715 Hester Avenue

Closed 2/1/17
Closed 2/1/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$203,500
5 beds2,405 sqft$85/sqft
715 Hester Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,625 sq ftLot Size
1927Year Built
$85/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

GREAT VALUE ORIGINALLY listed at $259,900. 30YR owner PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP THROUGH OUT. CHARMING 1.5 story,woodwork and built ins. Walk to IWU, ISU, Glenn School, uptown Nl, and Bromenn. Master bedroom ADDITION on the main level, with vaulted ceilings (doors to be installed in a week to enclose rm)Could also be used as Great rm! BR suite in basement with full bath. Hardwood is under carpet in the DR, LR & 3rd Bedroom/Den. Remdled Bath and Kitchen,all Stainless Steel Kitchen APPLIANCES stay... 3 newer...GREAT VALUE ORIGINALLY listed at $259,900. 30YR owner PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP THROUGH OUT. CHARMING 1.5 story,woodwork and built ins. Walk to IWU, ISU, Glenn School, uptown Nl, and Bromenn. Master bedroom ADDITION on the main level, with vaulted ceilings (doors to be installed in a week to enclose rm)Could also be used as Great rm! BR suite in basement with full bath. Hardwood is under carpet in the DR, LR & 3rd Bedroom/Den. Remdled Bath and Kitchen,all Stainless Steel Kitchen APPLIANCES stay... 3 newer efficient furnaces/3AC... Zoned heating and cooling along with all newer insulated thermo windows. Newer water line from the street to the house. Beautifully landscaped yard, large deck located to bk of home and off MS BR. FEATURES a very private back yard. Newer concrete Driveway and sidewalks with ornate brick overlays. Newer 3 Car... Seller is also willing to put a small closet/armorer in BR 3/DEN on the main level to replace shelving or enclose shelves. Abundance of CLOSET SPACE, a MUST C

    Sold By Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: Becky 309.212.4120 beckygerig1959@gmail.com • RE/MAX Choice
    Listing closed: 02/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10220921

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 715 Hester Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,859 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: McLean County
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: Normal
    • Township: DRY GROVE
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Other, Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1927
    • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,625 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: GLENN 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
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1A
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Garden Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Crawl, Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1431
    • Room Type: Other Room, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2405
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3686
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3836
    • Main Sq Ft: 1833
    • Upper Sq Ft: 572
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Dimensions: 85X125
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco, EIFS (e.g. Dryvit)
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1281.0
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Photos Count: 30
    • Relist: Y
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X23
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X21
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Window Treatments: All
    • Family Room Dimensions: 10X21
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Window Treatments: All
    • Laundry Dimensions: 4X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X22
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: All
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 8X12

    Property History for 715 Hester Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 1, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #10220921

    		$203,500—
    Dec 27, 2016

    Pending

    MRED #10220921

    		—
    Dec 1, 2016

    Expired

    MRED #10243733

    		$249,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/01/2017

    Sold

    MRED #10220921

    $203,500
    12/27/2016

    Pending

    MRED #10220921

    —
    12/01/2016

    Expired

    MRED #10243733

    $249,900

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

    Public Records for 715 Hester Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$18,354Additions$75,409Total$93,763
    Tax Record2024$6,082 ($507 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningR-1BCountyMCLEANAPN14-28-455-031

    Schools near 715 Hester Avenue

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Glenn Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Kingsley Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Normal Community West High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Eugene Field School
    		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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 715 Hester Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
    $203,500
    5
    2,405
    10,625
    717 Hester Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
    $154,000
    3
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    $168,500
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    5,612
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