McLean County property record for 217 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,888 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-26-303-048 |
| Primary APN | 14-26-303-048 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,106 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,751 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 217 S TOWANDA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | 5TH ADD PLEASANT HILL EAST SUB LOT 314 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 314 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 S TOWANDA AVE, NORMAL, IL 61761-2359 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002295 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 S TOWANDA AVE, NORMAL, IL 61761-2359 |
| Document Number | 202300002295 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1973-00007545 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1009 PINE MEADOWS CT, NORMAL, IL 61761-5438 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 217 S TOWANDA AVE, NORMAL, IL 61761-2359 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202000028077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00028077 |
| Name | CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PEORIA, IL 61615 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate | 6.25% |
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 | $79,156 (+21.89%) Land $20,884 Building $58,272 | $237,468 (+21.89%) Land $62,652 Building $174,816 | |
| 2024 | $5,888.00 (+5.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,558.00 | $64,942 Land $17,134 Building $47,808 | $194,826 Land $51,402 Building $143,424 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2019–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · 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.
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pavlov Media Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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