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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,304 sqft$117/sqft
216 Garden Rd, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,360 sq ftLot Size
1992Year Built
$117/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Owners have lived in this home for 30 Years and have decided to downsize. The home is now vacant and is conveniently located just east of Parkside Elementary, Jr. High and Normal West HS. It has close proximity to Illinois State, Heartland, Rivian and other businesses, with easy access to the Interstate. Well cared for house, with the List Price reflecting the need for some cosmetic TLC of Buyer preferences.Owners have lived in this home for 30 Years and have decided to downsize. The home is now vacant and is conveniently located just east of Parkside Elementary, Jr. High and Normal West HS. It has close proximity to Illinois State, Heartland, Rivian and other businesses, with easy access to the Interstate. Well cared for house, with the List Price reflecting the need for some cosmetic TLC of Buyer preferences.

    Sold By RE/MAX Rising

    • Listed by: Jim Fruin 309.824.2628 jfruin@coldwellhomes.com;jafruin@comcast.net • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 08/13/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12389101

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $260,000

    Avg days on market

    5

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.3%

    Normal, IL

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    Property Information for 216 Garden Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,457 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: University Park
    • Township: Normal
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1992
    • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,360 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: Parkside 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, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Sq Ft: 768
    • Dining Room: None
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.2
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 1536
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1564
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2304
    • Main Sq Ft: 828
    • Upper Sq Ft: 708
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 78 X 120
    • Other Structures: None
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 28.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1536
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 740
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2025-07-14T16:39:45
    • Photos Count: 44
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 12X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X28
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 6X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 11X13

    Property History for 216 Garden Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 13, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1910055968

    $270,000
    Aug 13, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12389101

    $270,000
    Jul 13, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12389101

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/13/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1910055968

    $270,000
    08/13/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12389101

    $270,000
    07/13/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12389101

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

    Public Records for 216 Garden Road

    Taxable ValueLand$14,700Additions$70,663Total$85,363
    Tax Record2025$5,776 ($481 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993ZoningR-1ACountyMCLEANAPN14-29-176-018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 216 Garden Road

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Charter - 11 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Parkside Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Parkside 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

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    This home: 216 Garden Road, Normal, IL 61761
    $270,000
    3
    2,304
    9,360
    $121,500
    3
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    9,360
    $182,000
    4
    2,144
    8,064
    $140,000
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    9,360
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