Douglass Park House for Sale

Douglass Park in Champaign, IL, is a neighborhood with a rich history and a close-knit community. The area features homes from the 19th and early 20th centuries, many of which are occupied by long-term residents. Housing styles range from traditional and midcentury builds to snout houses and ranch styles, with some properties recently renovated. The neighborhood is less than a mile from Downtown Champaign and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, making it highly walkable with accessible public transportation, including bus stops and bike lanes. The nearby Carle Foundation Hospital provides emergency services, and Willard Airport, 7 miles south, offers flights to major hubs like Chicago O’Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth. Douglass Park is zoned to the Champaign Community Unit School District 4, with Booker T. Washington STEM Academy and Central High being highly rated schools. The neighborhood is known for its attractions, including the Douglass Branch of the Champaign Public Library and Douglass Park itself, which hosts the annual Champaign-Urbana Days celebration. Residents enjoy proximity to Downtown Champaign's diverse dining options, such as Black Dog Smoke & Ale House and Neil St. Blues, as well as shopping centers along Prospect Avenue. The area also features cultural events like the West Side Park fall arts festival and the County Fairgrounds, which draw significant local participation.