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$391,790$128 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8 BIRCH CT

NORMAL, IL 61761
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,071 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$392K
$331K low$453K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,997 (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.$152,571 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,397
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,174
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,571
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$457,713

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.55
84
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.
71
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcLean
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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

E
Glenn Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Kingsley Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Normal Community West High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

8 Birch Ct 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 more than 90% of homes in Normal 61761
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Normal 61761
  • Bigger than 97% 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
$116K$506K

This home is worth more than 90% 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$391,790
CheaperTypical $252,274Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area3,071 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,501 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 8 Birch Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNormal 61761McLean County
Estimated valuepricier than$391,79090% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12815% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than3,071 ft²97% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac54% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than198858% of homes60% of homes

About 8 Birch Ct

How much is 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL is $391,790 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $330,947 to $452,633. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL?

8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,071 square feet of living space.

When was 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL built?

8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL?

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

How does 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL compare to other homes in Normal 61761?

Among the 12,950 homes in Normal 61761, it is worth more than 90% of them ($391,790 against a typical $252,274), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($128 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,071 ft² against a typical 1,501 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1988 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of McLean County, it is worth more than 83% 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 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Birch Ct, Normal, IL was $10,997. The county assessed it at $152,571.

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