203 South Cottage Avenue

Closed 12/5/24
Closed 12/5/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$210,000
3 beds1,348 sqft
203 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming and meticulously maintained three-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ranch home, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style. Relax and entertain in the bright and airy living spaces, perfect for gatherings with loved ones. A U-shaped kitchen, with a pass through window, has ample counter space and plenty of storage for culinary adventures. The oversize two-car detached garage provides room for vehicles, tools, and hobbies. Your new home is located close to Carl's Ice Cream, Little...Welcome to this charming and meticulously maintained three-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ranch home, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style. Relax and entertain in the bright and airy living spaces, perfect for gatherings with loved ones. A U-shaped kitchen, with a pass through window, has ample counter space and plenty of storage for culinary adventures. The oversize two-car detached garage provides room for vehicles, tools, and hobbies. Your new home is located close to Carl's Ice Cream, Little Caesar's, Jewel-Osco and not too far from ISU and Weibring Golf Club. Audio/video monitoring devices active on the premises.

    Sold By BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

    • Listed by: Laura Thompson 309.824.8004 laurathompsonhomes@gmail.com • RE/MAX Rising
    Listing closed: 12/05/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11960566

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    97.7%

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    Property Information for 203 South Cottage Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,800 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: McLean County
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: University Park N
    • Township: Dry Grove
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1968
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: Oakdale 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: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1348
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1348
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1976
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2696
    • Main Sq Ft: 1348
    • Upper Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 83 X 120
    • 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: Block
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 628.0
    • Living Area Source: Other
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2024-10-22T16:04:53
    • Photos Count: 26
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 2
    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 Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X19
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X19
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    • Dimensions: 13X30
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 17X14

    Property History for 203 South Cottage Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 5, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1546777623

    		$210,000

    +2.6% / yr

    Dec 5, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #11960566

    		$210,000—
    Oct 31, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #11960566

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/05/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1546777623

    $210,000

    +2.6% / yr

    12/05/2024

    Sold

    MRED #11960566

    $210,000
    10/31/2024

    Pending

    MRED #11960566

    —

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

    Public Records for 203 South Cottage Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$15,562Additions$60,109Total$75,671
    Tax Record2024$5,142 ($429 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,348 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,348 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,971 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1968ZoningR-1ACountyMCLEANAPN14-29-379-013

    Schools near 203 South Cottage Avenue

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Oakdale Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Kingsley Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Normal Community West High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Ybmc Charter School
    		Charter - 11 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Oakdale Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Kingsley Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Normal Community West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Ybmc Charter School
    Charter11 to 12

    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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    $210,000
    3
    1,348
    10,018
    201 South Cottage Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
    $153,000
    3
    1,872
    11,520
    200 Foster Drive, Normal, IL 61761
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    3
    1,551
    15,128
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    2,850
    9,960
    207 South Cottage Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
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    9,960
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