For sale

$269,900

505 1/2 Bowles St, Normal, IL 61761

5beds

1,950sqft

$1,929/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1953

8,375 Square Feet Lot

$258,300 Zestimate^®

$138/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated homeTwo kitchensSecond kitchenAll appliancesWood and ceramic floors

The rare find of an updated home with all appliances with two kitchens and is an instant profit to your rental portfolio! This home was remodeled in 2019/2020 and still shows in excellent condition. Main floor has wood and ceramic floors with 3 bedrooms, bath, fireplace and 3 season room. Basement is finished with a second kitchen, full bath and two more bedrooms with 3 egress windows and a laundry. All bedrooms have their own locks. Rented at $725 a month per bedroom/$3625 monthly and is fully leased until 05/31/2027. Rare opportunity to grab a home of this quality!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom 1

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 9ft 0in

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 11ft 1in

Bedroom 4

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10ft 5in x 10ft 0in

Bedroom 5

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10ft 5in x 10ft 0in

Other

Area: 870

Additional room

Description: Kitchenette
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 8ft 0in

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 9ft 0in

Laundry

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 4ft 0in

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 17ft 6in x 13ft 0in

Main level

Area: 1080

Recreation room

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 9ft 0in

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

High Speed Internet
Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,080
Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1
Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Enclosed

Lot

Size: 8,375 Square Feet
Dimensions: 69.85 x 119.9
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 1428128009
Zoning description: R-3A Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Normal

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $138/sqft
Tax assessed value: $208,803
Annual tax amount: $5,900
Date on market: 7/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$258,300

$245,000 - $271,000

$2,137/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/14/2026	Listed for sale	$269,900+68.2%$138/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1268314 Report a problem
5/23/2019	Sold	$160,500-5%$82/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10292288 Report a problem
3/11/2019	Pending sale	$169,000$87/sqft
Source: Crowne Realty #10292288 Report a problem
2/28/2019	Listed for sale	$169,000$87/sqft
Source: Crowne Realty #10292288 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,651 +5.9%	$69,601 +11.7%
2023	$5,334 +5.5%	$62,322 +10.7%
2022	$5,058 +3.5%	$56,303 +6%
2021	$4,885	$53,121 +2.8%
2020	--	$51,660 +0.5%
2019	--	$51,383 +9.2%
2018	$4,221	$47,043
2017	$4,221 +3.7%	$47,043
2016	$4,071 +3.9%	$47,043 +2.4%
2015	$3,917	$45,940
2014	$3,917 +1.9%	$45,940
2013	$3,845 +10.9%	$45,940 -0.8%
2012	$3,468	$46,296 +5.3%
2011	$3,468 +0.7%	$43,962
2010	$3,446 +1.9%	$43,962
2009	$3,382 +5.7%	$43,962 +3.5%
2008	$3,200 +4%	$42,472 +3%
2007	$3,077	$41,235 +0.9%
2006	--	$40,867 +0.1%
2005	--	$40,816 +16%
2002	--	$35,174 +4%
2001	--	$33,834 +6.2%
2000	--	$31,846

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61761

Getting around

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

47 / 100

Some Transit

59 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Glenn Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
5/10
Kingsley Jr High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
7/10
Normal Community West High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

High: Normal Community

Source: RMLS Alliance 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.