505 1/2 Bowles St, Normal, IL, 61761
About This Home
The rare find of an updated home with all appliances with two kitchens and is an instant profit to your rental portfolio! This home was remodeled in 2019/2020 and still shows in excellent condition. Main floor has wood and ceramic floors with 3 bedrooms, bath, fireplace and 3 season room. Basement is finished with a second kitchen, full bath and two more bedrooms with 3 egress windows and a laundry. All bedrooms have their own locks. Rented at $725 a month per bedroom/$3625 monthly and is fully leased until 05/31/2027. Rare opportunity to grab a home of this quality!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Additional Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 8ft 0in
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 11ft 1in
Bedroom4
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10ft 5in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom5
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10ft 5in x 10ft 0in
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 4ft 0in
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 6in x 13ft 0in
Main Level
- Area: 1080
Other
- Area: 870
Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1428128009
- Zoning description: R-3A Residential
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch,Enclosed
Lot
- Lot size: 8,375 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 69.85 x 119.9
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,364 | $16,368 |
| Home Insurance * | $150 | $1,800 |
| Property Taxes | $474 | $5,688 |
| Electricity | $149 | $1,799 |
| Total | $2,137 | $25,644 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Price change | $264,900 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2019-05-23 | Sold | $160,500 |
| 2019-03-11 | Pending sale | $169,000 |
| 2019-02-28 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
View on Zillow