816 W College Avenue — Normal, IL 61761
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Normal, IL 61761

816 W College Avenue

$259,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 3,132 sqft
Listed at $259,000 34 days on market $4,636/yr taxes
01About this home

Discover this one-of-a-kind, fully renovated, 1.5 story home that beautifully blends unique charm with modern convenience. Step inside to find breathtaking professionally refinished hardwood floors throughout the spacious dining room and the living room with a stone fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry. The remodeled midcentury kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring terrazzo-style luxury vinyl tile, sleek black stainless appliances, sculpted white quartz countertops, and vintage copper hardware...all bathed in natural light from the new sliding door in the breakfast nook. This home offers four generously-sized bedrooms, including a fantastic second-floor retreat with a cedar-lined closet & built-in shelving. Enjoy completely renovated bathrooms showcasing stylish finishes and all new modern fixtures. The lower level is a true standout, featuring a full guest suite complete with a mini kitchen & an extra family room that can easily double as a fourth bedroom, including a charming built-in dresser and a new egress window. A beautifully renovated bath will delight your guests. A spacious laundry room featuring a "secret" laundry chute & additional storage area complete this great space. Outside, an oversized partially fenced yard awaits, along with a shed for additional storage. With a newer roof (2018), HVAC, & Water Heater in 2016 and replacement vinyl windows, this home is move-in ready! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a slice of midcentury paradise!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$259,000
List price
3,132
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1955
Year built
0.23 ac
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$4,636
Annual taxes
Other
Style
34
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Humidifier
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Fan-Whole HouseSump PumpWater Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Oakdale Elementary
Normal, IL
📍143 mi🚗371 min
M Middle school
Parkside Jr High
Normal, IL
📍1.0 mi🚗3 min🚶25 min
H High school
Normal Community West High Schoo
Normal, IL
  • Subway 0.2 mi
  • Marketplace at Linkins 0.2 mi
  • Jimmy John's 0.4 mi
  • Avanti's Italian Restaurant 0.5 mi
  • Papa John's 0.5 mi
  • Subway 0.5 mi
  • FS Fast Stop 300 ft
  • Circle K 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.8 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.0 mi
  • Kroger 1.2 mi
  • Qik-n-EZ 1.5 mi
  • Turner Hall East Lawn 0.4 mi
  • Campus Recreation Field 0.5 mi
  • Cardinal Court Quad 0.5 mi
  • Fell Hall Courtyard 0.6 mi
  • Fell Hall Lawn 0.6 mi
  • McCormick Hall South Lawn 0.6 mi
  • Fusion Brew 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.6 mi
  • The Atrium 0.9 mi
  • Coffee Hound 0.9 mi
  • Starbucks 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 22, 2026
SoldThis listing
$252,500
Mar 20, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
$259,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group · Erica Epperson · 309-275-2992
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12596120
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