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603 HESTER AVE

NORMAL, IL 61761
40
Beds
0
Baths
10,580 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
61
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,533 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$264,341 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,861
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,341
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$793,024

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.
73
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.Vacant Commercial
CountyMcLean
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Glenn Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Kingsley Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Normal Community West High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

603 Hester Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Normal 61761
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% 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.

Living area10,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 603 Hester Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNormal 61761McLean County
Living areabigger than10,580 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac92% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than198655% of homes57% of homes

About 603 Hester Ave

When did 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL last sell?

603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL last sold on May 4, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL?

603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL has 40 bedrooms and 10,580 square feet of living space.

When was 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL built?

603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

What schools serve 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL?

603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL is assigned to Glenn Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL compare to other homes in Normal 61761?

Among the 12,953 homes in Normal 61761, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,580 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1986 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 603 Hester Ave, Normal, IL was $20,533. The county assessed it at $264,341.

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