McLean County property record for 1218 Searle Dr, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,231 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2006 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-478-014 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-478-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,137 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1218 SEARLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADD GREEN ACRES SUB LOT 15 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: McLean County records · APN 14-29-478-014
Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 BOBWHITE WAY, NORMAL, IL 61761-5671 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMERCE BANK NA |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BUSEY BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202413478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 1218 SEARLE DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2867 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 200600000883 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006-00000883 |
| Name | COMMERCE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Rate | 7.44% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1218 SEARLE DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2867 |
| Document Number | 202200010445 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00010445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FTC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1218 SEARLE DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2867 |
| Document Number | 202200010446 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00010446 |
| Name | FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1218 SEARLE DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2867 |
| Document Number | 201700011198 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00011198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | FRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $195.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1218 SEARLE DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2867 |
| Document Number | 201700011199 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00011199 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2032 |
Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,421 (+21.89%) Land $13,912 Building $49,509 | $190,263 (+21.89%) Land $41,736 Building $148,527 | |
| 2024 | $4,231.00 (+7.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,939.00 (+6.95%) | $52,033 (+10.69%) Land $11,414 Building $40,619 | $156,099 (+10.69%) Land $34,242 Building $121,857 |
| 2022 | $3,683.00 | $47,008 Land $10,312 Building $36,696 | $141,024 Land $30,936 Building $110,088 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 27, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Benton Ridge Telephone Company, Frontier, Pavlov Media.
Based on FCC filings for 535 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NORMAL serves 52,736 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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