$249,549Average Value$113Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Abundant opportunities to shop and dine
Tucked between Uptown Normal and Veterans Parkway, Pleasant Hills is a suburban neighborhood surrounded by two of Normal’s most popular shopping and dining areas. With plenty of sidewalks and local shops and restaurants less than a mile east and west, the neighborhood is a walker’s paradise. Anderson Park and access to the Constitution Trail are also within walking distance, and tall, older trees throughout the community add to its natural appeal. “Pleasant Hills is a good, central location,” says Matt Hansen, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. “So, nothing in Normal is far away.”
ISU students connect at the Uptown Normal Water Circle area
near Pleasant Hills Normal, IL
Pleasant Hills residents enjoy an afternoon at Fiala Brothers, a casual brewpub in Normal, IL.
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Home values up 10% from past year
Developed from the 1960s to the 1980s, Pleasant Hills is an established neighborhood with classic styling, larger lots and mature trees. Townhouses are available, but much of the neighborhood holds single-family homes that range from ranch-style homes to split-level and traditional two-story homes. “The quality of home you get for the money is great,” Hansen says. “Resale values in Pleasant Hills have been good for 40 years.” Townhouses sell between $175,000 and $290,000, while single-family homes range from $200,000 to $325,000. Up 10% from the previous year, the median home price is $257,000. Hansen, who has sold homes in Bloomington-Normal since 2015 and now leads the seven-person Team NexWell, says homes in Pleasant Hills don’t stay on the market long. As his team works with buyers, he says they always consider how easily a homebuyer can sell later. “And Pleasant Hills is absolutely a place where they’ll be able to sell quickly.”
Split-level homes are a common style found in the Pleasant Hills neighborhood of Normal, IL
Homes with 2-car garages are common in the Pleasant Hills neighborhood of Normal, IL
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Colene Hoose Elementary School within the neighborhood
Colene Hoose offers kindergarten through fifth grade near the intersection of East Vernon Avenue and Grandview Drive, and Chiddix Junior High School sits next to Anderson Park and serves Pleasant Hills’ middle school students. Students attending Normal Community West High School will walk the same halls trekked by former Illinois State Representative Adam Kinzinger. All three of Pleasant Hill’s schools earn a B-plus on Niche. Students who want to continue their education after high school can head a mile-and-a-half west to Illinois State University or roughly two miles southwest to Illinois Wesleyan University.
Colene Hoose Elementary School serves K-5th grade in Mclean County Community School District #5.
Chiddix Junior High School serves about 594 students from 6th to 8th grade in Normal, IL.
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Plentiful shopping and dining along Veterans Parkway
Just east of Pleasant Hills, Veterans Parkway hosts one of Normal’s largest corridors of businesses and restaurants. Residents can shop at big box stores, including Target and Best Buy, and dine at local eateries such as Flingers Pizza Pub and DESTIHL Restaurant. When pantries need restocking, there's a Kroger near the intersection of East College Avenue and Veterans Parkway. West of the neighborhood, a collection of Uptown Normal shops and restaurants surround a grassy knoll known as The Circle. The area is also home to the Children’s Discovery Museum, which helps kids learn through hands-on exhibits.
Pleasant Hills residents shop for personal-care products at the nearby Target in Normal, IL
DESTIHL, an independent craft brewery & restaurant, is near Normal's Pleasant Hills community.
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Summer swimming at Anderson Park
During the summer, families and swimmers head to Anderson Park, which holds an outdoor pool and waterpark. Anderson is also home to two playgrounds, a baseball field and a small trail that connects to Karin Drive. When residents need more than neighborhood sidewalks, they can access the Constitution Trail at East Vernon Avenue. The paved trail is a favorite among local bikers and hikers, covers 37 miles of former railway land and connects to neighborhoods throughout Bloomington-Normal.
Normal's Anderson Park features sports courts & fields, a playground, and picnic tables.
A Pleasant Hills resident takes a leisurely walk at Constitution Trail in Normal, IL.
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Special Olympics and the Holiday Parade
Live entertainment is common throughout Normal in the summertime. Normal LIVE is a summer series featuring live performing arts and music. The series brings different performances to venues around Normal, including The Circle. In the summer, Illinois State University hosts the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games, bringing thousands of athletes and volunteers to the area. In the winter, the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade entertains revelers along miles of streets throughout the metro area.
Connect Transit bus stops, Amtrak, and Central Illinois Regional Airport nearby
Most of Pleasant Hills’ streets have sidewalks on at least one side, and popular commercial corridors lie less than a mile east and west. For residents who would rather ride the bus, Connect Transit bus stops line East College Avenue and Vernon Avenue. Veterans Parkway is about a half-mile east and connects drivers to Interstate 55, which puts downtown Chicago about 130 miles away. For air travel, the Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is just 4 miles southwest. “You can also catch an Amtrak at The Circle,” Hansen says. “Then you can be in Chicago in a couple of hours.”
Matching sweaters stand out among the tress on Constitution Trail in Normal, IL.
Normal's Connect Transit offers public transportation to the residents of Pleasant Hills.
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Parks in this Area
Fairview Park & Aquatic Center
Miller Park
Constitution Trail
Colene Hoose Natural Playground
Anderson Park
Transit
Airport
Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
12 min drive
Bus
Community Cancer Center
Bus
College Ave & Blair Dr - S
Bus
College Ave & Orr Dr
Bus
Vernon Ave & Grandview Dr - N
Bus
Grandview Dr & Constitution Trail - W
Bus
Vernon Ave & Grandview Dr - S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pleasant Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Hills, Normal sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Hills, Normal over the last 12 months is $249,900, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$255,000
Median Sale Price
$249,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$255,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$175,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
400
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,915
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,396
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,524
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,614
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,724
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,837
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
51.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
Below 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 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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