Sold267d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
1521 W University Ave
Champaign, IL, 61821 • 61821 • Champaign County
$230,000
$192/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,200Sqft
0.11 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
1 Fireplace
Living Room
1-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 267 days ago · 13 views · 2 saves · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
2 saves
Buyers have saved this home
267 days on market
Established listing
$192/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
This charming bungalow is ready for it's new owners and all you need to do is move in and make it yours. Walking through the front door, you will be welcomed by an abundance of natural light in the sunroom. Kick back and relax in the living room featuring a wood burning fireplace and hardwood flooring. Pass through the formal dining room into the kitchen where you will find granite countertops and a tin ceiling. Stackable washer and dryer are currently located in the kitchen for convenience but hookups are readily available in the basement should you wish for more kitchen space. The main bathroom has been completely remodeled with a tile shower and is located directly between the two large bedrooms each having hardwood floors. Don't miss the cozy nook in the larger bedroom which is perfect for a small desk or vanity. The full unfinished basement has plenty of room for storage, a full bathroom and optional washer/dryer hookups. You will love relaxing on the back deck overlooking your fenced in backyard. Conveniently located with quick access to U of I and bus lines as well as restaurants and shopping.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced in backyard, formal dining room, and back deck as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,515/month
Principal & Interest$1,209
Property Tax$230
Insurance$77
Down payment20% ($46,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $184,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,791 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot4,791 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61821
Annual tax$3,852
Parcel412011376002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Main Level
In Unit
In Kitchen
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Community
Park
Sidewalks
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×10 ft130 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main11×9 ft99 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market267
Est. value$237,800
Est. rent$1,731/mo
Tax rate2.17%
Price/sqft$192
On marketMay 23, 2025
PostedMay 23, 2025
Last sold$230,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 18, 2025
Tour days6
Views13
Favorites2
How are the schools in Champaign?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Champaign, IL, 61821
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 15, 2025Sold$230,000$192MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 27, 2025Contingent$219,900$183MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2025Listed For Sale$219,900$183MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 16, 2024Sold$205,000$171MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 16, 2024Pending Sale$189,900$158Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Jun 16, 2024Contingent$189,900$158MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2024Listed For Sale$189,900$158MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 16, 2019Sold$137,500$115Public Record
Sep 12, 2019Pending Sale$142,500$119KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Aug 30, 2019Price Change$142,500$119KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Aug 16, 2019Listed For Sale$146,500$122KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Apr 25, 2017Listing Removed$1,250$1Owner
Mar 12, 2017Price Change$1,250$1Owner
Feb 12, 2017Listed For Rent$1,350$1Owner
Aug 18, 2009Sold$145,500$121Public Record
Nov 17, 2003Sold$136,500$114Public Record
Sold$230,000
Jul 15, 2025•$192/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$219,900
May 27, 2025•$183/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$219,900
May 23, 2025•$183/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$205,000
Jul 16, 2024•$171/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$189,900
Jun 16, 2024•$158/sqft•Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Contingent$189,900
Jun 16, 2024•$158/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$189,900
Jun 13, 2024•$158/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$137,500
Oct 16, 2019•$115/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$142,500
Sep 12, 2019•$119/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Price Change$142,500
Aug 30, 2019•$119/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Listed For Sale$146,500
Aug 16, 2019•$122/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC-MAHO
Listing Removed$1,250
Apr 25, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,250
Mar 12, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,350
Feb 12, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$145,500
Aug 18, 2009•$121/sqft•Public Record
Sold$136,500
Nov 17, 2003•$114/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$4,665$53,490
Apr 9, 2023$3,852$48,720
Apr 9, 2022$3,121$44,940
Apr 9, 2021$3,026$44,060
Apr 9, 2020$2,876$42,370
Apr 9, 2019$3,674$41,490
Apr 9, 2018$3,674$40,830
Apr 9, 2017$3,554$39,330
Apr 9, 2016$3,186$38,520
Apr 9, 2015$3,186$37,840
Apr 9, 2014$2,679$37,840
Apr 9, 2013$2,654$37,840
Apr 9, 2012$2,634$38,610
Apr 9, 2011$2,524$38,610
Apr 9, 2010$2,512$39,470
Apr 9, 2009—$39,470
Apr 9, 2008—$39,470
Apr 9, 2007$2,385$38,350
Apr 9, 2006$2,333$36,470
Apr 9, 2005$2,156$33,300
Apr 9, 2004$2,046$32,040
Apr 9, 2003$1,928$30,370
Apr 9, 2002$1,848$27,250
Apr 9, 2001$1,718$25,680
Apr 9, 2000$1,674$25,130
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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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