Last Sold Price
3 beds2,032 sqft$111/sqft
803 Hester Ave, Normal, IL 61761

Description

This all brick beauty, built in 1918, has the original character and nostalgic charm of an old home with many of important features updated. The kitchen remodeled in 2017 w/ ceramic tile hardwood floors, quartz counter tops, a beautiful farm sink and soft closets cabinets and doors. Main bathroom upstairs also remodeled in 2017 w/ functionality in mind. Original hardwood throughout main floor living and all bedrooms. Sunroom extensions off the living room and master bedroom. Huge back patio for entertaining...This all brick beauty, built in 1918, has the original character and nostalgic charm of an old home with many of important features updated. The kitchen remodeled in 2017 w/ ceramic tile hardwood floors, quartz counter tops, a beautiful farm sink and soft closets cabinets and doors. Main bathroom upstairs also remodeled in 2017 w/ functionality in mind. Original hardwood throughout main floor living and all bedrooms. Sunroom extensions off the living room and master bedroom. Huge back patio for entertaining friends/family on summer nights under the lights! b-ball court and zip line for the kids. This home sits on a double lot which makes for a huge yard and safe space for the kiddos to run! Location is prime! It is two blocks from Uptown Normal and a few minutes from ISU. Roof 2014, soffits & gutters 2017, landscaping 2016. Buried electrical 2015. B-ball court poured w/ patio in 2015. Windows updated, new paint 2017. New stone front steps 2016. W/h 2017. Tour soon!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/06/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tania Willis • Keller Williams Revolution
    P: (214) 802-1400 C: (214) 802-1400 twillis802@gmail.com

Sold By Keller Williams Revolution

Property Details for 803 Hester Avenue

Status
MLS #
10518917
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$4,670 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1918
Lot Size
0.37 AC / 16,247 SF
Area
Normal
Subdivision
Not Applicable
Township
Normal
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Num Of Cars
6.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air
Architectural Style
Traditional

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$219,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Normal, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 803 Hester Avenue

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,247 SF

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Property Information for 803 Hester Avenue

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
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • BNAR Zoning: R1A
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1016
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1016
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1016
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3048
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1016
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 X 130
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Shared
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1742
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1016
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1016
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2019-09-16T01:57:58
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Relist: N
  • Rural: N
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 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: None
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X12
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: Blinds
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 9X14

Property History for 803 Hester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1343594199

$225,000

+1.1% / yr

Nov 6, 2019

Sold

MRED #10518917

$225,000
Sep 26, 2019

Pending

MRED #10518917

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1343594199

$225,000

+1.1% / yr

11/06/2019

Sold

MRED #10518917

$225,000
09/26/2019

Pending

MRED #10518917

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

Public Records for 803 Hester Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$28,084Additions$71,188Total$99,272
Tax Record2025$7,245 ($604 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,742 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,742 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningR-1BCountyMCLEANAPN14-28-457-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 803 Hester Avenue

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 803 Hester Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
$225,000
3
2,032
16,247
3
2
2,065
10,750
$170,000
2
1.5
1,525
4,500
$100,000
3
1,552
6,625
3
1
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