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Some homes in Stratton have been revitalized
On the north side of Champaign, close to downtown, Stratton is an established neighborhood where some housing is close to or over 100 years old. While the city has focused its resources on rehabilitating older neighborhoods elsewhere around the city center, some property owners are still taking a chance on Stratton. “This is an area that’s going to attract investors and some first-time homebuyers who don’t mind a project,” says Bill Craig, a broker with RE/MAX Realty Associates with over 40 years of real estate experience. “No city revitalization program targets this neighborhood as most are east of Market Street,” which forms Stratton’s eastern boundary.
Stratton is a well-established neighborhood of Champaign.
Stratton homes are priced between $80,000 and $180,000.
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Randolph Street Community Garden
The neighborhood is in what is considered a food desert. A neighborhood grocer and a Dollar General are nearby, but something with a wide selection is needed. That’s where the Randolph Street Community Garden comes in. “It started as a project created by a graduate student at the University of Illinois 25 years ago,” says Dawn Blackman, a member of the Church of the Brethren on Neil Street who helps manage the garden. “In 2006, it took off, and we provide fresh produce for the community from noon to 3 every Saturday.” They conduct garden classes for several age groups, from toddlers to adults. It’s proven to be a community gathering place. “I’ve heard seven different languages spoken here at one time,” Blackman says. “It’s a place where people come together.” Another urban farm called Prosperity Gardens is on North Street. It’s a program that employs the homeless to do work that’s needed on the small farm.
The Randolph Street Community Garden has been in the Stratton area for about 20 years.
A farmer tends to Prosperity Gardens in Stratton.
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The Stratton neighborhood attracts investors
Bungalows, Craftsman, and cottages, some as old as the 1900s, are part of the neighborhood. The prices range between $80,000 and $150,000, with the renovated houses on the higher end of that scale. A Habitat for Humanity house built in the past 15 years has also gotten a touch-up. Because of the age of the houses, most in the neighborhood have detached garages and between 800 and 1,800 square feet of living space. The neighborhood streets are narrow, with mature trees shading sidewalks for the most part.
Some Stratton homes have been renovated and well cared for.
A well cared for home in Stratton has a lovely porch to enjoy.
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Elementary school choice in Champaign schools
Public school students in the Unit 4 school district in Champaign have a choice regarding elementary schools. When the child is registered, families make their preferred selections from all the elementary schools in the district. A decision is made based on location, capacity and socioeconomic factors. The closest elementary school to the neighborhood is Stratton Academy of the Arts, a k-5 school focusing on visual art, music, drama and dance. They also offer a French dual-language program. The school receives a C-plus grade on Niche and has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Franklin STEAM Academy is the closest middle school and gets a B-minus overall grade. Central High School receives an A-minus grade on Niche. The school has been in the same location on University Avenue sin
Stratton Academy of the Arts has an overall C+ rating on Niche.
Franklin STEAM Academy has an overall Niche grade of B minus.
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The oldest park in the Champaign Park District system
Land was donated for a park in the Stratton neighborhood in 1874. It is over 2 acres and situated in the center of the neighborhood. It contains a diagonal walking path that passes by a playground and a full basketball court. The park's northern end has a grill, and picnic tables are scattered throughout the park. Hazel Park is home to a unique sculpture near the entrance at the corner of Neil Street and Bradley Avenue. It looks like it could be a rendering of a leaning piece of cheese being propped up by cinder blocks, but it’s known as the Stanchion sculpture. Otherwise, there’s a large playground, soccer pitch and a basketball court. Bristol Park is on the neighborhood’s eastern edge, on Market Street. It’s a new park with a paved trail and a splash pad. Martens Center is a newly opened indoor recreation facility with a track, weight room and cardio equipment. There are also opportunities to take fitness classes.
Beardsley Park sits in a quiet Champaign neighborhood.
Friends laugh on a park bench at Bristol Park.
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Indian food next to a Champaign post office location
Near the Neil Street and Columbia Avenue intersection, next to the post office, is a small building serving Indian food. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant & Lounge is a family-owned eatery specializing in chicken and shrimp dishes but also has various vegetarian options. Columbia Street Roastery is a locally owned business that provides coffee for area restaurants, and it has clients all over the world. North on Neil Street, across I-74, is Market Place Shopping Center has over 100 stores, including Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Costco.
Vegetarian options are available at Kohinoor Indian Restaurant & Lounge near Stratton.
Market Place Shopping Center is conveniently close to Stratton.
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Train tracks and I-74 nearby
The Stratton neighborhood is near the intersection of two train tracks. The north and south tracks carry freight trains and the occasional Amtrak passenger train. More freight train rumble east to west, which can be loud and distracting for neighborhood residents. People who live in this neighborhood may experience a heightened noise factor. In addition, those in the neighborhood’s northern part may hear traffic on I-74. Mass Transit District buses are active on streets around Stratton, stopping at Neil and Market Streets and Bradley Avenue.
I-74 is just up the road from Stratton.
The Stratton neighborhood is near tracks that carry freight trains.
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