McLean County property record for 500 Amherst Dr, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,764 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,028 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $223,500 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,781 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-230-006 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-230-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,764 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,028 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 514 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 500 AMHERST DR |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDN TO WESTBROOK LOT 17 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: McLean County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20096981 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Property Address | 500 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202000027654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00027654 |
| Name | HEARTLAND BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
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 | $103,160 (+21.89%) Land $21,069 Building $82,091 | $309,480 (+21.89%) Land $63,207 Building $246,273 | |
| 2024 | $6,781.00 (+7.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,302.00 | $84,636 Land $17,286 Building $67,350 | $253,908 Land $51,858 Building $202,050 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Benton Ridge Telephone Company, Pavlov Media.
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