Welcome home to this beautifully updated walkout ranch designed with comfort, space, and family living in mind. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 JUST updated bathrooms, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of modern style and functionality for today's busy households. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with dual pantries for all your storage needs and plenty of space for family meals, homework, and gatherings. Enjoy peace of mind knowing the furnace and AC were replaced in 2025, so you can focus on making memories instead of worrying about major expenses. Step outside to a large deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard-perfect for kids, pets, and weekend cookouts. The walkout basement opens to a patio and provides additional living space for a playroom, movie nights, or a home office. A storage shed offers even more room for bikes, toys, and outdoor gear. With a 2-car garage, thoughtful updates throughout, and plenty of space both inside and out, this home is ready for its next family to move in and start enjoying.
Contingent
$279,900
112 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761
3beds
1,400sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
7,920 Square Feet Lot
$286,500 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardUpdated kitchenAdditional living spaceStorage shedDual pantries
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 28, 2026 at 12:27am
Listing courtesy of:
Cindy Eckols 309-532-1616,
RE/MAX Choice,
Gregory Lee 309-824-5011,
RE/MAX Choice
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12569675
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X33
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 464 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X29
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Humidifier
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72 X 110
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1429401025
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Normal
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,177
- Annual tax amount: $5,038
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$286,500
$272,000 - $301,000
$1,757/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Contingent | $279,900$200/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569675 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+77.2%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569675 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2018 | Sold | $158,000-1.2%$113/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10245084 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900+6.6%$114/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate #2180009 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2016 | Sold | $150,000-3.2%$107/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10243134 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2015 | Price change | $154,900-2.6%$111/sqft |
Source: Crowne Realty LLC #2153892 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $159,000$114/sqft |
Source: Crowne Realty #2153892 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Sold | $159,000+0.6%$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2008 | Sold | $158,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,039 +7.2% | $68,059 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $4,702 +6.7% | $60,941 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $4,407 +4.3% | $55,056 +6% |
| 2021 | $4,225 | $51,944 +3.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $50,283 +0.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $50,013 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $3,902 | $49,484 |
| 2017 | $3,902 +3.7% | $49,484 |
| 2016 | $3,763 +4.3% | $49,484 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $3,609 | $48,324 |
| 2014 | $3,609 -10.8% | $48,324 |
| 2013 | $4,045 +3.6% | $48,324 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $3,904 | $48,699 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $3,904 -2.4% | $49,481 -3% |
| 2010 | $3,998 +1.9% | $51,012 |
| 2009 | $3,924 +30.9% | $51,012 +3.5% |
| 2008 | $2,998 +15.7% | $49,282 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,592 | $47,846 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,419 +4% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,604 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,230 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $41,584 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,973 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,834/mo
Principal & interest
$1349
Property taxes
$485
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61761
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakdale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Kingsley Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Normal Community West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakdale Elementary
- Middle: Parkside Jr High
- High: Normal Community West High Schoo
- District: 5
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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