An adorable, centrally located three-bedroom, one-bath home in Champaign offering exceptional convenience and charm. Ideally situated with easy access to parks, schools, restaurants, shopping, and more. The home has been well cared for and features recent updates throughout. Currently leased through July 31, 2026, making this an excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors.
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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Market insights
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: —
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,523 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Champaign County
APN: 412002176002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Sale and tax history
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12544360
Apr 9, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09450734
Jun 28, 2012
Sold (MLS)
$72,500
May 25, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2012
Listed
$77,900
+3
Movie in ready, cozy, lots of room, a lot has been done. New carpet, paint, to many to list must see. Lenox furnace 2008 & new light fixtures.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,626 (−9.3%)
$8,300 + $28,950
$37,250
2024
$2,895 (+6.2%)
$8,300 + $28,950
$37,250
2023
$2,727 (+6.3%)
$7,400 + $25,800
$33,200
2022
$2,566 (+31.3%)
$6,740 + $23,500
$30,240
2021
$1,955 (−4.2%)
$6,220 + $21,680
$27,900
2020
$2,040 (+3.9%)
$6,100 + $21,250
$27,350
2019
$1,963 (+2.8%)
$6,170 + $21,500
$27,670
2018
$1,910 (−4.5%)
$6,070 + $21,160
$27,230
2017
$2,000 (+12.2%)
$6,270 + $21,860
$28,130
2016
$1,783 (−0.2%)
$6,140 + $21,410
$27,550
2015
$1,786 (−20.8%)
$6,030 + $21,030
$27,060
2013
$2,255
$6,030 + $21,030
$27,060
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
6,523 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Champaign County
APN
412002176002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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
May 9, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Perform an electrical service upgrade.
Electrical
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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Historical weather
Champaign, IL • 61821
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $148,000 and $188,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $148K to $189K.