Looking to live more self-sufficiently? Establish a homestead? Raise a family and create memories full of sunshine, bonfires, and deep nights thick with the flickering of fireflies? This one-acre homestead just outside of Normal (15 minutes to shopping, 20 minutes to the hospital) offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, fresh air, starry skies, inspiring sunrises, and striking sunsets, offering a rare chance to step into a productive lifestyle with a big head start. The farmhouse sits along a monarch migration path and features hardwood floors, built-ins, a main-floor bedroom, as well as a full bath on the first floor. The land has been thoughtfully cultivated with an emphasis on sustainability and abundance. Established fruit bearers include apples (five varieties), pears, peaches, paw paws (two varieties for pollination), cherries, grapes (three varieties), elderberries, raspberries, mulberries, and more. A 30x72x12 high tunnel extends your growing season from early Spring to late Fall. The large pole barn includes two small animal pens and a chicken coup with an outdoor run. This property has supported goats, chickens, rabbits and more, including a small business supplying farm fresh produce and meat to local markets and restaurants. The seller is eager to share homesteading contacts, resources, and tips. Start your food security journey here. Please ask your agent for the full list of growing details and homestead tools included in the associated documents of the listing. We've made it as easy as we can for you to make your homestead dream a reality!
Closed
$236,000
2840 W Ziebarth Rd, Normal, IL 61761
4beds
1,912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1 Acres Lot
$236,700 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$2,110 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 24, 2025 at 05:11am
Listing courtesy of:
Heather Johnson 309-340-1000,
RE/MAX Rising
Bought with:
Roxanna Parker
Keller Williams Revolution
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12411015

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Heating
- Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Mature Trees, Garden, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, See Remarks, Utility Building(s)
- Parcel number: 1301400005
- Special conditions: Home Warranty
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Normal
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple