McLean County property record for 211 S Cottage Ave, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,359 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-379-017 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-379-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,960 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 211 S COTTAGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADDN UNIVERSITY ESTATES LOT 76 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
211 S Cottage Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2007.
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 S COTTAGE AVE, NORMAL, IL 61761-2736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200719954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $65,149 Land $15,562 Building $49,587 | $195,447 Land $46,686 Building $148,761 | |
| 2024 | $4,359.00 (+7.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,061.00 (+6.92%) | $53,450 (+10.69%) Land $12,768 Building $40,682 | $160,350 (+10.69%) Land $38,304 Building $122,046 |
| 2022 | $3,798.00 | $48,288 Land $11,535 Building $36,753 | $144,864 Land $34,605 Building $110,259 |
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 211 S Cottage Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1980 · 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 211 S Cottage Ave 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 |
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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 |
May also be available: Frontier, Watch TV.
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