$171,950
SOLD JUL 29, 2025

809 W Columbia Ave Champaign, IL 61820

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
742 Sq Ft
1942 Built

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Central High School Rated A
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Super cute 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom well maintained home, mixed with its charm is ready for its new owners! Both bedrooms and the full bathroom are located on the main level, with hardwood floors. The many updates include: kitchen flooring, walk-in shower, 1/2 bath added downstairs, newer Anderson windows, new side door, roof, gutters, and gutter guard installed in 2022; updated plumbing, landscaping, and recently insulated basement walls. The basement offers great space with versatility. Oversized two car heated garage great for parking, storage, and has its own work area. Enjoy your own private oasis off of the side of the garage. Don't miss the strawberry patch in the garden!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creg McDonald

Realty Select One License #471008296 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Co-Listed By

Taylor Cumbow

Realty Select One License #475167121

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Hoss McClellan

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475124637

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 51 x 145
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 742 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Washington Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,255

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Heights
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Legal Description: LOT 13 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 742
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 742
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 742
  • Basement Sq Ft: 670
  • Total Sq Ft: 1412
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 670
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 742
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 165000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 145
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 22

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3255
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Klein Marshall A and Klein Theresa
Bought by
Starkweather Staci
Seller's Agent
Creg McDonald
Realty Select One
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Hoss McClellan
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$171,950
Premium/Discount to List
$6,950
4.21%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-57.55%
Original Mortgage
$166,791
Outstanding Balance
$166,791
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$3,458

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Klein Marshall A
Bought by
Klein Marshall A and Klein Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$870,000
Interest Rate
2.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2014
Sold by
Cain Paul J and Cain Andrew P
Bought by
Cain Nancy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,805
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2009
Sold by
Cain Bernard and Cain Nancy E
Bought by
Cain Paul J and Cain Andrew P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $172,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $166,791 New Conventional
Previous Owner $870,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,805 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $171,950 +4.2% $232 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $165,000 -- $222 / 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 $3,255 $46,210 $9,530 $36,680
2023 $3,255 $42,090 $8,680 $33,410
2022 $3,019 $38,830 $8,010 $30,820
2021 $2,936 $38,070 $7,850 $30,220
2020 $2,806 $36,610 $7,550 $29,060
2019 $2,705 $35,850 $7,390 $28,460
2018 $2,635 $35,280 $7,270 $28,010
2017 $2,523 $33,920 $6,990 $26,930
2016 $2,252 $33,230 $6,850 $26,380
2015 $2,260 $32,640 $6,730 $25,910
2014 $2,241 $32,640 $6,730 $25,910
2013 $2,221 $32,640 $6,730 $25,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12353344

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 42-20-12-154-012