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$254,900

Est. $1,889/mo —

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2,346

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716 Lara Rd, Normal, IL 61761

About this home

Looking for a well-cared for home in a great centrally located neighborhood? Look no further! Current owners have lovingly cared for this home in Brookwood for 49 years! The beautiful kitchen has been totally remodeled and opened up to the dining area, with an added island. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. Primary bathroom has been updated with a step-in tiled shower. Main floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and lower level has 2 more bedrooms, a family room, full bath, and large laundry/mud room. The backyard is very large and partially fenced, with an enlarged deck (rebuilt in 2021), mature trees, garden, and a large storage shed. Big ticket items that have been updated include: Furnace (21), Roof (2024 by Messing), A/C within last 5 yrs, SS Fridge (23). Stove is newer as well. All appliances stay, including washer/dryer & deep freeze. Plenty of closet space. Cozy woodburning fireplace in lower level. So convenient to the Constitution Trail, newly added park at Colene Hoose, restaurants, & grocery stores! Being sold As-Is for ease, as seller is moving out of state. Seller needs a late Oct closing date. Come see this well-maintained gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$109Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Amy Brown • Keller Williams Revolution

Listed by Nathan Brown • Keller Williams Revolution

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 03:43am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12735420

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$1,889 per month

Principal and interest$1,340

Property taxes

$445

HOA dues

Home insurance

$104

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Colene Hoose Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Chiddix Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Normal Community West High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Maple

Wood

Maple Wood, located between Uptown Normal and the Constitution Trail corridor, is a residential and walkable Normal neighborhood with leafy streets and a steady campus-town energy. Character concentrates around the Uptown Station plaza at Broadway Ave and North St, where coffee counters, indie storefronts, and the soundtrack of passing trains set the pace. Locals orbit the Normal Theater for repertory screenings and live shows, then drift to Medici in Uptown for pizza and patio tables. Early-20th-century houses and tidy mid-century blocks mix with pocket parks and trail spurs. Sidewalks and bike paths stitch daily errands to green space. Seasonal festivals and farmers-market days in Uptown add a civic, small-city rhythm.

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Market insights

716 Lara Rd · $254,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 41 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $274,101. (8% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Hardwood flooring in main living areas
Carpeted bedrooms and lower-level family room
One wood-burning fireplace in the family room
Ceiling fan(s)
Sump pump
Gas water heater

Bedrooms
Total of 5 bedrooms
Master bedroom on the main level (full bath attached)
Additional bedroom on main level (12 x 10)
Another bedroom on main level (10 x 10)
Lower-level bedrooms include a 14 x 12 and a 15 x 12

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Island and breakfast bar eating area
Double oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Disposal

Laundry & utility
Lower-level laundry room (16 x 10)
Washer and dryer included
Electric dryer hookup

Flooring
Hardwood and carpet throughout

Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 716 Lara Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,114 (+5.9%)

$13,985 + $54,754

$68,739

2023

$4,827 (+5.5%)

$11,474 + $44,922

$56,396

2022

$4,577 (+3.5%)

$10,366 + $40,584

$50,950

2021

$4,421 (+4.4%)

$9,780 + $38,290

$48,070

2020

$4,235 (+36.4%)

$9,323 + $36,501

$45,824

2019

$3,104 (+1.5%)

$9,273 + $36,305

$45,578

2018

$3,059 (+3.7%)

$9,175 + $35,921

$45,096

2017

$2,950 (+1.1%)

$9,175 + $35,921

$45,096

2016

$2,918 (+3.6%)

$9,175 + $35,921

$45,096

2015

$2,817 (+1.9%)

$8,960 + $35,079

$44,039

2013

$2,765

$8,960 + $35,079

$44,039

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,640 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,128

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,128

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McLean County

APN

1435105003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 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

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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May

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Dec

Sun exposure

77/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

5.3 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 716 Lara Rd

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— beds— baths— sq ft
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larger lot
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