Welcome to this two-story home in the desirable State Streets neighborhood, just two blocks from campus! Featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home showcases its timeless features. Enjoy your mornings on the large covered front porch, shaded by a blooming pink magnolia tree. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors and original woodwork throughout, including classic pocket doors separating the living and dining rooms. The dining room boasts a wood-burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings. Continue through the butler's pantry to the updated kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and great built-in cabinetry. A full bathroom on the main floor adds convenience, while upstairs, the hardwood floors continue through the three bedrooms that share a second full bathroom. Additional features include a detached two-car garage and an unfinished basement offering plenty of storage space.
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$240,000
609 W California Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
3beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$247,400 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,131 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,400
$223,000 - $275,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbara Gallivan 217-202-5999,
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Bought with:
Jill Hess
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329040
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62.42 X 119
Details
- Parcel number: 922117160005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Urbana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $265,680
- Annual tax amount: $7,425
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/10/2026 | Listing removed | $2,600$2/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,600+18.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Price change | $2,200-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $240,000-7.7%$157/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Contingent | $259,900$171/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$171/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,515 +14.7% | $88,560 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $7,425 +8.2% | $80,800 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $6,862 +9% | $74,400 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $6,298 +4% | $69,340 +3% |
| 2020 | $6,058 +3.3% | $67,320 |
| 2019 | $5,867 | $67,320 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,867 -3.3% | $67,790 |
| 2017 | $6,070 +4.2% | $67,790 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,826 | $65,810 |
| 2015 | $5,826 +4.5% | $65,810 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $5,574 -1.1% | $63,580 -2% |
| 2013 | $5,636 +9.6% | $64,870 |
| 2012 | $5,142 +5.9% | $64,870 |
| 2011 | $4,854 +2.2% | $64,870 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $4,750 | $65,930 |
| 2009 | -- | $65,930 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,230 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $4,394 +1.4% | $62,110 +7.5% |
| 2006 | $4,332 +6.1% | $57,770 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $4,084 +12.1% | $54,470 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $3,645 +8.6% | $52,780 +12.9% |
| 2003 | $3,356 +8.7% | $46,770 +19% |
| 2002 | $3,087 +2.8% | $39,310 +2.6% |
| 2001 | $3,004 +7.1% | $38,300 +6% |
| 2000 | $2,803 | $36,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61801
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leal Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Urbana Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Urbana High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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