Welcome to a spacious townhouse that delivers comfort, convenience, and everyday value in a desirable location close to schools and parks. With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an open floor plan, and no HOA, this home is a smart choice for buyers looking for low-maintenance living without sacrificing space or flexibility. Inside, the main living area feels bright and functional, with updated flooring that gives the home a fresh, move-in-ready feel. The open layout makes it easy to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy daily routines with room to spread out. Major updates add peace of mind, including a new HVAC system in 2020 and a new roof in 2025. Outside, the newly fenced yard creates a private space for pets, gardening, grilling, or quiet evenings at home. A two-car garage adds valuable parking, storage, and convenience. With its thoughtful updates, no HOA, fenced yard, and great location near schools and parks, this townhouse offers an excellent opportunity at a strong value. Schedule your showing and come see why this one stands out.
Parkland Ridge, located between Parkland College and the Champaign-Urbana border, is a residential and campus-adjacent Champaign neighborhood with curving streets and open green edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Parkland College campus core near W Bradley Ave and S Duncan Rd, where classrooms, performance spaces, and athletic facilities set a steady weekday rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century subdivisions—attached garages, tidy setbacks, and pocket cul-de-sacs—framed by big-sky prairie views. Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium and the Parkland Theatre act as cultural anchors with public programming. Meadowbrook Park and the nearby Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve add trails and seasonal color to the landscape. Daily errands and coffee runs often point north toward central Champaign corridors.
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Offer insights
726 Higgins Rd · $179,900
$183K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $183K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$179,900
Median list price in this area is $232,379. (29% higher than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Separate dining room
Crawl space basement
5 total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second level (full bath en suite)
Second bedroom on second level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area / breakfast bar
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood in living and dining areas
Carpet in at least one upstairs bedroom
Laminate in master bedroom
Ceramic tile in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
School bus service and commuter bus access
Lot dimensions approximately 45 x 120
Home design
Attached single property
Townhouse — 2 story
Entry level 1
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage (2 spaces)
Total parking for 2 vehicles
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Built approximately 31–40 years ago
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Master association fee not required
Pets allowed (cats and dogs permitted; max pet weight listed as 999)
Other
Two units in building
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Wonderful zero-lot, close to school, parks... and no monthly condo fees! Brand new furnace and a/c in past 2 years. Vaulted ceiling in LR, wood-burning fireplace, lots of space for $$! Open floor plan, spacious kitchen/dining room with newer flooring, breakfast bar. Convenient half bath and laundry, large 2c garage/shelving. Two spacious bedrooms up, walk-thru bath between, separate tub/shower area. What a yard! A must see deck with planters, fenced yard, nice landscaping! Newer vinyl siding, roof ~12 years old, water heater 2012, newer dishwasher, some windows replaced. Interior now painted in neutral shades of cream/grey. (Previous listing pics) Leased for $1000 month thru 03/31. Tenant would love to stay on...but understands if they can't. Affordable housing, Reasonable utilities, Great location...This one will not last!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09468608
Oct 11, 2016
Sold (MLS)
$112,500
$82/sq ft
Sep 10, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2016
Listed
$115,900
$85/sq ft
+19
Wonderful zero-lot, close to school, parks, no fees! Vaulted ceiling in LR, wood-burning fireplace, lots of space for $$! Open floor plan, spacious kitchen/dining room with newer flooring, breakfast bar. Convenient half bath and laundry, large 2c garage/shelving.Two spacious bedroom up, walk-thru bath between, sep tub/shower area. What a yard! A must see deck with planters, fenced yard, nice landscaping! Newer vinyl siding, roof aprox 9 years old, water heater 2012, some windows replaced. Neat and clean, move right in and enjoy, very reasonable utilities!
Public Records
Jul 20, 2009
Sold
$100,500
$73/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09449046
May 15, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Mar 14, 2005
Sold
$117,000
$85/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09416912
Mar 7, 2005
Sold (MLS)
$116,900
$85/sq ft
Jan 24, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2004
Listed
$117,900
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1998
Sold
$52,333
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,720 (+10.0%)
$10,290 + $39,980
$50,270
2024
$3,384 (+7.8%)
$10,290 + $39,980
$50,270
2023
$3,138 (−9.3%)
$9,170 + $35,630
$44,800
2022
$3,461 (+2.5%)
$8,350 + $32,450
$40,800
2021
$3,378 (+3.8%)
$7,700 + $29,940
$37,640
2020
$3,253 (+3.3%)
$7,550 + $29,350
$36,900
2019
$3,148 (+2.3%)
$7,110 + $27,640
$34,750
2018
$3,078 (+23.3%)
$7,000 + $27,200
$34,200
2017
$2,496 (+12.0%)
$6,880 + $26,740
$33,620
2016
$2,228 (−0.3%)
$6,740 + $26,190
$32,930
2015
$2,235 (+5.8%)
$6,620 + $25,730
$32,350
2013
$2,112
$6,620 + $25,730
$32,350
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,429 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1986
Style
Townhouse
County
Champaign County
APN
412010133004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
SF2
Single-Family and Two-Family District
It is the primary purpose of the SF2 District to provide for single-family detached homes, two-family attached dwellings duplexes and accessory uses. These areas may include related uses for recreational, religious, or cultural activities and some accessory uses. SF2 Districts should be protected from land uses that are out of character with residential areas
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Mar 17, 2021 • Final
Hvac
Replace the furnace and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 726 Higgins Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $174,900 and $275,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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