501 Bright Dr, Normal, IL 61761 Property Records

McLean County property record for 501 Bright Dr, Normal, IL 61761 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Square Footage1,092 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,480 sqft (0.217 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$181,500 (2024)
Tax Bill$3,811.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-22-355-005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,092 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,092 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area9,480 sqft (0.217 acres)
Depth X Width120 ft x 79 ft Depth x Width
Garage Area624 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 BRIGHT DR
CityNORMAL
StateIL
Zip61761-1411
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNORTHGATE FIRST ADD LOT 12
Legal Range02E
Legal Township24N
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionNORTHGATE FIRST ADD
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Minor Civil DivisionNORMAL
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2007
Census Tract106

Owner

Source: McLean County records · APN 14-22-355-005

Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address501 BRIGHT DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-1411
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 09, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTON COMMUNITY BANK
Aug 27, 2018Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 09, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 09, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20245702
Prior Transfer DateApr 30, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000005702
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateMay 09, 2024
Property Address501 BRIGHT DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-1411
Document Number202400005702
Instrument DateApr 30, 2024
Instrument2024-00005702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2024
Title CompanyMCLEAN COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$181.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 BRIGHT DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-1411

Mortgage

Document Number202400005703
DateMay 09, 2024
Instrument2024-00005703
Lender
NameMORTON COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2054

August 2018: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionMCLEAN IL
Recording DateAug 27, 2018
Property Address501 BRIGHT DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-1411
Document Number201800014115
Instrument DateJun 27, 2018
Instrument2018-00014115
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address501 BRIGHT DR, 501, NORMAL, IL 61761-1411

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean County
County SubdivisionNormal Township
MunicipalityNormal Town
Unified School DistrictMcLean County Unit School District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$63,242 (+21.89%) Land $14,859 Building $48,383$189,726 (+21.89%) Land $44,577 Building $145,149
2024$3,811.00 (+8.92%)
2023$3,499.00$51,886 Land $12,191 Building $39,695$155,658 Land $36,573 Building $119,085

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, McLean County (17113C), updated June 27, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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