1201 Russell St, Normal, IL 61761 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1201 Russell St, Normal, IL 61761

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,830 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill$5,027 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-451-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-451-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,754 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,754 sqft
Basement Area170 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,830 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 91 ft wide
Garage Area336 sqft
Patio Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1201 RUSSELL ST
CityNORMAL
StateIL
Zip61761-2864
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal DescriptionCOTTAGE HEIGHTS SUB LOT 31
Legal Range02E
Legal Township24N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionCOTTAGE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionNORMAL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract301

Owner

Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1201 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2864
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 6, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201521355
Prior Transfer DateMay 14, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000014103
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Property Address1201 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2864
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202100021177
DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2021-00021177
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McLean County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean County
County SubdivisionNormal Township
MunicipalityNormal Town
Unified School DistrictMcLean County Unit School District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$74,126 (+21.89%) Land $17,256 Building $56,870$222,378 (+21.89%) Land $51,768 Building $170,610
2024$5,027.00 (+7.16%)
2023$4,691.00$60,814 Land $14,157 Building $46,657$182,442 Land $42,471 Building $139,971

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1981 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORMAL
serves 52,736 people · EPA ID IL1130900
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Watch TV.

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