502 South Linden Street

Closed 3/24/23
Closed 3/24/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$220,000
5 beds1,597 sqft$138/sqft
502 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,448 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$138/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Discover the beauty and charm of this updated 5 bedroom, two bath home. Built with 1950's charm, this home has been thoughtfully updated to include modern amenities while perserving its original character. The home features a spacious living room with large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen has been updated with cabinets, tile, countertop and appliances. The family room features a fireplace as well. All three bedrooms upstairs are generously sized and the first floor is completed...Discover the beauty and charm of this updated 5 bedroom, two bath home. Built with 1950's charm, this home has been thoughtfully updated to include modern amenities while perserving its original character. The home features a spacious living room with large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen has been updated with cabinets, tile, countertop and appliances. The family room features a fireplace as well. All three bedrooms upstairs are generously sized and the first floor is completed by a full bath. Diving into the basement, one will discover a large entertaining space with poured concrete bar top. This is perfect for all types of get togethers! The other generous sized two bedrooms are just steps away from the full bath and the laundry. The private backyard is a great place for entertaining and partially fenced. This home is located in a great location, just minutes from downtown Normal. shopping, dining, the university and entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Normal's history.

    Sold By The Real Estate Group,Inc

    • Listed by: Ryan Elwell 217.991.2101 ryan@swipeclicksold.com • The Real Estate Group,Inc
    Listing closed: 03/24/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11707195

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $225,000

    Avg days on market

    18

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.7%

    Normal, IL

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    Property Information for 502 South Linden Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,629 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: McLean County
    • Area: Normal
    • Township: Normal
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1954
    • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,448 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: Colene Hoose Elementary
    • Jr High Middle School: Chiddix Jr High
    • High School District: 5
    • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1308
    • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Family Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2022
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1597
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2734
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2905
    • Main Sq Ft: 1597
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 66X128
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1137.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 171
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-01-26T17:40:52
    • Photos Count: 24
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X22
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down
    • Dimensions: 23X21

    Property History for 502 South Linden Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 24, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11707195

    		$220,000—
    Mar 20, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1508375238

    		$220,000

    +38.1% / yr

    Jan 30, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11707195

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/24/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11707195

    $220,000
    03/20/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1508375238

    $220,000

    +38.1% / yr

    01/30/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11707195

    —

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

    Public Records for 502 South Linden Street

    Taxable ValueLand$13,458Additions$51,563Total$65,021
    Tax Record2025$5,051 ($421 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,597 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,597 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,448 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningR-1BCountyMCLEANAPN14-27-352-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 502 South Linden Street

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Colene Hoose Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Chiddix Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Normal Community West High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Eugene Field School
    		Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Colene Hoose Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Chiddix 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: 502 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
    $220,000
    5
    1,597
    8,448
    500 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
    $152,000
    4
    1,964
    8,448
    504 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
    $73,000
    2
    1,022
    8,448
    508 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
    –
    3
    2
    1,146
    8,448
    301 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761
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    $125,000
    2
    1
    894
    6,864

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