North Bridge
Neighborhood in Normal, Illinois
Mclean County 61761
Hudson Elementary north of Normal
Hudson Elementary School is one of the attractions to living in North Bridge, Bowers says. “People like that they can send their kids to a smaller elementary school, but they can still attend District 5,” he says. North Bridge students attend elementary school at Hudson Elementary School, which sits in the town of Hudson, just north of Normal. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade and earns a B on Niche. Kingsley Junior High School serves grades six through eight and also earns a B. The girls’ soccer team of Normal Community West High School—which serves North Bridge high school students—has won four Big Twelve Conference titles and qualified for two Illinois High School Association State Tournaments. Normal Community West earns a B-plus.Shopping and dining along Veterans Parkway
A short trip down Veterans Parkway puts North Bridge residents in the thick of the city’s shopping and dining offerings, Bowers says. “There’s Portillo’s restaurant, Menards, DESTIHL, Sam’s Club and Walmart,” he says. “It’s really convenient.” On the other side of Interstate 55 from North Normal, DESTIHL is a staple brewery of Normal, serving a full menu of pub fare alongside its selection of craft beers. Famous for its hot dogs and sandwiches, Portillo’s started in Chicago and now has a location on Landmark Drive, about 2 miles south of North Bridge. In the same commercial corridor as Portillo’s, residents can shop at national chains like Target and Walmart. A bit farther south, just under 5 miles from North Bridge, Eastland Mall offers a full mall experience with stores like Old Navy and Journeys.Fishing at Large Lake and access to 37 miles of trail
Weaving between North Fields and Heather Ridge, Constitution Trail is a paved trail that runs throughout the Bloomington-Normal metro area. The trail is popular among bikers, hikers and runners and covers 37 miles of old railway property. North Bridge subdivision includes two lakes, frequented by Canadian geese and populated with several species of fish. Residents may use non-motorized watercraft on the lakes, and catch and release fishing is permitted. Directly south of the neighborhood is Normal’s Ironwood Golf Course, a par 72 golf course. Less than 3 miles south along Veterans Parkway, dogs can run around the Shepard Park Dog Park, and the kids can climb and slide on the park’s playground.Interstate 55 a half-mile away
Bloomington-Normal’s Connect Transit bus system does not reach North Bridge, but residents have quick access to Interstate 55 about half a mile south. With the interstate so close, residents are about 135 miles away from downtown Chicago. North Bridge's streets are lined with sidewalks, and all three subdivisions connect to the Constitution Trail, so residents can get their steps in at home or walk to other neighborhoods all over Bloomington-Normal.The CornBelters and Cruisin’ Uptown
Five miles southwest of North Bridge, Normal’s CornBelters baseball team practices and hosts games at their stadium, The Corn Crib. From late spring to early fall, Normal LIVE brings live music to the city as a summer concert series. In August, Bloomington-Normal residents break out their best classic and contemporary cars for Cruisin’ Uptown Normal. Besides showcasing hundreds of cars, the show features live music and vendors from all over the city.Home prices increase moving north
North Fields, Heather Ridge and North Bridge all merge, though each differs in lot sizes and living experiences. Starting in North Fields, the neighborhood’s southernmost subdivision, lot sizes and home prices increase moving north into Heather Ridge and North Bridge. “North Bridge is the pinnacle of pricing in that area,” Bowers says. “Rightfully so, since they have the biggest lot sizes.” Some North Bridge lots are waterfront on the subdivisions two lakes. Home styles are relatively consistent throughout each section, ranging from ranch-style homes to two-story colonial and traditional-style homes. Prices in North Fields range from $250,000 to $335,000, while Heather Ridge homes range from $300,000 to $445,000. North Bridge does offer a small selection of townhomes that typically sell around $250,000, but single-family homes in the subdivision sell between $400,000 and $600,000.
Written By
Konrad Solberg
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mitchell LaHood
Mitchell LaHood
RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 271-1435
76 Total Sales
1 in North Bridge
$445,000 Price
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Karen Wilson
Karen Wilson
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 485-5516
231 Total Sales
3 in North Bridge
$265K - $360K Price Range
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Amanda Wycoff
Amanda Wycoff
Responds QuicklyBHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
(309) 503-1125
548 Total Sales
8 in North Bridge
$248K - $600K Price Range
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Cindy Eckols
Cindy Eckols
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Choice
(309) 503-1334
915 Total Sales
5 in North Bridge
$265K - $530K Price Range
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Janel Harrison
JH
Janel Harrison
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 503-0805
106 Total Sales
2 in North Bridge
$251K - $285K Price Range
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Amy Miller
Amy Miller
Responds QuicklyCORE 3 Residential Real Estate LLC
(309) 741-2449
78 Total Sales
1 in North Bridge
$260,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Constitution Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Bridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Bridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Bridge, Normal sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North Bridge, Normal over the last 12 months is $413,750, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$413,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
322
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,082
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,028
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,027
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,902
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
49.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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