$125,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,682 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$47 Per Sq Ft

62% Below List Price

184 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Central High School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Boneyard Creek Second Street Basin

About This Home

As of March 2025

212 E University in Champaign is a very unique Historical Home. Built in 1892, it remains in its original condition. The lot is 8,712 square feet and the home is 2,682 square feet. There is an unattached single-car garage with a finished second floor and stairs which could be easily converted to an apartment. The home is in the Central Business Urban Fringe District. Several uses are possible including retail, service, office development with housing, and institutional uses. Check with your realtor about the incentives for remodeling or renovations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Cothern

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC Brokerage Phone: (217) 356-6100 License #475124751

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Cothern

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC Brokerage Phone: (217) 356-6100 License #475124751

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Unit 4 Of Choice Elementary And Middle School
  • Central High School

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132
  • Radiator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,998

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Legal Description: LOT 129 MASTER IN CHANCERY SUB OF N 1/2 LT 2 SEC. 7-19-9 - AKA - SUB OF N 1/2 LT 2 SEC. 7-19-9
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: (217) 356-6100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2682
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2682
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2682
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1419
  • Total Sq Ft: 4101
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1419
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1284
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1398
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 200000
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Unit 4 Of Choice
  • High School: Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Unit 4 Of Choice
  • Middle/Junior School District: 4

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2998
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $125,000 -37.5% $47 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Price Changed $200,000 -13.0% $75 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Price Changed $230,000 -30.3% $86 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $330,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $2,998 $48,580 $2,570 $46,010
2023 $2,998 $44,240 $2,340 $41,900
2022 $2,741 $40,810 $2,160 $38,650
2021 $2,656 $40,010 $2,120 $37,890
2020 $2,753 $41,030 $2,170 $38,860
2019 $2,645 $40,190 $2,130 $38,060
2018 $2,435 $39,560 $2,100 $37,460
2017 $2,581 $39,560 $2,100 $37,460
2016 $2,295 $38,750 $2,060 $36,690
2015 $2,296 $38,060 $2,020 $36,040
2014 $2,276 $38,060 $2,020 $36,040
2013 $2,256 $38,060 $2,020 $36,040
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12108889

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 46-21-07-308-009