1518 W University Avenue — Champaign, IL 61821
Active Under Contract
Champaign, IL 61821

1518 W University Avenue

$248,900
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,166 sqft
$1,000 below original 35 days on market $3,866/yr taxes
01About this home

Come experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates in this beautifully refreshed home just moments from Eisner Park, schools, shopping, and convenient bus routes. The location truly can't be beat! Inside, you'll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, timeless character, and a warm, inviting feel that makes everyday living easy and comfortable while maintaining the old-house charm. The spacious front porch is ideal for morning coffee or relaxing evenings, while the backyard firepit sets the scene for gathering with friends on crisp fall nights. Upstairs offers three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished basement expands your options with a newly added bedroom, bath, and laundry; perfect for guests, a home office, or additional living space. This is a home that combines character, function, and location-ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy! Kitchen appliances less than 2 years old, many updates in 2026 including front porch rebuilt, painted throughout, wood floors refinished throughout, primary bath tiled, basement finished, and much more! Call your realtor to see this move-in ready home!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$248,900
List price
1,166
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1904
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$3,866
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
35
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange Hood
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Aluminum SidingBrick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home HHigh school
E Elementary school
Unit 4 Of Choice
Champaign, IL
M Middle school
Champaign/Middle Call Unit 4 351
Champaign, IL
H High school
Central High School
Champaign, IL
📍81 mi🚗210 min
  • Huber's 1000 ft
  • Bobo's Barbecue 0.3 mi
  • Pia's Sports Bar & Grill 0.3 mi
  • Jersey Mike's Subs 0.4 mi
  • Monical's Pizza 0.4 mi
  • Garcia's Pizza in a Pan 0.4 mi
  • Discount Gas 0.3 mi
  • Circle K 0.3 mi
  • Thorntons 0.4 mi
  • Schnucks 0.4 mi
  • Ruler Foods 0.5 mi
  • Circle K 0.6 mi
  • Eisner Park 800 ft
  • Washington Retention Park 0.3 mi
  • Glenn Park 0.3 mi
  • Davidson Park 0.4 mi
  • Trevett-Finch Park 0.7 mi
  • Mini Park V 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • Seven Brew 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.6 mi
  • Pekara Bakery & Bistro 0.8 mi
  • Hopscotch Bakery 0.9 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 21, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Coldwell Banker R.E. Group
$248,900
−$1,000
Apr 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker R.E. Group
$249,900
Oct 1, 2025
Sold
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC · 22 days on market
$137,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker R.E. Group · Jeffrey Finke · 217-493-0094
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12613407
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