This charming energy-efficient cottage home surrounded by flowers offers three bedrooms and one bathroom in a fantastic West Urbana location, on a quiet street just blocks from the UIUC campus, Carle Park, and downtown. Hardwood floors run throughout the living spaces, with a high-efficiency soapstone wood stove adding a cozy touch to the bright and sunny living room. A dedicated dining area connects the living room and kitchen, creating a seamless space for entertaining or enjoying everyday meals. The cheerful kitchen was remodeled in 2022 and features quartz[FC1] countertops, open shelving, a stylish backsplash, tile flooring, and a new electric stove. One bedroom can be used as a study, with a built-in desk. One of the home's highlights is the pine-paneled sunroom, offering vaulted ceilings and beautiful views of the privacy-fenced backyard. The professionally landscaped outdoor areas are spectacular throughout the growing season, with magnolia, lilacs, weeping cherry, wisteria, clematis, azaleas, flowering quince, Japanese maples, hydrangeas, peonies, Rose of Sharon, and a native pollinator garden. Front and back decks, stone walkways, and a concrete patio make perfect spaces for outdoor relaxing, gardening, or hosting gatherings. This home is also impressively energy efficient, equipped with solar panels installed by New Prairie and a mini-split heat pump system providing zoned heating and cooling for year-round comfort and reduced utility costs. Additional updates include a newer roof and gutters, providing peace of mind for the next owners. A charming home in a location you're sure to love.
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$289,000
503 W Vermont Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3beds
1,329sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$298,000 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$1,542 Estimated rent
Home value
$298,000
$265,000 - $334,000
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Cottage homeProfessionally landscaped outdoor areasPrivacy-fenced backyardSurrounded by flowersPine-paneled sunroomBuilt-in deskStone walkways
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Barbara Gallivan 217-202-5999,
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Bought with:
Jill Hess
RE/MAX Choice
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12341343
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,329
- Total interior livable area: 1,329 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 60X115
Details
- Parcel number: 932117378005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Urbana
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $289,000+7.1%$217/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341343 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Contingent | $269,900$203/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341343 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,900+70.1%$203/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12341343 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2017 | Sold | $158,700-5.3%$119/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09639830 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2017 | Pending sale | $167,500$126/sqft |
Source: Champaign #09639830 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $167,500$126/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #09639830 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,130 +7.1% | $84,820 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $7,594 +7.5% | $77,390 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $7,064 +8.3% | $71,260 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $6,521 +3.7% | $66,410 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,289 +3.3% | $64,470 |
| 2019 | $6,087 | $64,470 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $6,087 +10.8% | $64,920 |
| 2017 | $5,496 +0.6% | $64,920 +4% |
| 2016 | $5,465 | $62,420 |
| 2015 | $5,465 +4.6% | $62,420 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $5,227 -1.1% | $60,310 -2% |
| 2013 | $5,287 +9.5% | $61,540 |
| 2012 | $4,830 +5.9% | $61,540 |
| 2011 | $4,560 +2.2% | $61,540 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $4,462 | $62,540 |
| 2009 | -- | $62,540 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,760 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $4,017 +2% | $59,680 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $3,938 +2.1% | $56,470 +3.2% |
| 2005 | $3,856 +4.8% | $54,710 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $3,679 +4% | $53,010 +5.8% |
| 2003 | $3,537 +11.4% | $50,090 +15.5% |
| 2002 | $3,176 +2.1% | $43,370 +6.9% |
| 2001 | $3,112 +8.9% | $40,580 +7.4% |
| 2000 | $2,858 | $37,780 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leal Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Urbana Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Urbana High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leal Elementary School
- Middle: Urbana Middle School
- High: Urbana High School
- District: 116
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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