First time offered in over 30 years! Lovingly restored and meticulously maintained by the same owner, this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, all just blocks from vibrant Downtown Champaign. An inviting front porch welcomes you inside, where the foyer showcases the home's original charm with beautiful hardwood floors, rich woodwork, and classic trim details. The main level offers well-defined living spaces, including a warm and welcoming living room and a formal dining room.Upstairs you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a light-filled sunroom/sleeping porch, ideal for morning coffee or a relaxing evening, and an updated full bathroom that complements the home's historic appeal. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage and laundry space, while the oversized detached two-car garage is heated, making it perfect for a workshop, hobby area, or additional storage. If you've been searching for a home with authentic character, quality craftsmanship, and a location just minutes from downtown restaurants, shopping, parks, and the University of Illinois, this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss.
Contingent
$274,900
505 W Washington St, Champaign, IL 61820
3beds
1,601sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three comfortable bedroomsWell-defined living spacesInviting front porchFormal dining roomClassic trim detailsBeautiful hardwood floorsRich woodwork
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Listed by:
Lisa Duncan (217)417-8402,
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12686726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,311
- Total interior livable area: 1,601 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X135.02X40X135.22
Details
- Parcel number: 422012326005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Champaign
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $164,640
- Annual tax amount: $4,670
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,263 +7.5% | $54,880 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $3,966 +7.6% | $49,980 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $3,688 +2.8% | $46,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,589 +4.5% | $45,200 +4% |
| 2020 | $3,435 +6.3% | $43,460 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $3,230 | $42,570 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $3,230 +4.3% | $41,900 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,098 +12% | $40,290 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,768 | $39,460 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,768 +0.4% | $38,760 |
| 2014 | $2,756 +0.9% | $38,760 |
| 2013 | $2,731 +1.5% | $38,760 -2% |
| 2012 | $2,690 +4.4% | $39,550 |
| 2011 | $2,577 +0.5% | $39,550 -2.2% |
| 2010 | $2,564 | $40,440 |
| 2009 | -- | $40,440 |
| 2008 | -- | $40,440 +2.9% |
| 2007 | $2,407 +4.5% | $39,300 +8.1% |
| 2006 | $2,305 +10.4% | $36,360 +11.3% |
| 2005 | $2,089 +9.9% | $32,670 +3.9% |
| 2004 | $1,900 +5% | $31,450 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $1,810 +6.6% | $28,780 +12.6% |
| 2002 | $1,699 +23.6% | $25,570 +6.9% |
| 2001 | $1,374 +3.1% | $23,910 +2.2% |
| 2000 | $1,333 | $23,390 |
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Neighborhood: 61820
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Stratton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Franklin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Central High School
- District: 4
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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