$205,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

401 E Locust St Normal, IL 61761

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,402 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • 3-minute walk to Fell Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Great investment opportunity or future home! This classic 2-story property is ideally located just blocks from Uptown Normal and Illinois State University. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with two bedrooms on the main floor for added convenience. The interior was beautifully remodeled in 2023, blending original character with modern updates. Highlights include updated flooring, refreshed kitchen and baths, and a stunning original wooden staircase leading to the upper level. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Ample storage throughout, plus a brand-new water heater (2024). Move-in ready with strong rental potential or perfect for an owner-occupant looking to be near campus, shopping, dining, and public transit. Vacant and easy to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Schulz

Relocate Chicago Real Estate License #475197340 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosa Abdullah

Brilliant Real Estate License #475211267

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,525

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,402 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,525

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • 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,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 3402
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 214900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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: Glenn Elementary
  • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
  • Middle/Junior School: Kingsley Jr High
  • Middle/Junior School District: 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3525
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2021
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Mcadam William L
Bought by
Salmon Patty Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Crystal Semmerling
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Schulz
Relocate Chicago Real Estate
Sold Price
$125,400
Total Days on Market
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.56%
Original Mortgage
$96,750
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,500 Ftc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $119,250 New Conventional
Closed $96,750 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $205,000 -4.6% $60 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $214,900 -2.3% $63 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $219,900 +75.4% $65 / Sq Ft
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Sold $125,400 +0.4% $37 / Sq Ft
10/02/2021 10/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/02/2021 05/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $124,900 -- $37 / 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 $3,342 $51,436 $12,472 $38,964
2022 $3,342 $37,204 $10,089 $27,115
2021 $2,599 $39,258 $9,519 $29,739
2020 $2,436 $37,356 $9,058 $28,298
2019 $2,348 $37,155 $9,009 $28,146
2018 $2,312 $36,762 $8,914 $27,848
2017 $2,662 $36,762 $8,914 $27,848
2016 $1,617 $36,762 $8,914 $27,848
2015 $2,549 $35,900 $8,705 $27,195
2014 $2,518 $35,900 $8,705 $27,195
2013 -- $35,900 $8,705 $27,195
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12287368

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-27-157-001