2 beds1,740 sqft$71/sqft
306 E Locust St, Normal, IL 61761
Est: $857/moGet pre-approved

Description

Great location just blocks from Illinois State University campus, Fell Park, Anderson Park, and Uptown Normal! Whether you're a first-time buyer, student, or investor, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Full of character and great curb appeal with a covered front porch, the home sits on a spacious lot with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll appreciate the convenience of main-floor laundry hook-ups, a practical back entry/mudroom...Great location just blocks from Illinois State University campus, Fell Park, Anderson Park, and Uptown Normal! Whether you're a first-time buyer, student, or investor, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Full of character and great curb appeal with a covered front porch, the home sits on a spacious lot with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll appreciate the convenience of main-floor laundry hook-ups, a practical back entry/mudroom with additional storage, and a full unfinished basement. Many important improvements have already been completed, including a new roof (2024), central air conditioning added (2024), water heater (2021), new patio and sidewalks (2020), sump pump (2021) and the addition of main-floor laundry hook ups. With its unbeatable location, solid updates, and endless potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to build equity and create a home that's uniquely yours. Street parking available 24 hours. Home is sold as-is.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/24/2026 09:56 PM

  1. Listed by Jodi McDermott • RE/MAX Rising
    P: (309) 445-1263 C: (309) 445-1263 mcd4homes@gmail.com

Property Details for 306 East Locust Street

MLS #
12706416
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$2,695 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1911
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Area
Normal
Subdivision
Not Applicable
Township
Normal
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Bungalow

Location

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Building Information for 306 East Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 306 East Locust Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • Elementary School: Glenn Elementary
  • Jr High Middle School: Kingsley Jr High
  • High School District: 5
  • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Gravel, Driveway, Yes
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: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 870
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 870
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 870
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1740
  • Main Sq Ft: 870
  • Upper Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X132
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 870
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 870
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-07-17T21:05:44
  • Photos Count: 29
  • 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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 9X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X14

Property History for 306 East Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12706416

Jul 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12706416

$124,400
May 31, 2019

Sold

MRED #10332924

$55,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Contingent

MRED #12706416

07/17/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12706416

$124,400
05/31/2019

Sold

MRED #10332924

$55,000

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

Public Records for 306 East Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,458Additions$21,232Total$34,690
Tax Record2024$1,891 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt870 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911Year Renovated1911ZoningR-1BCountyMCLEANAPN14-27-152-007

Schools near 306 East Locust Street

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
Glenn Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Kingsley 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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