Tag: Underwood Park

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Normal Property Tax Assessments

by:  Diane Benjamin As previously reported, the Town of Normal paid $725,000 for the Underwood House, at the time it was appraised for Real Estate tax purposes at $480,225.  (http://blnnews.com/2013/07/20/the-real-facts-on-the-normal-purchase-of-the-underwood-house/) Are the assessed values that bad in Normal?  I decided to look at some recent property sales in Normal to see.  Also included are a […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Town of Normal – questionable purchase

by Diane Benjamin I previously reported on the purchase of a house at 900 South Linden:  http://blnnews.com/2012/10/15/big-spending-environmentalists-running-normal/  According to the Town Council Action Report dated 11/1/2007, this property was purchased to enlarge Underwood Park and provide access to Constitution Trail. The purpose has now been changed.  Instead of tearing the house down, Normal has plans […]