Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/09/2026
Listed
$254,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Looking for a well-cared for home in a great centrally located neighborhood? Look no further! Current owners have lovingly cared for this home in Brookwood for 49 years! The beautiful kitchen has been totally remodeled and opened up to the dining area, with an added island. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. Primary bathroom has been updated with a step-in tiled shower. Main floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and lower level has 2 more bedrooms, a family room, full bath, and large laundry/mud room. The backyard is very large and partially fenced, with an enlarged deck (rebuilt in 2021), mature trees, garden, and a large storage shed. Big ticket items that have been updated include: Furnace (21), Roof (2024 by Messing), A/C within last 5 yrs, SS Fridge (23). Stove is newer as well. All appliances stay, including washer/dryer & deep freeze. Plenty of closet space. Cozy woodburning fireplace in lower level. So convenient to the Constitution Trail, newly added park at Colene Hoose, restaurants, & grocery stores! Being sold As-Is for ease, as seller is moving out of state. Seller needs a late Oct closing date. Come see this well-maintained gem!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 716 Lara Rd
General
- Price: $254,900
- Taxes: $5,339 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12735420
- Updated: 10/1/2026
- Added to Site: 35 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Normal
- County: McLean
- Township: Normal
- Subdivision: Brookwood
- Driving Directions: Vernon to S on Lara, house on L
School Information
- School District: 5
- Elem School District: 5
- Midd School District: 5
- High School District: 5
- Elementary School: Colene Hoose Elementary
- Middle School: Chiddix 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: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bi-Level, Traditional
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level, Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,220
- Sq. Ft. Source: Taped
- Year Built: 1974
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 72
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Garden
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1974
- Tax Amount: $5,339.38
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1435105003
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Schools
Schools serving 716 Lara Rd
School District:McLean County Unit School District 5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Colene Hoose Elementary School 600 Grandview Drive, Normal, IL 61761 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Sugar Creek Elementary School, Normal, IL 200 North Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Chiddix Jr High School 300 South Walnut Street, Normal, IL 61761 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Normal Community West High School 501 North Parkside Road, Normal, IL 61761 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 716 Lara Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 716 Lara Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,114
—
$68,739
9%
2024
$5,114
6%
$62,983
12%
2023
$4,827
9%
$56,396
17%
2021
$4,421
-3%
$48,070
-6%
2022
$4,577
8%
$50,950
11%
2020
$4,235
36%
$45,824
1%
2019
$3,104
—
$45,578
1%
2019
$3,104
1%
$45,096
—
2018
$3,059
4%
$45,096
—
2017
$2,950
—
$45,096
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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716 Lara Road, Normal, IL 61761 (MLS# 12735420) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 716 Lara Road is currently listed for $254,900 and was received on September 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 716 Lara Road? 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.