# 716 Lara Road, Normal, IL 61761 > **TL;DR:** 5bd/3ba single family, $254,900 ($115/sqft), built 1974, 2,220 sqft. > Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,363/mo. Listed 50 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $254,900 | | Price/sqft | $115 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 full | | Square Feet | 2,220 | | Year Built | 1974 | | Lot Size | 8,712 sqft (0.20 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Pending | | Days on Market | 50 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,289 | | Estimated Insurance | $74 | | **Total** | **$1,363** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Colene Hoose Elementary - **Middle:** Chiddix Jr High - **High:** Normal Community West High Schoo ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - Hardwood - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1974 - 0.20 acre lot - 2 stories - 2 parking spaces - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent 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! ## Location - **Address:** 716 Lara Road, Normal, IL 61761 - **County:** McLean - **Neighborhood:** Brookwood - **Coordinates:** 40.500902, -88.959676 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.500902,-88.959676 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Amy Brown - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Bloomington - **Broker Phone:** (309) 834-3400 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/716-Lara-Rd_Normal_IL_61761_M86930-95285?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12735420&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![716 Lara Road - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f3876949696r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f295085571r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1802919640r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1081209024r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2364038476r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1202154858r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2050601205r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1352615415r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f4224628543r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2538973276r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f63448145r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f65611572r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2406793812r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f3928157481r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1810908723r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f162020743r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1363955018r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2393141663r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2953424876r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f3978997830r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f1719092363r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2256486379r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f2993453r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f427729123r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f4001455262r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f3992309983r.jpg) ![716 Lara Road - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/17ac405e0131b4869c980ced78f7c71al-f3045702491r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12735420 | **Updated:** 2026-10-23 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/716-lara-road-normal-il-61761-15d21082e4d94deea61d8f1cee4ff4aa) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/716-lara-road-normal-il-61761-15d21082e4d94deea61d8f1cee4ff4aa#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/716-lara-road-normal-il-61761-15d21082e4d94deea61d8f1cee4ff4aa", "name": "716 Lara Road, Normal, IL 61761", "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. 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