Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,054 sqft
205 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$92/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this all Brick Ranch located in University Estates Subdivision. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is completely updated and ready for you to move in. All new flooring throughout the home along with new baseboards, complete kitchen remodel and new appliances, new HVAC system, fresh paint and so much more! Downstairs you have a full basement with finished living space, large storage room and large laundry room. You will enjoy your time outside on the patio and the fenced in yard and can tinker...Welcome to this all Brick Ranch located in University Estates Subdivision. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is completely updated and ready for you to move in. All new flooring throughout the home along with new baseboards, complete kitchen remodel and new appliances, new HVAC system, fresh paint and so much more! Downstairs you have a full basement with finished living space, large storage room and large laundry room. You will enjoy your time outside on the patio and the fenced in yard and can tinker in the 2 car garage! Stop today to make this house your home!

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    • Listed by: Jason Collins 309.726.1453 jason@collinshomesales.com • RE/MAX Choice
    Listing closed: 08/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12684880

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    Property Information for 205 South Cottage Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,092 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: University Estates
    • Township: Normal
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1968
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,962 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
    • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1527
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Other Room, Foyer, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1527
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2059
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3054
    • Main Sq Ft: 1527
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 83X120
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 532.0
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1527
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 658
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2026-07-01T17:19:08
    • Photos Count: 32
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 1
    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: 13X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X13
    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: 10X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X22
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X15
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 25X14
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 4X8
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 14X19

    Property History for 205 South Cottage Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 20, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12684880

    $280,000
    Jul 2, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12684880

    Jun 25, 2026

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #12684880

    $285,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/20/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12684880

    $280,000
    07/02/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12684880

    06/25/2026

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #12684880

    $285,000

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

    Public Records for 205 South Cottage Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$15,562Additions$60,992Total$76,554
    Tax Record2024$4,802 ($400 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,527 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,527 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,972 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1968ZoningR-1ACountyMCLEANAPN14-29-379-014

    Schools near 205 South Cottage Avenue

    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
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 205 South Cottage Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
    $280,000
    3
    3,054
    9,962
    3
    2
    1,440
    9,960
    $210,000
    3
    1,348
    10,018
    $197,500
    3
    2,850
    9,960
    $200,000
    3
    3,852
    10,105
    $222,000
    3
    1,140
    10,560

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