Welcome to this spacious, UPDATED ranch tucked away on a charming street in Normal! This inviting home offers an abundance of living space, featuring a generously sized family room, kitchen, dining area, and cozy hearth room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows fill the home with natural light, while hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring add warmth and style. French doors open to an impressive 16' x 32' deck overlooking the expansive 80' x 227' yard, offering plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. The sellers have made an extensive list of valuable improvements, including fully paid-for solar panels with battery backup (2025) and a new heat pump and A/C (2025), offering the potential for significant energy savings! Additional updates include a new roof (2025), gutters and LeafFilter gutter protection (2025), Home Comfort insulation in the attic and basement (2025), egress window (2023), updated flooring, trim, and paint (2022), washer and dryer (2022), EV charger, and electrical panel (2022). Ideally located near Illinois State University and Rivian, with convenient access to shopping, parks, Constitution Trail, and all that Bloomington-Normal has to offer! With its spacious layout, incredible outdoor space, extensive list of major improvements, and convenient location, this move-in-ready ranch is one you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$101Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Josephine Hundman• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Old North Normal, located between Uptown Normal and Illinois State University, is a historic and walkable Normal neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Uptown Station area at Broadway Avenue and North Street, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts set a steady street-level rhythm. Community pillars include the Normal Theater for classic marquees and screenings, the Children’s Discovery Museum for hands-on exhibits, and the Constitution Trail for daily loops on foot or bike. Brick bungalows and vintage porches define many blocks, with pocket parks breaking up the grid. The Amtrak platforms and transit center add a commuter pulse without overpowering the residential feel. Seasonal events and public art in Uptown keep the streetscape active year-round.
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Offer insights
211 Gregory St · $259,900
$268K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $268K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Six rooms
Blinds and drapes
Ceiling fans
CO detectors
Sump pump
Air exchanger
Radon mitigation system
Wood-burning fireplace in the family room
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Main-level primary bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Updated kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Natural gas, solar, forced-air, and heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Fenced yard
Mature trees
Home design
Detached single-story home
Parking
Attached garage with one space
Garage door opener
Construction
Vinyl siding
Built 61–70 years ago
Built before 1978
Full, unfinished crawl-space basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association not required
Curbs, street lights, and paved streets
Electricity and solar
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You will fall in love with this adorable updated ranch home with an HUGE private backyard. The Open Concept flows from the living room, right in to the kitchen, to the family room, dining area and out on to the back deck. The kitchen was updated in 2015 to add more cabinets, counter space, new appliances and create a better over all flow. The windows in the living room and family room add so much natural light to main level of the home. You can cozy up by the fire place in the family room that also has beautiful hardwood floors. The dining room leads right out to the 16x32 deck that overlooks the 80x227 backyard. The bathroom was also completely updated in 2019 with beautiful tile floors, large vanity and tub/shower combo. The basement is ready for you to finish or leave as is. Updates include Roof in '08. Siding, main level windows, soffit and gutters in '09. Basement windows in '21. Deck and Shed in '15. A/C, Furnace, humidifier '05. Basement tear out and sump pump added in '16. This home is ready to move right in.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,425 (+7.1%)
$21,684 + $57,790
$79,474
2023
$5,067 (+6.6%)
$17,790 + $47,412
$65,202
2022
$4,752 (+4.2%)
$16,072 + $42,833
$58,905
2021
$4,559 (+0.7%)
$15,164 + $40,412
$55,576
2020
$4,528 (+10.9%)
$15,006 + $39,992
$54,998
2019
$4,083 (+1.3%)
$14,925 + $36,556
$51,481
2018
$4,032 (+3.7%)
$14,767 + $36,169
$50,936
2017
$3,888 (+1.1%)
$14,767 + $39,356
$54,123
2016
$3,846 (+1.8%)
$14,767 + $39,356
$54,123
2015
$3,777 (+1.9%)
$14,421 + $35,882
$50,303
2013
$3,708
$14,421 + $35,882
$50,303
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,460
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McLean County
APN
1421457004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R-1A
Single-Family Residence District
The intent of this R-1A Residence District is to provide primarily for the establishment of areas characterized by moderate-sized lots and single-family detached dwellings intended for occupancy by families. In addition to these dwellings, related recreational, religious, and cultural facilities intended to serve the immediately surrounding residents are allowed where such facilities are found to be compatible with surrounding residential development. The R-1A district allows densities of up to approximately 4 du per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Sep 26, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a roof-mounted solar system with an energy storage system.
Electrical
Remodel
Solar
Sep 26, 2025 • Final
Residential
Install a roof-mounted solar system with an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Normal, IL • 61761
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Normal. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 211 Gregory St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $190,000 and $290,000.
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