McLean County property record for 505 Amherst Dr, Normal, IL 61761
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,800 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,044 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,959 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-226-016 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-226-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Basement Area | 378 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,044 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Patio Area | 273 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 505 AMHERST DR |
|---|---|
| City | NORMAL |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61761-2420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDN TO WESTBROOK SUB LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 24N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTBROOK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORMAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: McLean County records · APN 14-29-226-016
Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202210853 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 505 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2420 |
| Document Number | 202200010853 |
| Map Reference | DOC 86-14411 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00010853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FTC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 505 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2420 |
| Document Number | 202200010854 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00010854 |
| Name | FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLEAN IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 505 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2420 |
| Document Number | 201800001325 |
| Map Reference | DOC8614411 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00001325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | FRONTIER TITLE COMPANY, FRONTIER TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $306.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 505 AMHERST DR, NORMAL, IL 61761-2420 |
| Document Number | 201800001326 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00001326 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: McLean County records · Assessment roll updated April 8, 2026 · Last verified April 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,092 (+21.89%) Land $20,862 Building $79,230 | $300,276 (+21.89%) Land $62,586 Building $237,690 | |
| 2024 | $6,959.00 (+6.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,514.00 (+6.35%) | $82,119 (+10.69%) Land $17,116 Building $65,003 | $246,357 (+10.69%) Land $51,348 Building $195,009 |
| 2022 | $6,125.00 | $74,188 Land $15,463 Building $58,725 | $222,564 Land $46,389 Building $176,175 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 27, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 74% of Illinois |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 86 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NORMAL serves 52,736 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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