$200,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

709 W Washington St Champaign, IL 61820

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,195 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Central High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Delightful home nestled in the heart of Champaign's historic district. Inside you'll find a warm and inviting living space featuring hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace and ample natural light. This home oozes charm as evidenced by beautiful millwork, spacious rooms and an appealing sun porch with newer windows and flooring. On the 2nd level you'll find two bedrooms with large closets and a full bath with updated tile and sink. The functional basement offers additional storage and laundry area. Updates include new siding(2017), water heater (2020), back patio and retaining wall (2023), sewer line to street (2025), roof (back 1/2 in 2025-front 1/2 2010) Located on a quiet tree lined street, close to University of Illinois and within walking distance to downtown Champaign's vibrant shops, restaurants and other attractions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creg McDonald

Realty Select One License #471008296 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Co-Listed By

Liz Mcdonald

Realty Select One License #471022702

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Gallivan

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475126516

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,647

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x85.5
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,195 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Unit 4 Of Choice Elementary School
  • Champaign/Middle Call Unit 4 351
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,647

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Legal Description: LOT 4 MODERN HOME ADD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1195
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1195
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1195
  • Basement Sq Ft: 576
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1771
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 576
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 519
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 676
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 185000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Partial
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Heat Pump, Radiator(s), Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • 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: Champaign/Middle Call Unit 4 351
  • Middle/Junior School District: 4

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X85.5
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3647
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Robinson Dana M
Bought by
Meinertz Cathy S
Seller's Agent
Creg McDonald
Realty Select One
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Gallivan
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
8.11%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-81.04%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,869
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,154
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $200,000 +8.1% $167 / Sq Ft
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $185,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,647 $51,000 $5,000 $46,000
2023 $3,647 $46,440 $4,550 $41,890
2022 $3,388 $42,840 $4,200 $38,640
2021 $3,296 $42,000 $4,120 $37,880
2020 $3,152 $40,380 $3,960 $36,420
2019 $3,040 $39,550 $3,880 $35,670
2018 $2,963 $38,930 $3,820 $35,110
2017 $2,840 $37,430 $3,670 $33,760
2016 $2,536 $36,660 $3,590 $33,070
2015 $2,546 $36,010 $3,530 $32,480
2014 $2,525 $36,010 $3,530 $32,480
2013 $2,502 $36,010 $3,530 $32,480
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12364363

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 42-20-12-157-021