Sold190d on marketHistoric · 107 yrs
1508 W University Ave
Champaign, IL, 61821 • 61821 • Champaign County
$385,000
$173/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,225Sqft
0.4 acLot
1919Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1919 · 107 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 190 days ago · 12 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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190 days on market
Established listing
$173/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1919 · Historic
Historic charm meets modern comfort! This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, built in 1919, sits on two lots along West University Ave in Champaign with a yard that feels like your own private park complete with raised garden beds waiting for your special touch. Featuring a first floor primary suite that is a true retreat, expansive in size with dual closets and an en-suite bath. Hardwood floors, a cozy dining room fireplace, a finished basement with full bath, and a 720 sq. ft. garage plus covered patio. This home is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen has a bonus pantry doubling as extra storage and even includes laundry hookups for added convenience All windows have been replaced with Pella windows for style and efficiency. Beautifully landscaped. A rare blend of history, updates, and space-this is the one you've been waiting for! 2nd floor Roof-5 yrs old.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy dining room fireplace, private park, and first floor primary suite as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,408/month
Principal & Interest$1,894
Property Tax$385
Insurance$128
Down payment20% ($77,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $308,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1919
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.40 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1919
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
Lot0.40 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61821
Annual tax$8,801
Parcel412011332016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Built-in Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×18 ft252 sqft
Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Bedroom3
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom4
Second12×14 ft168 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market190
Est. value$363,000
Est. rent$2,607/mo
Tax rate2.17%
Price/sqft$173
On marketAug 28, 2025
PostedAug 28, 2025
Last sold$385,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 2, 2025
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Champaign?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Champaign, IL, 61821
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 30, 2025Sold$385,000$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 1, 2025Contingent$350,000$157MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2025Listed For Sale$350,000$157MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 8, 2019Sold$222,500$100MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2019Pending Sale$235,000$106Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Sep 4, 2019Price Change$235,000$106Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Aug 6, 2019Price Change$245,000$110Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Jul 8, 2019Price Change$255,000$115Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Jun 13, 2019Price Change$265,000$119Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
May 9, 2019Listed For Sale$275,000$124Coldwell Banker The R.E. Group
Sold$385,000
Sep 30, 2025•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$350,000
Sep 1, 2025•$157/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$350,000
Aug 28, 2025•$157/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$222,500
Nov 8, 2019•$100/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$235,000
Oct 3, 2019•$106/sqft•Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Price Change$235,000
Sep 4, 2019•$106/sqft•Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Price Change$245,000
Aug 6, 2019•$110/sqft•Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Price Change$255,000
Jul 8, 2019•$115/sqft•Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Price Change$265,000
Jun 13, 2019•$119/sqft•Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Listed For Sale$275,000
May 9, 2019•$124/sqft•Coldwell Banker The R.E. Group
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$7,719$94,510
Apr 9, 2023$7,221$86,070
Apr 9, 2022$6,750$79,400
Apr 9, 2021$6,578$77,850
Apr 9, 2020$6,313$74,860
Apr 9, 2019$5,504$73,320
Apr 9, 2018$5,504$72,170
Apr 9, 2017$5,288$69,520
Apr 9, 2016$4,722$68,090
Apr 9, 2015$4,722$66,880
Apr 9, 2014$4,701$66,880
Apr 9, 2013$4,659$66,880
Apr 9, 2012$4,690$68,250
Apr 9, 2011$4,494$68,250
Apr 9, 2010$4,471$69,780
Apr 9, 2009—$69,780
Apr 9, 2008—$69,780
Apr 9, 2007$3,246$67,810
Apr 9, 2006$3,394$64,480
Apr 9, 2005$3,105$45,870
Apr 9, 2004$2,958$44,150
Apr 9, 2003$2,750$41,840
Apr 9, 2002$2,642$37,560
Apr 9, 2001$2,463$35,410
Apr 9, 2000$2,402$34,650
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Local context around this listing
Champaign, IL • Champaign County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
6181561820618216182261824618256182661874
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