NOT LISTED FOR SALE

903 Railroad Ave Normal, IL 61761

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $199,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,686 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2022

Last sale price $130,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,246/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2022

Great opportunity to own this 4 bedroom 2 Full bath home on a quite street with one of the largest lots! Walk into a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen with all appliances remaining (new dishwasher and Dryer 2022), Bedroom and full bath. Upstairs has 3 more good sized bedrooms and large full bath with tiled shower. Enjoy the large covered front porch along with a huge oversized 2 car garage. Do not miss out on this one! Newer wiring and electrical in basement(2022) AC Unit(2016)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Kniery

RE/MAX Rising License #475166295 Listed on: 08/26/2022

RE/MAX Rising

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Spafford

RE/MAX Rising License #475191258

RE/MAX Rising

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 123
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,686 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,938

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1900
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1686
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1686
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1892
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1686
  • Basement Sq Ft: 610
  • Total Sq Ft: 2296
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 610
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 763
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 923
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • List Price: 135000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, 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 Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 X 123
  • 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: 2938
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2022
Closed on
Sep 2, 2022
Sold by
Newman Taylor
Bought by
Mejia Marvin
Seller's Agent
Patrick Kniery
RE/MAX Rising
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Spafford
RE/MAX Rising
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.7%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$177,673

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2016
Closed on
Nov 23, 2016
Sold by
Blan Thomas E
Bought by
Newman Taylor
Seller's Agent
Allison Smith
RE/MAX Rising
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Schroeder
eXp Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-23.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mejia Marvin $130,000 --
Newman Taylor $100,000 Frontier Title Co
Newman Taylor $666,666 Frontier Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Newman Taylor M $13,807
Previous Owner Newman Taylor $98,188
Previous Owner Newman Taylor $93,188
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Sold $130,000 -3.7% $77 / Sq Ft
08/28/2022 08/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $135,000 +35.0% $80 / Sq Ft
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $100,000 -23.0% $59 / Sq Ft
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 For Sale $129,900 -- $77 / 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 $3,074 $49,720 $17,229 $32,491
2022 $3,074 $40,220 $13,937 $26,283
2021 $2,938 $37,947 $13,149 $24,798
2020 $2,916 $37,552 $13,012 $24,540
2019 $2,814 $37,350 $12,942 $24,408
2018 $2,778 $36,955 $12,805 $24,150
2017 $2,678 $36,955 $12,805 $24,150
2016 $2,649 $36,955 $12,805 $24,150
2015 $2,566 $36,089 $12,505 $23,584
2014 $2,534 $36,089 $12,505 $23,584
2013 -- $36,089 $12,505 $23,584
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11614732

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-201-010