NOT LISTED FOR SALE

522 N 3rd Ave Chenoa, IL 61726

Estimated Value: $112,000 - $129,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2025

Last sale price $115,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $717/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Updated Ranch with Wheelchair Ramp Access (easy to remove if not needed), Huge Backyard & Small-Town Perks! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in the heart of Chenoa, offering comfort, convenience, and small-town charm. Nestled just 1.5 blocks from one of the city's wonderful parks, you'll enjoy easy access to an incredible playground, baseball and basketball courts, a pavilion, a walking trail, and even a free little library - perfect for outdoor fun and relaxation. This home is a blank palette of neutral colors awaiting your modern decor! There is plenty of space for you to make it your own with your unique decorating style. The spacious backyard is fully equipped for hobbies, storage, or entertaining, complete with two sheds and room to roam. One of the sheds has Power and A/C! Conveniently located on historic Route 66, Chenoa is well known for its robust Fourth of July celebrations and sits at the crossroads of Route 24 and I-55, providing easy access to Bloomington-Normal in just a 25-minute drive. You'll love the community feel with nearby amenities including a new library, McDonald's with Playland, Casey's Pizza and Gas, and a variety of charming small businesses that make it easy to shop local. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your oasis in a community that feels like home. Property is sold as-is, where-is. All information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marti Ryan

Vesta Real Estate LLC License #471020484 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Roderick

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475184554

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 160
  • Fenced
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Chenoa Elementary School
  • Prairie Central Jr High Middle School
  • Prairie Central High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,933

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1040
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1040
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • 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: Chenoa Elementary
  • High School: Prairie Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Prairie Central Jr High

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 160
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1932.84
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Illini Home Buyers Of Bloomington Llc
Bought by
Stewart John
Seller's Agent
Marti Ryan
Vesta Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Angela Roderick
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.09%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$116,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Outstanding Balance
$109,156
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,501

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2015
Sold by
Christensen Ryan and Christensen Ryan D
Bought by
Illini Home Buyers Of Bloomington Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Christensen Ryan
Seller's Agent
Alan Birlingmair
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Bev Virgil
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$49,500
Sold Price
$37,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-25.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2015
Sold by
Hale David
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Suhl Curtis A and Suhl Laura R
Bought by
Hale David and Hale Jeanette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,040
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stewart John $115,000 Alliance Land Title
Illini Home Buyers Of Bloomington Llc -- Attorney
Christensen Ryan $37,500 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Hale David -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stewart John $109,250
Previous Owner Hale David $53,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Sold $115,000 -4.1% $111 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $119,900 +224.1% $115 / Sq Ft
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Sold $37,000 -25.3% $36 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2015 03/23/15 For Sale $49,500 -- $48 / 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 $1,288 $20,501 $3,531 $16,970
2022 $1,288 $13,360 $3,038 $10,322
2021 $670 $13,055 $2,969 $10,086
2020 $600 $12,139 $2,761 $9,378
2019 $1,219 $12,139 $2,761 $9,378
2018 $648 $12,020 $2,734 $9,286
2017 $580 $12,020 $2,734 $9,286
2016 $550 $12,020 $2,734 $9,286
2015 $552 $12,333 $2,805 $9,528
2014 $1,434 $22,519 $2,805 $19,714
2013 -- $22,765 $2,836 $19,929
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12400844

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-01-156-010