1207 Russell St, Normal, IL 61761 Property Records

McLean County property record for 1207 Russell St, Normal, IL 61761

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,429 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.227 acres (9,869 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$234,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$4,243 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Dec 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-451-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-451-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,429 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,429 sqft
Basement Area1,429 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,869 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Garage Area600 sqft
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Patio Area258 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1207 RUSSELL ST
CityNORMAL
StateIL
Zip61761-2864
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1A
Legal DescriptionCOTTAGE HEIGHTS LOT 34
Legal Range02E
Legal Township24N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionCOTTAGE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Township / Civil DivisionNORMAL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract301

Owner

Source: McLean County records, as of July 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address317 E 5TH ST, GRIDLEY, IL 61744-9236
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 8, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
FRONTIER TITLE COMPANY
Dec 13, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20269400
Prior Transfer DateDec 7, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000029256
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateJul 8, 2026
Property Address1207 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2864
Document Number0000009400
Instrument DateJun 15, 2026
Instrument20269400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2026
Title CompanyFRONTIER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$35,451.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address317 E 5TH ST, GRIDLEY, IL 61744-9236

December 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address1207 RUSSELL ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2864
Document Number202100029256
Instrument DateDec 7, 2021
Instrument2021-00029256
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1207 RUSSELL ST, 1207, NORMAL, IL 61761-2864

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1016 MAPLE HILL RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705-9326

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$69,041 (+21.89%) Land $14,278 Building $54,763$207,123 (+21.89%) Land $42,834 Building $164,289
2024$4,243.00 (+8.63%)
2023$3,906.00$56,643 Land $11,714 Building $44,929$169,929 Land $35,142 Building $134,787

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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