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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,506 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Don't miss this spacious and well maintained 6 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home located in the highly desirable Unit 5 School District, offering plenty of room to spread out and make it your own. This home is packed with updates that provide peace of mind, starting with a roof replacement in 2016 and continuing with thoughtful improvements throughout the years. In 2020, ceiling fans and closet lighting were added to the upstairs bedrooms, along with a ceiling fan in the living room and a new exhaust fan in the upstairs bathroom. In 2021, the attic was insulated, wafer lighting brightened the living room, new electrical panels were installed in both the garage and main home, and a new refrigerator was added. The west basement bedroom was remodeled in 2022, and the garage was insulated, while 2023 brought a new dishwasher and AC unit. In 2024, even more upgrades were added including a new microwave, water heater with thermal expansion tank, whole house water filtration system, gas stove, and whole house humidifier. In 2025, the power meter and main lines were replaced, the basement bathroom was remodeled, and a basketball hoop was added. Most recently in 2026, the east basement bedroom was remodeled and new carpet was installed throughout the basement. You will also love the added conveniences like a utility sink in the laundry room, a large backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and a radon mitigation system already in place, plus all appliances stay. With so much space, so many updates, and incredible value, this is one you will not want to miss, so schedule your showing today before it is gone.

Full Property Details for 1217 Searle Dr

General

  • Price: $215,000
  • Taxes: $4,316 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12608970
  • Updated: 4/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Electric
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Normal
  • County: McLean
  • Township: Dry Grove
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Driving Directions: West on Hovey, North on Grove to Searle

School Information

  • School District: 5
  • Elem School District: 5
  • Midd School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Elementary School: Oakdale Elementary
  • Middle School: Kingsley Jr High
  • High School: Normal Community West High Schoo
  • Private School: Normal Community West High Schoo

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bi-Level
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Square Feet: 2,506
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 x 98
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Landscaped
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1965
  • Tax Amount: $4,316.08
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1429479002

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Schools serving 1217 Searle Dr

School District:McLean County Unit School District 5
NameGradesDistance
Oakdale Elementary School, Normal, IL
601 South Adelaide Street, Normal, IL 61761
K-50.2 mi
Kingsley Jr High School
303 Kingsley Street, Normal, IL 61761
6-80.5 mi
Normal Community West High School
501 North Parkside Road, Normal, IL 61761
9-121.8 mi
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Price
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4/02/2026
Listed
$215,000
59.85%
MLS
11/24/2020
Sold
$134,500
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Tax History for 1217 Searle Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,316
7%
$59,157
12%
2023
$4,020
12%
$52,970
17%
2021
$3,600
-4%
$45,149
-6%
2022
$3,760
5%
$47,854
7%
2020
$3,574
4%
$44,680
1%
2019
$3,451
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$44,440
1%
2019
$3,451
1%
$43,969
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2018
$3,407
4%
$43,969
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2017
$3,285
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$43,969
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1217 Searle Drive, Normal, IL 61761 (MLS# 12608970) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1217 Searle Drive is currently listed for $215,000 and was received on April 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 1217 Searle Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Normal? You can browse all Normal real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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