$224,900
PENDING OPEN SAT 10:30AM - 12PM

1009 Hovey Ave Normal, IL 61761

Estimated payment $1,636/month

Total Views 1,613
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,776 Sq Ft
$81 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow
  • Dining Room

About This Home

Welcome to this delightful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath bungalow full of character and charm! Ideally located just blocks from Illinois State University and very close to a grade school and junior high, this home offers both convenience and comfort. The spacious primary suite upstairs provides a private retreat, while the remaining bedrooms are perfect for family, guests, or a home office. The home features a bright and inviting living space, blending classic details with practical updates. Enjoy the outdoors in the generous backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and take advantage of the oversized 2-car garage offering plenty of storage and workspace. The exterior of the house was just professionally painted to give the a fresh new look. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking a solid investment property in a desirable area, this home checks all the boxes.

Last Listed By

Sean Bozarth

RE/MAX Rising License #475135415 Listed on: 06/11/2025

RE/MAX Rising

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Oakdale Elementary School
  • Kingsley Jr High Middle School
  • Normal Community West High Schoo

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 156x100
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,537

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: 129
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 242
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 2776
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1893
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1651
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1651
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1125
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2776
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 883
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 526
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1125
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 224900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakdale Elementary
  • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
  • Middle/Junior School: Kingsley Jr High
  • Middle/Junior School District: 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 156X100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4537
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,497 $61,889 $20,013 $41,876
2022 $4,497 $50,064 $16,189 $33,875
2021 $4,344 $47,235 $15,274 $31,961
2020 $1,538 $46,744 $15,115 $31,629
2019 $1,494 $46,493 $15,034 $31,459
2018 $1,493 $46,001 $14,875 $31,126
2017 $1,440 $46,001 $14,875 $31,126
2016 $1,424 $46,001 $14,875 $31,126
2015 $1,419 $44,922 $14,526 $30,396
2014 $1,401 $44,922 $14,526 $30,396
2013 -- $44,922 $14,526 $30,396
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $224,900 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Piercey & Associates Ltd
Warranty Deed $155,000 Illinois Title Group Llc
Administrators Deed $67,750 Mclean County Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $147,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12371367

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-33-101-007