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A centrally located, investment-ready Champaign community
Hidden potential awaits in Hill Street East, a community just northwest of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Updates to the neighborhood have been slower compared to some of the nearby areas on campus and to the south, and the bulk of residences in Hill Street East are apartments. However, the neighborhood also offers older, single-family homes with an average size of nearly 2,600 square feet. “We have so many investors and opportunities in the area because the market’s pretty affordable," says Lisa Rector, a Realtor and chief broker with the Rector Team at Keller Williams Champaign. Rector has sold homes in the Urbana-Champaign area for more than 12 years. "It’s a great community for real estate."
Hill Street East is located near the University of Illinois campus and Downtown Champaign.
A couple sits on a bench on a nice day near the Hill Street East neighborhood.
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Turn-of-the-century houses and potential creek flooding
Late 19th and early 20th-century homes are common in Hill Street East. They share a folk vernacular style with design elements like open-air porches, wood-plank exteriors and original flooring. Prices generally range from $70,000 to $200,000 depending on condition and square footage. As it is a downtown community, residents can expect to hear the sound of passing traffic and other city noise. Properties near Boneyard Creek have a higher flood risk, according to the Flood Factor index; buyers are advised to make sure a property meets requirements for building codes and insurance prior to purchasing.
There are many beautiful two story American Foursquare homes in Hill Street East.
Single story homes are common in the Hill Street East neighborhood.
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An easy walk to Skelton Park
Skelton Park sits at the neighborhood’s northwest corner and offers a prime spot for picnics or leisurely days out. The park reopened in 2024 after a major renovation, which added musical play elements and a sculpture honoring the many notable Black musicians who hail from the Champaign-Urbana area. South of the neighborhood on Springfield Avenue, Scott Park connects to the winding waters of Boneyard Creek and includes a basketball court and playground. To the north, Douglass Park offers open gym hours at the Douglass Community Center.
Skelton Park in Hill Street East has a beautiful sculpture at its center.
Scott Park basketball is popular amongst residents of Hill Street East.
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Arts-focused learning at Stratton Academy of the Arts
Students in the Champaign Unit 4 School District are assigned to schools using a choice system based on proximity, parent preferences and sibling assignments. Options for children include Stratton Academy of the Arts, an elementary school that regularly hosts showcases for student projects. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and earns a C-plus grade on Niche. Edison Middle School earns a B grade. A-rated Central High School has 19 athletic teams and more than 20 Advanced Placement courses. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was ranked within the top 50 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of the best universities in the country.
Stratton Academy of the Arts near Hill Street East has an overall C+ rating on Niche.
Hill Street East students love learning at Edison Middle School in Champaign.
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Annual film festivals, axe throwing and outings in downtown Champaign
Hill Street East’s central location near the university and two city centers gives residents easy access to local events and activities. The Virginia Theatre hosts live music, art-house film screenings and the annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, a celebration of movies founded by one of the city’s best-known figures. Popular nightlife venues include Seven Saints, a bar with a broad selection of cocktails, brews and elevated pub fare, and the Axe Bar, where guests can throw axes and watch sports on TV. Locals can also see Fighting Illini basketball games at the State Farm Center and concerts at the City Center.
Hill Street East residents can enjoy a show at the iconic Virginia Theatre.
Grab dinner and cocktails at Seven Saints Grill near Hill Street East for a great night out.
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U.S. 150 and MTD travel to Champaign and Urbana
Hill Street East sits just northwest of U.S. Route 150. Also known as West University Avenue, it's one of the area’s main thoroughfares. Locals are less than 1 mile east of downtown Champaign, 2 miles west of central Urbana and 1 mile north of the university campus. The nearest hospital, OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, is just beyond the neighborhood's eastern border. Mass Transit District buses stop on 2nd, Washington and Wright streets in the neighborhood. Flights are available at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport, 7 miles south.
Commuters in Hill Street East have access to the Amtrak train.
The bus is a popular mode of transportation for Hill Street East residents.
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Blocks away from Champaign dining and big-name retail
Many shopping and dining options are a few blocks south of the neighborhood near the university campus. Stops for everyday needs include Target, Walgreens and County Market. University Avenue connects the neighborhood’s south side to multiple casual dining outposts, including Yatai, a ramen shop with colorful, anime-themed décor and contemporary vibes, and Avionics - Flying Machine Coffee, a café with daytime meal selections. In Downtown Urbana to the west, Maize at the Station offers traditional Mexican dishes in a contemporary space repurposed from a former train station.
Hill Street East residents enjoy the Mexican fare at Maize at the Station.
Grab your favorite drink and pastry at Avionics - Flying Machine Coffee near Hill Street East.
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Community outreach and neighborhood churches
Multiple organizations dedicated to community outreach and service are situated on 1st Street, close to the neighborhood’s west side. The all-volunteer Daily Bread Soup Kitchen serves lunch daily. Strides Shelter provides emergency housing, and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid does pro-bono civil legal work. Nearby churches include Champaign Park Avenue Seventh-day Adventist, Bethel AME and Salem Baptist.
Workers harvest and plant new vegetables at Prosperity Gardens in Hill Street East.
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is a cherished non-profit in the Hill Street East neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Boneyard Creek Second Street Basin
Douglass Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Scott Park
Skelton Park
River
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
24 min drive
Bus
University & Sixth (Nw Far Side)
Bus
Washington & Second (Se Corner)
Bus
Washington & Third (Sw Corner)
Bus
University & Fourth (Ne Corner)
Bus
Second & Church (Nw Corner)
Bus
Wright & Church (Nw Corner)
Bus
University & Second (Ne Far Side)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hill Street East
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hill Street East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hill Street East, Champaign sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hill Street East, Champaign over the last 12 months is $169,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,147
Median Age
28
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,289
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,061
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
38.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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