"Once in a lifetime" is a familiar adage that aptly applies to this home, owned by the same family since 1957! The loving care, tasteful updates, attention to historic detail and excellent condition make this home truly one you will not want to miss! The location is convenient to UIUC, Leal School, area parks and less than a 5 minute stroll to enjoy all downtown Urbana amenities. This 2 story brick home has 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, a partially finished full basement and 1 car detached garage plus a fenced, masterfully landscaped yard with flagstone patio, deck, garden space and rustic firepit adds to outdoor enjoyment. Upon arrival, one cannot help but notice the Mahogany front entry, custom designed/built (2025) to enhance a previous renovation that enclosed and converted a porch to seamless living space that includes an office, new 1/2 bath and a welcoming skylit foyer. Recently installed 50 year Oak hardwoods flow through the living and dining rooms with original refinished hardwoods on the 2nd floor. The wood burning fireplace is located in the living room with side shelving and expansive mantle to create an inviting ambiance for cozy relaxation. The dining room is generously sized for gatherings and a built-in window seat is a perfect spot to daydream or display your favorite greenery. The adjacent kitchen is updated and abounds with custom Techline cabinetry, all stainless appliances and gleaming granite counters provide plenty of elbow room for meal prep or expansive serving area. Relocation of steps to the 1st floor landing and open staircase have created a design distinctive to this home. There are three bedrooms located on the 2nd floor and a generous hallway closet provides good storage. The full bathroom has been updated and is shared. A full, dry basement includes a finished area suitable for family room use, a flex room (previous darkroom), a large laundry room and storage room with built-in shelving and workbench. The driveway access is shared with a very congenial neighbor and leads to the homes separate garage/parking. New garage door and opener installed 4-25, HVAC '24, Water heater '25, replaced sidewalks, 1/2 bath addition '24, 2016 Roof, tear-off-all new decking, 50 yr shingles with transferrable warranty, soffits and gutters, interior 6 panel wood doors/hardware, window blinds, Tiffany lighting, updated plumbing/wiring and stainless chimney liner are some updates. Please check out or request a copy of the comprehensive update list located in additional attachments. The square footage taken from a 4/30/25 professional appraisal. Healthy Homes has inspected the home for your convenience, all repairs. have been COMPLETED, inspection is available at the house or emailed on request. Seller prefers no inspection contingency. When there is so much heart in a home leaving is hard, but the sellers are ready for the next owners to enjoy and make their own lifetime memories. Come visit, you'll be happy you did!
Contingent
Price cut: $10K (6/26)
$315,000
606 S Cedar St, Urbana, IL 61801
3beds
1,480sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
5,313 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick homeWood burning fireplaceNew garage doorGarden spaceFenced masterfully landscaped yardReplaced sidewalksOak hardwoods
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Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 03:40pm
Listing courtesy of:
Susan Laesch 217-778-8492,
Coldwell Banker R.E. Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12364569

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Foyer, Storage, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, French Doors, Pocket Door(s), 6 Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 190
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 5,313 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 115.5 X 46
Details
- Parcel number: 922117187004
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Water conservation: Low flow commode, Low flow fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Urbana
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $6,391
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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