$195,000

704 S Cottage Ave Normal, IL 61761

$2,316
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,200 sqft
$163 / sqft
House

Property details

About 704 S Cottage Ave

Conveniently located 3 bedroom ranch. The oversized 2 car garage has an extra wide driveway for parking or turning. Water heater replaced May 2025. Updates in previous listing include roof 2014, windows 2000, furnace 2003. Water heater replaced May 2025. Block construction increases the sound insulation of the home. Enjoy the 3 seasons room looking out onto the large yard. Currently laundry room is located in the basement, but there are hookups in Bedroom 3 for moving upstairs. Cameras are active outside the house along with a Ring doorbell.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,200 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1950
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12356774
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $195,000
  • Price/SqFt: $162
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,126
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Main Street, west on Hovey to north on Cottage.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,200 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 12356774
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
  • Office Email: eneaves@tentacenterprises.com
  • Listing Agent: Kathy DiCiaula

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 02, 2021
Home Sold
$151,500
Sep 20, 2017
Home Sold
$131,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$48,219$4,126
2022$43,562$3,913
2021$41,101$3,228
2020$40,674$3,204
2019$40,455$3,092
2018$40,026$3,053
2017$40,026$2,511

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Oakdale Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

601 S Adelaide St

3

Parkside Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

1900 W College Ave

6

Glenn Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

306 Glenn Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,167. The most common annual income of people living in Normal, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • QdobaQdoba
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Active RockActive Rock
  • RockRock
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Frequently asked questions

About 704 S Cottage Ave

The listing price of 704 S Cottage Ave property is $195,000.

The property 704 S Cottage Ave is a house located in Normal, Illinois, 61761.

Accepting Backup Offers: 704 S Cottage Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 704 S Cottage Ave are: Oakdale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Parkside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Glenn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kingsley Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Parkside Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thomas Metcalf School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), University High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Ybmc Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Normal Community West High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,126 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 2, 2021 for $151,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 704 S Cottage Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 704 S Cottage Ave is 1,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 704 S Cottage Ave is 1950.

This home is located at 704 S Cottage Ave in Normal, IL and zip code 61761. This 1,200 square foot home was built in 1950. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $195,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Normal, IL there were more than 32 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 11 were sold right at the asked price. Between April and May 2025, Normal, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 18%. Listings spent 20 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $249,995 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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