Super cute home in a prime Urbana location just minutes from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. This charming property offers great curb appeal, a large front porch, and the kind of character buyers are looking for in a home near campus. Conveniently located near U of I, downtown Urbana, restaurants, shopping, and campus amenities, this home is a great option for owner-occupants, students, faculty, or investors. If you're searching for a cute Urbana home near the University of Illinois with a welcoming front porch and an excellent location, this property is a must-see.
Contingent
$270,000
706 W High St, Urbana, IL 61801
4beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
5,154 Square Feet Lot
$260,000 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Great curb appealLarge front porchWelcoming front porch
- 149 days |
- 58 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Ward 217-840-0388,
JOEL WARD HOMES, INC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12600159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,378
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42.42x121.5
Details
- Parcel number: 922117107013
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Urbana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,130
- Annual tax amount: $6,674
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$260,000
$247,000 - $273,000
$2,002/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $270,000$174/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listing removed | $2,435$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+22.7%$174/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600159 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,435+5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,300+15%$1/sqft |
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| 4/25/2023 | Sold | $220,000+91.3%$142/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11785291 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2019 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2019 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2018 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Puffin Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 12/11/2017 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Donley Property Solutions Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 10/21/2015 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/17/2006 | Sold | $115,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,674 +6.3% | $64,710 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $6,280 +6.7% | $59,040 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $5,884 +7.6% | $54,360 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $5,469 +3.4% | $50,660 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,290 +3.4% | $49,180 |
| 2019 | $5,117 | $49,180 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,117 -3.3% | $49,530 |
| 2017 | $5,294 +3.6% | $49,530 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,111 | $48,090 |
| 2015 | $5,111 +3.8% | $48,090 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $4,925 -0.7% | $46,460 -2% |
| 2013 | $4,960 +11.6% | $47,410 |
| 2012 | $4,443 +5.9% | $47,410 |
| 2011 | $4,194 +2.5% | $47,410 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $4,092 | $48,180 |
| 2009 | -- | $48,180 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,020 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $3,548 +26.3% | $45,210 +5.9% |
| 2006 | $2,808 +199.5% | $42,710 +7.3% |
| 2005 | $938 -2.7% | $39,820 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $963 -56.3% | $38,580 +12.9% |
| 2003 | $2,203 +10% | $34,180 +18.9% |
| 2002 | $2,003 +3.1% | $28,740 +2.6% |
| 2001 | $1,943 +8% | $28,010 +6% |
| 2000 | $1,799 | $26,430 |
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Neighborhood: 61801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leal Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Urbana Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Urbana High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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