McLean County property record for 1204 Russell St, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,601 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-403-010 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-403-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,880 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1204 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | COTTAGE HTS LOT 23 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
1204 Russell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2865 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201410216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1204 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2865 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201900006025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00006025 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
Source: McLean County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | McLean County |
| County Subdivision | Normal Township |
| Municipality | Normal Town |
| Unified School District | McLean County Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,407 Land $14,278 Building $54,129 | $205,221 Land $42,834 Building $162,387 | |
| 2024 | $4,601.00 (+7.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,289.00 | $56,123 Land $11,714 Building $44,409 | $168,369 Land $35,142 Building $133,227 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1204 Russell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
The area around 1204 Russell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORMAL serves 52,736 people · EPA ID IL1130900 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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