Excellent investment opportunity just blocks from the University of Illinois campus. This well-maintained home is ideally situated on a charming historic brick street, offering both strong rental potential and the convenience of near-campus living. Currently leased for the 2026-2027 school year, the property delivers stable cash flow and immediate income from day one. A compelling option for investors searching for a reliable rental property near U of I in a highly desirable campus location.
Active
Price cut: $10K (9/6)
$230,000
708 W High St, Urbana, IL 61801
3beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
7,139 Square Feet Lot
$224,000 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 194 days
- 425
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicholas Ward 217-840-0388,
JOEL WARD HOMES, INC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12602904
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,142
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 536
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,139 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59X121
Details
- Parcel number: 922117107012
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Urbana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,610
- Annual tax amount: $6,908
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$224,000
$213,000 - $235,000
$1,791/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$215/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+33.3%$224/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listing removed | $1,675$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $1,675-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,775+4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2024 | Listing removed | $1,700$2/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $1,700-9.8%$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,885-5.8%$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2023 | Sold | $180,000+7.5%$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11785368 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2019 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,800-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/1/2018 | Listing removed | $1,900$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2018 | Price change | $1,900+5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 1/26/2018 | Price change | $1,800-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/11/2017 | Price change | $1,900-5%$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,000+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2015 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 2/11/2015 | Price change | $1,800-10%$2/sqft |
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| 1/30/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2009 | Sold | $167,500$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,560 -5% | $70,870 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $6,908 +6.3% | $66,980 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $6,500 +6.7% | $61,110 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $6,091 +7.6% | $56,270 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $5,661 +3.4% | $52,440 +3% |
| 2020 | $5,476 +3.4% | $50,910 |
| 2019 | $5,297 | $50,910 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,297 -3.3% | $51,270 |
| 2017 | $5,480 +3.6% | $51,270 +3% |
| 2016 | $5,291 | $49,780 |
| 2015 | $5,291 +3.8% | $49,780 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $5,099 -0.7% | $48,100 -2% |
| 2013 | $5,135 +11.6% | $49,080 |
| 2012 | $4,599 +5.9% | $49,080 |
| 2011 | $4,342 +2.5% | $49,080 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $4,235 | $49,870 |
| 2009 | -- | $49,870 +36.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $36,630 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $2,780 +1.2% | $35,980 +7.5% |
| 2006 | $2,747 +12.3% | $33,460 +12.9% |
| 2005 | $2,446 +10.5% | $29,630 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $2,213 +11.4% | $28,710 +12.9% |
| 2003 | $1,987 +7.9% | $25,440 +19% |
| 2002 | $1,843 +2.5% | $21,380 +2.6% |
| 2001 | $1,799 +6.5% | $20,840 +6% |
| 2000 | $1,690 | $19,660 |
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Neighborhood: 61801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Urbana 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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