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$1,573 Closing Credit¹
#12322444, Stefanie Pratt, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker R.E. Group
$165,000 List price
809 W Columbia Ave Champaign, IL 61820
$1,959
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
742 sqft
$222 / sqft
House
Property details
About 809 W Columbia Ave
Super cute 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom well maintained home, mixed with its charm is ready for its new owners! Both bedrooms and the full bathroom are located on the main level, with hardwood floors. The many updates include: kitchen flooring, walk-in shower, 1/2 bath added downstairs, newer Anderson windows, new side door, roof, gutters, and gutter guard installed in 2022; updated plumbing, landscaping, and recently insulated basement walls. The basement offers great space with versatility. Oversized two car heated garage great for parking, storage, and has its own work area. Enjoy your own private oasis off of the side of the garage. Don't miss the strawberry patch in the garden!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size742 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1942
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12353344
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $165,000
- Price/SqFt: $222
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,254
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Prospect Avenue, East on Columbia Avenue.
- Year Built: 1942
- Living Area: 742 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12353344
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Realty Select One
- Listing Agent: Creg McDonald
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | Home Sold | $93,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,090 | $3,254 |
| 2022 | $38,830 | $3,018 |
| 2021 | $38,070 | $2,935 |
| 2020 | $36,610 | $2,806 |
| 2019 | $35,850 | $2,704 |
| 2018 | $35,280 | $2,634 |
| 2017 | $33,920 | $2,522 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Dr Howard Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•110 N James St
5
Stratton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•902 N Randolph St
5
South Side Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•715 S New St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,326. The most common annual income of people living in Champaign, IL is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
61%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
68%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Forever 21
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Mazda
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
Living in Champaign, IL
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About 809 W Columbia Ave
The listing price of 809 W Columbia Ave property is $165,000.
The property 809 W Columbia Ave is a house located in Champaign, Illinois, 61820.
Accepting Backup Offers: 809 W Columbia Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 809 W Columbia Ave are: Dr Howard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stratton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), South Side Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Edison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jefferson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), University of Illinois High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Centennial High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,254 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 16, 2014 for $93,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 809 W Columbia Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 809 W Columbia Ave is 742 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 809 W Columbia Ave is 1942.
This home is located at 809 W Columbia Ave in Champaign, IL and zip code 61820. This 742 square foot home was built in 1942. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $165,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Champaign, IL there were more than 31 sold above asking price, over 30 sold below and more than 7 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Champaign, IL increased by 8.6% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 21 days, the median list price was $239,928.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.