Old North Normal
Neighborhood in Normal, Illinois
Mclean County 61761
North Main Street and The Circle
Around campus, Fusion Brew offers fresh coffee on South Main Street, and chains like Chipotle are popular lunch spots for students and faculty. Roughly two miles east of the Illinois State University campus, Veterans Parkway hosts a thriving commercial corridor.Less than a mile southeast of the neighborhood, The Circle serves as a green space hub for local shops, restaurants and other points of interest. Around The Circle, residents can pick up coffee at The Coffeehouse, enjoy a pint at Maggie Miley’s or have brunch at Medici in Normal. The area also holds a local art gallery — University Galleries — and the Children’s Discovery Museum, which teaches kids with hands-on educational exhibits. Film buffs will enjoy The Normal Theater, which Huffman describes as a restored art-deco theater “that mostly shows vintage and classic films.”
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Homes that mix age and style
Huffman says the ages and styles of homes in Old North Normal are a mix of many. “On Normal Avenue, many homes were built around the turn of the last century. As you move further north, the houses get newer.” On the neighborhood's south side, it's possible to come across older Victorian homes — built as far back as 1870 — that have been carefully restored to honor original craftsmanship. Homes further north range from ranch-style homes to larger colonial-style homes that date from the early to mid-1900s. Smaller, single-story homes sell as low as $125,000, while larger, two-story homes sell as high as $325,000. The median price is $191,000, up 8% from the previous year.
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The Constitution Trail and Fairview Park
One of Huffman’s most frequented parts of Old North Normal is Bloomington-Normal’s Constitution Trail. The 37-mile paved trail connects to neighborhoods all over the metro area and runs along Old North Normal’s eastside. “I walk that trail every day,” Huffman says. “Walking to Uptown is nothing because you can hop on that trail and walk it all the way up. It’s so convenient.” Just across Main Street, Fairview Park offers residents an outdoor pool with waterslides, a skatepark and Illinois State University’s Weibring Golf Club, the official course of the university’s golf team.
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Buses, interstates and sidewalks
Many of Old North Normal’s streets are lined with sidewalks, and walkers can take the Constitution Trail to North Normal, The Circle and other neighborhoods throughout Bloomington-Normal. Major thoroughfares, North Main Street and West Summit Street, hold Connect Transit bus stops, giving residents a public transit option for getting around town. To reach downtown Chicago — 134 miles northeast of Bloomington-Normal — drivers can head a mile north and hop on Interstate 55.
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Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Since 1977, Illinois State University has hosted the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, bringing thousands of athletes and volunteers to the area each summer. One of the area’s big events, Huffman says, is Illinois State University’s Homecoming. Each fall, the celebration welcomes back alumni with the Town and Gown 5K, the Homecoming Parade, tons of tailgating and smaller festivities.Top grades for a complete educational pipeline
Post-secondary students have a few options within three miles: Heartland Community College, Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. The oldest public university in the state, Illinois State University, began as a normal school, or teacher training school. Today, it is known for its extensive research activities as well.Depending on their location, Old North Normal’s elementary school students can attend Glenn Elementary School to the south, or Fairview Elementary School to the north. Glenn earns a B-plus on Niche, while Fairview earns a B-minus. The neighborhood’s middle school students attend Chiddix Junior High School, which earns a B-plus. At B-plus-rated Normal Community West High School, the girls soccer team has won four Big Twelve Conference titles.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sean Caldwell
Sean Caldwell
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Rising
(309) 726-4073
330 Total Sales
1 in Old North Normal
$125,000 Price
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Justin Feese
Justin Feese
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Revolution
(309) 503-1146
182 Total Sales
1 in Old North Normal
$190,000 Price
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Kirsten Evans
Kirsten Evans
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 485-5700
214 Total Sales
3 in Old North Normal
$105K - $221K Price Range
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Penny Wilson
Penny Wilson
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 503-1132
83 Total Sales
1 in Old North Normal
$113,500 Price
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Jill West
Jill West
Responds QuicklyBHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
(309) 503-1083
255 Total Sales
3 in Old North Normal
$195K - $247K Price Range
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Caroline Bird
Caroline Bird
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(309) 503-0785
209 Total Sales
3 in Old North Normal
$110K - $245K Price Range
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
Fairview Park & Aquatic Center
Miller Park
Constitution Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old North Normal | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old North Normal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old North Normal, Normal sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North Normal, Normal over the last 12 months is $211,250, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$219,900
Median Sale Price
$211,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$212,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
204
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,364
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,335
Median Age
29
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,874
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,657
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
64.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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