$147,500
SOLD FEB 3, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
1917 Built

Recently Sold

$115 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Step back in time with this beautifully preserved 1917 bungalow, located in the heart of the sought after and affordable Normal Briarwood neighborhood. This home offers a perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience, just minutes from the Constitution Trail, healthcare, child care, Uptown, IWU and Illinois State University (ISU). Featuring timeless architectural details, this home retains much of its original charm, including classic woodwork, trim, staircase, fireplace, and front door. While the historic character remains intact, many updates have been made to ensure comfort and functionality. The basement now includes a brand-new shower and utility sink, and kitchen appliances are all less than five years old. New AC Dec 2024. Dining room has bay window and built in storage bench. Updated half bath on the main. Enjoy the convenience of a prime location while savoring the character of this 1917 gem. Schedule a showing today to see all this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adrianne Cornejo

Keller Williams Revolution License #475170027 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Keller Williams Revolution

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Marshall

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475151756

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x122
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Glenn Elementary School
  • Chiddix Jr High Middle School
  • Normal Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Briarwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,763

Year Built

Built in 1917

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: Briarwood
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
  • LivingArea: 1284
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1284
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1123
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1284
  • Basement Sq Ft: 716
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 568
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 716
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 140000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: None/NA
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Glenn Elementary
  • High School: Normal Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chiddix Jr High
  • Middle/Junior School District: 5

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X122
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2763
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Neargarder Nick
Bought by
Sullivan Vondale
Seller's Agent
Sarah Marshall
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Greta Janis
eXp Realty
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$199,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,100
-2.49%
Views
197
Current Estimated Value
$194,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.05%
Original Mortgage
$196,275
Outstanding Balance
$195,304
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$1,247

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Eckert J Martin J and Eckert Kathy
Bought by
Neargarder Nick
Seller's Agent
Adrianne Cornejo
Keller Williams Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Marshall
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
5.36%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
158.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2008
Sold by
Williams Steven R and Williams Sara E
Bought by
Eckert J Martin and Eckert Kathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,200
Interest Rate
5.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Williams Steven R and Williams Sara E
Bought by
Williams Sara E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $147,500 Carrington Title Partners
Warranty Deed $104,000 Frontier Title Co
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $196,275 FHA
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $77,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,713 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $83,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $199,900 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $199,900 -2.5% $156 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $205,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $205,000 +39.0% $160 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $147,500 +5.4% $115 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Price Changed $140,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $140,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,525 $48,351 $9,158 $39,193
2022 $2,525 $39,113 $7,408 $31,705
2021 $2,842 $36,902 $6,989 $29,913
2020 $2,820 $36,518 $6,916 $29,602
2019 $2,722 $36,322 $6,879 $29,443
2018 $2,686 $35,937 $6,806 $29,131
2017 $2,590 $35,937 $6,806 $29,131
2016 $2,562 $35,937 $6,806 $29,131
2015 $2,481 $35,094 $6,646 $28,448
2014 $2,450 $35,094 $6,646 $28,448
2013 -- $35,094 $6,646 $28,448
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12215882

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-34-154-006