345,000
    6
    3,478
    9,000
    $256,500
    4
    2,652
    12,243
    $276,800
    5
    2,580
    9,000
    $322,000
    5
    2,950
    9,828
    $485,000
    5
    4,191
    9,583

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