This is an exceptional opportunity for development on the site of an existing church, encompassing an impressive area of over 1.6 acres, along with substantial building space of 12680 sqft . Following a tragic arson fire, the congregation of the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is seeking a new location. We are hopeful to identify a buyer with the resources and vision required to restore the church to its original condition. Additionally, the property presents potential for mixed-use applications, educational facilities, or residential apartments with acceptable variance. Current zoning is listed as SF1. Being sold in as-is condition due to the fire.
Garden Hills, located between Interstate 74 and North Prospect Avenue, is a residential and commercial Champaign neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and pocket green space. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Prospect Avenue corridor near Marketview Drive, where big-box retail pads, casual eateries, and steady traffic set a practical, errands-first rhythm. Housing trends toward single-story homes with broad lawns and mature trees, with a few newer infill pockets. Daily life often orbits nearby shopping and services rather than a traditional main street. Market Place Shopping Center and the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum act as recognizable local anchors, with Dodds Park adding a low-key outdoor counterpoint.
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Forced air heating
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Large irregular lot with dimensions 240.34 x 235.93 x 230.05 x 374.36
Municipal water and sewer connected
Natural gas available
Cable available
Home design
Mixed-use property
Property zoned COMMR
Construction
Built before 1978
Utilities
Electric service sized between 201 and 600 amps
Electric to site
Financial info
Tax year 2025
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Single-unit building
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Champaign County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
SF1
Single-Family District
The primary purpose for the SF1 District is to provide for detached single-family dwellings with related uses for recreational, religious, or cultural activities. Some accessory uses are also allowed. This district should be protected from encroachment of uses that create significant negative impacts upon the residential area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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