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Venerable community on Champaign’s west side
Taking its name from Clark Park, a neighborhood park with more than a century of local history, Clark blends the contemporary appeal of a city lifestyle with the prestige of one of the Champaign area’s most firmly established communities. "Clark Park is one of those big, recognizable names, it’s a very well-respected area,” says Nick Taylor, the managing broker and co-owner at Taylor Realty Associates. Taylor has been in the real estate industry for more than 50 years. “A lot of the younger kids moved out and then came back because it’s familiar to them. It’s close to the Champaign Country Club and brings some big retail money in.”
The Champaign Country Club is a private Golf Course with rich history dating back to 1904.
A few charming homes located in the quiet Clark area.
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Craftsman, Cape Cod, Dutch Colonial homes and more
Homes in Clark reflect the evolution of central Champaign over the course of the 20th century. Some early homes from the 1910s to 1930s bear design hallmarks of Craftsman styles, including porches with columns, low rooflines and bungalow-style floorplans. Others from a similar timeframe feature Cape Cod, Dutch colonial or cottage designs. Later homes from the 1940s onward bring ranch-style designs and the occasional midcentury modern home to the neighborhood.
Prices range widely throughout the community. While smaller single-family homes sell for as low as $80,000, more spacious and updated properties spanning approximately 3,000 square feet get up to $500,000. Some properties with Ccondo or duplex conversions are available, ranging from about sell for between $110,000 to $246,000. Overall, the average sales price is about $285,000, but the community also includes a couple of 5,000-square-foot homes that have sold for more than $1 million. Residents near major roads such as Neil Street and Prospect Avenue may experience higher noise levels.
The Clark area has many lovely homes in its quiet neighborhoods.
The Clark neighborhood has many lovely homes in its quiet neighborhoods.
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Classic neighborhood parks and stories on walking trails
Clark Park sits at the neighborhood’s center, offering amenities such as pickleball, basketball and a playground under the cover of tall oaks. The park was established in 1909 and is one of the multiple sites included in the city’s annual Jazz in the Park series in the summertime. To the west, Central High students participate in football, track and field events at McKinley Field, while Hessel Park combines traditional amenities with distinctive offerings such as the ‘StoryTrail,’ a walking path where families can enjoy rotating picture book selections while stepping through the great outdoors. Just south of the neighborhood, the Champaign Country Club offers an 18-hole course mere blocks from most residents. Members can also enjoy the club’s tennis and swimming facilities.
Clark Park in the Clark area has basketball and tennis, courts a playground and a picnic area.
Central High School excels in academics.
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Beloved bakeries, deep dish pizza and grocery stores close by
Hopscotch Bakery began as a stand at local farmers’ markets before growing into a beloved corner stop for croissants and coffee at John Street and Pine Street, making it the lone commercial business in the middle of the residential community, catty-corner from the playground at South Side Elementary. Papa Del’s Pizza Factory offers deep-dish pies in a neon-lit bar setting, while Ishi and Kaori’s Oven offers a dual menu of sushi and Japanese desserts. Northwest of the neighborhood near Mattis Avenue, Schnucks is a familiar stop for groceries and everyday items, with other recognizable brands nearby including Ruler Foods, Walgreens and Starbucks. Residents are also about 2 miles south of the North Prospect area, which features the Market Place Shopping Center mall and a wide range of mainstream shopping and dining options.
Hopscotch Bakery in the Clark neighborhood offers many pastries, cupcakes and cakes plus coffee.
Ruler Foods near the Clark area is a complete grocery store with produce and home goods.
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Fighting Illini college sports, arts and music festivals and learning at the library
Clark’s location close to the University of Illinois, downtown Champaign and Urbana lends residents ample entertainment opportunities within a few miles of home. Locals can visit the Champaign Public Library for a mix of family-friendly storytime events, free college and career classes for adults and educational events coordinated alongside the University of Illinois. Fans of the university’s sports teams can stop by the State Farm Center or Memorial Stadium to root for the Fighting Illini. Annual celebrations in the area include Urbana’s Pygmalion Music Festival in the fall and the Boneyard Arts Festival across Champaign County each spring.
Many Clark area residents enjoy the fun atmosphere of downtown Champaign.
The Clark area is located near the beautiful U of I campus.
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Choice enrollment in Champaign Community Unit Schools
Families in the Clark area can choose their preferred schools within Champaign Community Unit School District 4. South Side Elementary School, located at the heart of the neighborhood on South New Street, has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and a B grade on Niche. Edison Middle School also earns a B grade. Central High School offers more than 50 extracurricular activities and earns an A-minus grade on Niche.
Edison Middle School near the Clark area has 699 students in grades 6-8.
Located near the Clark area Central High School excels in academics.
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Short journeys to everything Champaign and Urbana
Clark is about 2 miles southwest of downtown Champaign, 4 miles west of Urbana and 2 miles northwest of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. South Neil Street connects the neighborhood to Downtown Champaign and the North Prospect shopping district to the north and to Savoy to the south. Mass Transit District buses run in the area along the major thoroughfares and roads such as West John Street. For medical concerns, the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center is 3 miles northeast of the neighborhood in Urbana. Residents traveling beyond central Illinois can catch flights at University of Illinois Willard Airport, 6 miles south.
The Carle Hospital near the Clark area ranks as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals.
Buses provide transportation for the Clark area residents to navigate around the Champaign area.
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Clark Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clark, Champaign sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Clark, Champaign over the last 12 months is $233,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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