Lovingly maintained by the same owner since 1972, this spacious ranch in Normal offers comfort, functionality, and a fantastic location convenient to just about everything! With approximately **1,601 square feet on the main level**, plus a finished basement, there's plenty of room to spread out. The home features 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, and 2 full baths, including a private primary ensuite bath added in 2015. The generously sized kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and counter space, and all kitchen appliances will remain. You'll love having two separate main-level living spaces, including a wonderful family room with sunroom vibes, abundant natural light, and two separate exits leading to two different backyard patios. The backyard features mature trees and inviting outdoor spaces to relax or entertain. The finished basement provides even more versatile living space, and for added convenience, washer and dryer hookups are available on both the main level and in the basement. The oversized one-car garage is another standout feature, offering an additional workshop bump-out complete with a workbench, plus an extra parking pad extending the full depth of the garage. The exterior features an attractive brick front and durable steel siding. Major improvements include the primary bathroom addition (2015), water heater (2014), high-efficiency HVAC system with humidifier (2023), and new roof (2024). The basement has remained dry, adding to the home's appeal. With decades of pride in ownership, thoughtful maintenance, flexible living spaces, and a convenient Normal location, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a well-loved home your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
6,696 sq ftLot Size
$64Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amanda Wycoff• BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
Greenbriar, located between Veterans Parkway and Constitution Trail, is a residential and commuter-friendly Normal neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and mature street trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Constitution Trail crossing near Greenbriar Drive, where joggers, cyclists, and dog-walkers set a steady, outdoorsy rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century Midwest: brick-front ranches, split-levels, and tidy two-stories with broad lawns. Daily errands cluster along Veterans Parkway’s retail corridor, while the trail stitches the area to parks and campus energy. For local culture, the Normal Theater, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and the Illinois Art Station act as reliable anchors a short ride away. The feel is calm and practical, with green space doing much of the talking.
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Offer insights
1706 Fort Jesse Rd · $190,000
$197K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $197K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$190,000
Median list price in this area is $252,264. (33% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished full basement
Sun room
Foyer
Family room
Ceiling fans
Carbon monoxide detectors
Humidifier
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with shower
Kitchen
Eating area with table space
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Laundry in multiple locations
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Mature trees
Home design
Detached single-story home
Parking
Attached garage with one space
Garage door opener
Driveway
Concrete parking
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Built 51–60 years ago
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Steel, brick, and wood siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Master association fee not required
Curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Electricity and solar
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,058 (−5.1%)
$10,546 + $49,091
$59,637
2023
$1,115 (−4.7%)
$8,652 + $40,276
$48,928
2022
$1,170 (−2.3%)
$7,816 + $36,386
$44,202
2021
$1,198 (−0.5%)
$7,374 + $34,330
$41,704
2020
$1,204 (+2.9%)
$7,297 + $33,973
$41,270
2019
$1,169
$7,258 + $33,791
$41,049
2018
$1,169 (+3.7%)
$7,181 + $33,433
$40,614
2017
$1,127 (+1.1%)
$7,181 + $33,433
$40,614
2016
$1,115 (+0.4%)
$7,181 + $33,433
$40,614
2015
$1,110 (+1.8%)
$7,013 + $32,649
$39,662
2013
$1,090
$7,013 + $32,649
$39,662
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,696 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,385
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,385
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1423456020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
R-1B
Single-Family Residence District
The intent of this R-1B Residence District is to provide primarily for the establishment of areas of higher density single-family detached dwellings. Densities of approximately 6 du per acre are allowed. This district may be applied to newly developed areas, as well as the older residential areas of the Town.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Jan 12, 2025 • Final
Residential
Remove and replace the roof.
Remodel
Roofing
May 24, 2023 • Active
Hvac
Replace the heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Normal, IL • 61761
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1706 Fort Jesse Rd
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