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A historical residential pocket just east of Downtown Urbana
With its first homes popping up in the late 19th century, Historic East Urbana offers residents a spot in one of the city’s oldest residential communities at a comparative price to surrounding areas. Bordered by Downtown Urbana to the west, an array of local shops and dining options along West Main Street sit right around the corner. Meanwhile, a sense of camaraderie is felt at neighborhood events focused on supporting its locale and through the growth of vegetation in its community garden.
Historic East Urbana is in close proximity to both downtown Urbana and Champaign.
Historic East Urbana is a quiet neighborhood with many great amenities at its fingertips.
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The homes of Historic East Urbana
It’s hard not to take note of the community’s history while driving down residential roads, which are a blend of previously laid brick pathways and updated asphalt. Orb-shaped streetlights run parallel to these streets, sharing space with the canopies of mature trees. Beneath the sugar maple and oak branches, ornamental shrubs lean over front yard fences, presenting a lush landscape where historic homes sit peeking from behind. The neighborhood is filled with mostly ranch and National-style homes, alongside a handful of other styles, from bungalows to Victorian styles. Most homes date back to the early-to-mid 20th, with some built in the late 1800s. Potential homebuyers can expect a price range from $80,000 for an investment opportunity to $200,000 for a larger, recently updated home. Though modern design aesthetics and finishes are absent from many homes, residents can take advantage of lower prices compared to surrounding communities while inhabiting a part of local history.
Single story homes with covered porches are abundant in Historic East Urbana.
It is common to see many different home types on the same street in Historic East Urbana.
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The shops and eateries of Downtown Urbana
Downtown Urbana, just a stroll or short drive west, offers an array of unique shopping and dining opportunities. Evening performances from a rotating list of musicians accompany drinks at Rose Bowl Tavern. Meanwhile, The Courier Café, once the printing site of The Courier newspaper in the late 1800s, features hand-spun milkshakes and classic diner menu items, with breakfast served anytime. While perusing the brick-clad storefronts of West Main Street, locals can stop into Bohemia, a boutique filled with vintage clothing and home goods, or pick up a new record from See You CD & Vinyl. Residents looking for big-name retailers head to Lincoln Square Mall, less than a block west of the community. A similar distance northwest carries shoppers to Schnucks Urbana for groceries.
Be sure to check out The Courier Cafe for great breakfast food and vintage artifacts.
Musicians take to the stage at Rose Bowl Tavern for Jazz Jam near Historic East Urbana.
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Exploring art at Meadowbrook Park
Victory Park sits near the center of the community and is home to a community garden where residents tend to sunflowers and vegetables, a pavilion for mid-day picnics and a spacious playground for the little ones. The expansive Meadowbrook Park is 2 miles south, off East Windsor Road. “It’s a very interesting park,” says Deana Gauze, Realtor and broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and native of Champaign. “People like to go there to walk the trails, and they have sculptures that different artists have put in.” Its once-wooden playset is currently under construction and will include safer features like turf or rubber surfaces for children.
A musician plays a guitar and sings at Neighborhood Nights in Historic East Urbana.
A woman checks out a sculpture in Meadowbrook Park near Historic East Urbana.
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Urbana's Market at the Square
Residents can participate in community-focused events, like Play Day in the Park, hosted by The Urbana Park District at Victory Park. Alongside free bike repairs and produce, the event welcomes those of all ages and abilities to enjoy a bit of fun in the form of yard games, face painting and more. Many enjoy biking to Urbana’s Market at the Square at Lincoln Square Mall. With over 100 vendors, there’s plenty to explore, from produce and hot food to pottery and floral arrangements. “It’s a very well-attended event,” says Gauze. “That’s my cousin and her dad’s Saturday thing. They get breakfast, then go and shop the market.”
Urbana’s Market at the Square is a popular and fun weekend event near Historic East Urbana.
The Veggie Van made an appearance at Neighborhood Nights in Historic East Urbana.
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Students news at Urbana High School
Students attend classes at Leal Elementary School, which maintains a B-plus grade on Niche, before attending Urbana Middle School, which holds a C-rating. Meanwhile, older students will head to Urbana High School. The high school has an A-minus ranking and is home to a student-run newsletter, The Echo, which publishes recent news articles and blog topics like seasonal fashion trends and personal stories.
Leal Elementary near Historic East Urbana has an average student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Urbana High School enrolls students living in Historic East Urbana.
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Commuting from Historic East Urbana
Interstate 74 sits 2 miles northeast of the community, allowing for 123-mile drives east to Indianapolis and 120-mile trips to Indianapolis International Airport. Toward the west is Interstate I-57, which sits 6 miles away and can be used to reach Chicago 135 miles north. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s campus is closer to home, 2 miles east on West Gregory Drive, and Carle Foundation Hospital, less than a mile northeast. The community is also full of bus stops provided by the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit system.
Historic East Urbana residents can hop on the I-74 to make their way up to Chicago.
Historic East Urbana commuters enjoy the easy access to many bus stops.
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Parks in this Area
Victory Park
University Of Illinois Arboretum
Art in the Park
Meadowbrook Park
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
27 min drive
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Green & Anderson (North Side)
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Cottage Grove & Oregon (Nw Corner)
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Green & Lynn (Ne Corner)
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Main & Lynn (Ne Corner)
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Green & Maple (Ne Corner)
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Main & Hartle (North Side)
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Cottage Grove & Washington (Nw Corner)
Historic East Urbana Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic East Urbana, Urbana sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Historic East Urbana, Urbana over the last 12 months is $634,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 606 S Johnson-an adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow filled with character and just minutes from all that Downtown Urbana has to offer. Located near Urbana's Market at the Square, Crystal Lake Park, and the Urbana Free Library, this home offers a perfect blend of walkable lifestyle and timeless charm. Head inside to find hardwood floors, arched doorways, and tall baseboards that
Investment Opportunity in the heart of Urbana - Fully Rented Duplex. Situated in a desirable Urbana neighborhood, this property offers proximity to local amenities and the University of Illinois campus. With both units occupied, it offers immediate rental income and long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to invest in Urbana's rental market. Contact your real estate professional today to
Be the first to enjoy this 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom remodeled apartment. This unit also has a converted unfinished space that was previously used as a garage. It is connected to the 2nd floor apartment and both spaces are heated and air conditioning (no longer garage space at all). Interiors has new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, countertops &
Building occupied mostly by people of graduate school age and older. Heat, gas, water, trash collection and sewer fees all included. . Free parking. this apartment on third of three floors
Building occupied mostly by people of graduate school age and older. Heat, gas, water, trash collection and sewer fees all included. . Free parking. this apartment on third of three floors
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,788
Median Age
38
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,890
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,583
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
57.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
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®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
65/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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