505 1/2 Bowles St

1,950 Sq. Ft.
$138 / Sq. Ft.
1,950
Sq. Ft.
$138
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The rare find of an updated home with all appliances with two kitchens and is an instant profit to your rental portfolio! This home was remodeled in 2019/2020 and still shows in excellent condition. Main floor has wood and ceramic floors with 3 bedrooms, bath, fireplace and 3 season room. Basement is finished with a second kitchen, full bath and two more bedrooms with 3 egress windows and a laundry. All bedrooms have their own locks. Rented at $725 a month per bedroom/$3625 monthly and is fully leased...The rare find of an updated home with all appliances with two kitchens and is an instant profit to your rental portfolio! This home was remodeled in 2019/2020 and still shows in excellent condition. Main floor has wood and ceramic floors with 3 bedrooms, bath, fireplace and 3 season room. Basement is finished with a second kitchen, full bath and two more bedrooms with 3 egress windows and a laundry. All bedrooms have their own locks. Rented at $725 a month per bedroom/$3625 monthly and is fully leased until 05/31/2027. Rare opportunity to grab a home of this quality!
  1. Listed by Terry Graff • Freedom Realty
    P: (309)-267-1819 terry@jaredsells.com

Property Details for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/14/2026 08:13 AM

Property Details for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

StatusActive
MLS #PA1268314
Days on Market1
Taxes$5,900 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,375 SF
CountyMcLean County

Location

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Building Information for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,375 SF

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Property Information for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Normal
  • County Or Parish: McLean
  • Directions: Main St north to Bowles or Gregory turns into Bowles
  • Latitude: 40.515289
  • Longitude: -88.994243
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61761
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: R-3A Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 14-28-128-009
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,900
  • Tax Legal Description: CAPEN & CO'S SUB E12' W76.5' N125' & S125', N250' W76.5' E 1/2 LOT 25
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School: Normal Community
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Guest
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1080.0
  • Living Area: 1950.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 69.85x119.9
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Egress Window(s), Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, High Speed Internet
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1080.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 870.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 17.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 14
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 15
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Description: Kitchenette
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 16
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1268314

$269,900—
May 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1316968113

$160,500—
May 23, 2019

Sold

MRED #10292288

$160,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/13/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1268314

$269,900
05/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1316968113

$160,500
05/23/2019

Sold

MRED #10292288

$160,500

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

Public Records for 505 1/2 Bowles Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,195Additions$59,767Total$75,962
Tax Record2025$5,900 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,319 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,319 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningR-1CCountyMCLEANAPN14-28-128-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 505 1/2 Bowles 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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505 1/2 Bowles Street is a single family home for sale in Normal, IL 61761. This property was listed for sale on July 13, 2026 by Freedom Realty, it's currently listed at $269,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on May 23, 2019. This listing's school district is Mclean County Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include Glenn Elementary School, Kingsley Jr High School and Normal Community West High School. 505 1/2 Bowles Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,950 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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