This charming home sits in a coveted central location, just three blocks from Hessel Park and about a mile from the University of Illinois campus. Yet its location is exceptionally quiet and low traffic. The house features a screened front. The original front door opens into a large living room. The entire main floor features 9-foot ceilings and oversize windows. Original oak floors run through all rooms, except the kitchen and bath. The dining room can easily host groups of eight or ten. The galley kitchen features ceramic tile flooring and solid surface counters. The bathroom has period-consistent honeycomb tile flooring. There is a white subway tile tub surround with a newer vinyl window with obscured glass for an excellent combination of daylight and privacy. Both bedrooms feature generous closet space and multiple windows. Perhaps the most unusual feature is the retractable attic stairway that leads to a fully finished attic with two rooms. (Finished attic is all visible in the 3D virtual tour; use extreme caution if attempting to open the stairs during showings.) A partially finished basement adds even more versatile space for games, home theater, or home gym. The backyard is fully fenced and features a recently added pergola. Finally, there is a generously sized two-car detached garage with electricity. See HD photo gallery and 3D virtual tour!
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$215,000
511 W Charles St, Champaign, IL 61820
3beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$216,400 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$1,638 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 12, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Matt Difanis, ABR,CIPS,GRI 217-369-6765,
RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
Bought with:
Joanna Smith
Real Broker, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12348381

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Study
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 445
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 X 95
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 432013184001
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Champaign
- Subdivision: Harris Place
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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