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$235,000

For Sale - Active
501 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,226 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1932
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 21 hours ago
Updated: Sep 01, 2025 at 10:05AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$83
Cap Rate
5.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-1.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.93
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
2.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1932
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Enter into timeless charm with modern convenience in this beautifully updated historic two-story home in Champaign. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 stylishly updated bathrooms, this home blends classic character with thoughtful upgrades throughout. The main level showcases brand-new laminate flooring while the upper level boasts warm hardwoods. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the refreshed kitchen with updated appliances, and unwind in the generous primary suite with a large walk-in closet. The partially finished basement offers ample storage, and the attached 2-car garage includes durable epoxy flooring, shelving, new openers, and fresh gutters. Major updates include a new furnace for the lower level (2023), electric panel (2024), radon system (2025), water heater (2023), light fixtures, garage door openers, and more. Located near parks, restaurants, and shops, this home is a perfect blend of location, history, and modern living. ** VERY MOTIVATED SELLER! **

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Stucco

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 412011285017
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1932

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,207

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Champaign

Listing Details


Listed by:
Lisa Rector
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
(217) 356-6100

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12420188
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$83
Cap Rate
5.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-1.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.93
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
2.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$235,000
Amount financed:
-$188,000
Down payment:
$47,000
Closing costs:
$7,050
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$54,050
Square feet:
2,226
Cost per square foot:
$106
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.90

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$188,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,112
Property tax:
$351
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,603

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (18%)
18%-$351-$4,208
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (43%)
43%-$851-$10,208

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,029 $12,348
Mortgage payments:
-$1,112 -$13,344
Cash flow:
$83 $996