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602 W California Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801

$279,900
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BEDS3 BATHS1 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,440 MLS#12651562
STATUSNew PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 116

Property Description

Welcome to the heart of the historic West Urbana Neighborhood Area-a/k/a The State Streets-where historic charm meets incredibly convenient proximity to the UI campus and to downtown Urbana. Originally built in 1918, this craftsman style home sits on a corner lot on two low traffic streets with side-facing oversize two-car attached garage with attic loft storage. The front of the house welcomes visitors through an enclosed front porch, while the back door opens onto a private, newly constructed deck. The inside of the house features original hardwood floors. The first floor features a private study with windows facing both north and south along with a wall of built-in shelves and an integrated bench. A spacious first floor laundry room/half bath combination is conveniently located a few steps off the kitchen, which is a major improvement from the many neighborhood homes with laundry in the basement and no first floor bath. The updated kitchen features a large pantry closet and another full-length built-in storage unit just a couple steps outside the kitchen. The second floor offers three bedrooms, one of which is part of a two-room suite, which makes for a private bedroom with adjoining study or dressing room area. The full basement offers excellent storage, hobby, or workshop space with excellent clearance and a utility sink. The current owner did a whole-house energy audit, followed by a list of improvements: foam insulation sprayed into the band joist areas in both basement and attic, added attic insulation, and a Trane high-efficiency gas furnace & high-efficiency two-stage central a/c in 2022. (Two-stage air conditioners can operate at two speeds to optimize comfort and humidity control based on outdoor heat and humidity.) One photo dates back to the home's early history as home for the Fears family, which owned the former Fears & Son Blue Ribbon Foods store in Urbana. Home has been recently pre-inspected with report on file. Water heater from 2018, and roof was new first layer in 2018. Check out the immersive 3D virtual tour (which includes back deck, garage & backyard) and the HD photo gallery!

602 W California Avenue | MLS# 12651562

This single family home located at 602 W California Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $279,900. This property was built in 1918 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 partial baths with 1440 sq. ft. W California Avenue is located within the District 116 school district. Search Urbana real estate on dawnlevins.dickersonnieman.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
Taxes: $7,187
Year Built: 1918

Amenities

Built-in Features

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Sun Room, Den, Study
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Brick, Wood Siding
Laundry: Main Level, In Unit, In Bathroom
Lot Dimensions: 65.54 X 117.5
Other Equipment: Radon Mitigation System
Parcel#: 922117159013
Parking: Yes, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 7
Township: Cunningham
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Sun Room: 15X8
Den: 11X8
Study: 12X11
Bedroom 2: 12X1
Bedroom 3: 12X9
Kitchen: 12X11
Laundry: 8X6
Living Room: 23X11
Primary Bedroom: 13X12

Local Schools

High School: Urbana High School
Middle School: Urbana Middle School
Elementary School: Leal Elementary School
School District: District 116

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA

Shown By

Agent Name: Dawn Levins
Agent Phone: (815) 601-1582
Agency Title: Dickerson & Nieman Realtors

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