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$146,195$190 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1503 SEARLE DR

NORMAL, IL 61761
4
Beds
2
Baths
768 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$146K
$135K low$157K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,970 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$51,927 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,666
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,261
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,578
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,781

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
74
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
46
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMCLEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Oakdale Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Kingsley Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Normal Community West High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: McLean County Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 61761These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,083
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,572 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,005
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1503 Searle Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Normal 61761
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in McLean County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Normal 61761
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in McLean County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Normal 61761

What homes are worth in Normal 61761

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$117K$484K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Normal 61761.

How it measures up in Normal 61761

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Normal 61761.

Estimated value$146,195
CheaperTypical $255,142Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1503 Searle Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNormal 61761McLean County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,1956% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19073% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac37% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than196222% of homes33% of homes

About 1503 Searle Dr

How much is 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL is $146,195 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $135,366 to $157,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL last sell?

1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL?

1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL built?

1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL?

1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL is assigned to Oakdale Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Kingsley Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Normal Community West High School (high), rated B. All sit in McLean County Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL compare to other homes in Normal 61761?

Among the 12,955 homes in Normal 61761, it is worth more than 6% of them ($146,195 against a typical $255,142), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($190 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 2% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of McLean County, it is worth more than 16% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1503 Searle Dr, Normal, IL was $2,970. The county assessed it at $51,927.

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