McLean County property record for 501 Bowles St, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,500 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,811 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-28-128-015 |
| Primary APN | 14-28-128-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,022 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Porch | Open Brick Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 501 BOWLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3A |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY COURT LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 107 |
Source: McLean County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 BOWLES ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20202421 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 501 BOWLES ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2402 |
| Document Number | 202000002421 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00002421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $158.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 501 BOWLES ST, NORMAL, IL 61761-2402 |
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 | $71,223 (+21.89%) Land $13,070 Building $58,153 | $213,669 (+21.89%) Land $39,210 Building $174,459 | |
| 2024 | $4,811.00 (+7.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,487.00 | $58,433 Land $10,723 Building $47,710 | $175,299 Land $32,169 Building $143,130 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
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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 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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