1007 S Locust St Champaign, IL 61820
Estimated payment $45,373/month
Highlights
- Courtyard
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 5-minute walk to Washington Park
- Central High School Rated A
About This Home
The Castle on Locust presents a prime value-add multifamily investment opportunity in an unbeatable campus location. Fully leased with 29 units and 85 total beds, this property offers a diverse mix of 13 four-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units, 13 two-bedroom units, and 1 one-bedroom unit. Featuring in-unit laundry and dishwashers in all units, most with private balconies, the building also includes unique layouts such as 3-story deluxe units and 2-story townhomes with spiral staircases. Covered parking is available, and tenants pay water while electricity is included with a cap. An additional $35 per bed utility fee covers internet, trash, recycling, and UC sanitary services. Current leases run from August 18, 2025, through July 31, 2026, on a 12-installment schedule. With NOI consistently increasing and proforma projections showing income exceeding $400K for 2025-2026, this fully occupied property is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, high-demand student housing asset with strong cash flow and long-term upside.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $138,900
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 58.5x58.5x58.5x132
Home Design
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 28,960 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Fire Sprinkler System
Additional Features
- Courtyard
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
Overview
- 29 Units
Building Details
- Operating Expense $350,082
- Gross Income $754,290
- Net Operating Income $404,207
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,018 | $1,592,800 | $338,430 | $1,254,370 |
| 2023 | $160,018 | $1,774,450 | $308,220 | $1,466,230 |
| 2022 | $150,531 | $1,636,950 | $284,340 | $1,352,610 |
| 2021 | $138,600 | $1,514,010 | $262,980 | $1,251,030 |
| 2020 | $132,202 | $1,441,920 | $250,460 | $1,191,460 |
| 2019 | $127,955 | $1,412,260 | $245,310 | $1,166,950 |
| 2018 | $125,081 | $1,390,020 | $241,450 | $1,148,570 |
| 2017 | $125,602 | $1,390,020 | $241,450 | $1,148,570 |
| 2016 | $112,612 | $1,361,430 | $236,480 | $1,124,950 |
| 2015 | $103,598 | $1,337,360 | $232,300 | $1,105,060 |
| 2014 | $102,714 | $1,220,970 | $115,910 | $1,105,060 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,220,970 | $115,910 | $1,105,060 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 10/02/25 | For Sale | $6,400,000 | +24.9% | $221 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/03/2015 09/03/15 | Sold | $5,125,000 | -10.1% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 07/29/2015 07/29/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/12/2015 03/12/15 | For Sale | $5,699,000 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $5,882,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Attorney |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $6,620,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $2,884,899 | Commercial |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12463735
APN: 43-20-13-284-015
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