• Primary Photo - Well Care for Century Home Within Walking Distance to U of I, Downtown, & Multiple Parks
  • Building Photo - Well Care for Century Home Within Walking Distance to U of I, Downtown, & Multiple Parks
    Building Photo - Well Care for Century Home Within Walking Distance to U of I, Downtown, & Multiple Parks
  • Building Photo - Well Care for Century Home Within Walking Distance to U of I, Downtown, & Multiple Parks
    Building Photo - Well Care for Century Home Within Walking Distance to U of I, Downtown, & Multiple Parks
$1,500 / Month

609 S Prairie St

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Champaign, IL 61820

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,302 sq ft

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    Available Aug 1

609 S Prairie St
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About This Home

$1,500 deposit, Available Aug 1

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in the heart of Champaign, IL. This well-maintained century home features beautiful hardwood flooring with an abundance of natural light throughout, spacious rooms, energy-efficient windows, updated HVAC systems including central ac, and a screened-in front porch perfect for enjoying the summer evenings. A one-car detached garage adds convenience during winter months or a great space for a workshop. The unfinished basement features an additional 631 sq. ft. of dry space. Situated within walking distance of the University of Illinois, downtown, and multiple parks, this home offers convenience and easy access to loads of amenities. Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely house your new home! -No Pets -Washer/Dryer Hookups or units are available to rent -Lawncare and Sewage are included in the rent

Unique Features

  • Walking Distance to University of Illinois
  • Updated Energy Efficient Windows
  • Lawn Care
  • Screened-In Front Porch
  • Sewage (UCSD)
  • Well Maintained Century Home
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Updated HVAC Systems

609 S Prairie St is a house located in Champaign County and the 61820 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Champaign Community Unit School District 4 attendance zone.

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Contact

  • Listed by Thrive | Thrive Property Management Company
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Neighborhood

Adjacent to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and directly west of Midtown, Downtown Champaign is the busy heart of this energetic college town. It is home to the Virginia Theatre, the Orpheum Children's Museum, and the Art Theater. With terrific shops, restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, Downtown Champaign always has something happening. Local hotspots include the Black Dog Smoke & Ale House and the Blind Pig Brewery.

During the summer (May to October), residents head to the Land Connection Champaign Farmers' Market. College football fans head to Zuppke Field at Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Fighting Illini. Year-round events provide even more to do and include the Street Fest, the Pygmalion Music Festival, Taste of Champaign-Urbana, and the Boneyard Arts Festival.

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Amenities
  • Walking Distance to University of Illinois
  • Updated Energy Efficient Windows
  • Lawn Care
  • Screened-In Front Porch
  • Sewage (UCSD)
  • Well Maintained Century Home
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Updated HVAC Systems
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Illinois
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Parkland College
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
609 S Prairie St is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from University of Illinois. It is also near Parkland College.
Schools
South Side Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Edison Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

609 S Prairie St is near University of Illinois/Willard, located 8.1 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Champaign-Urbana
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Rantoul Amtrak
Drive: 23 min 16.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
University of Illinois/Willard
 Drive: 21 min 8.1 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 609 S Prairie St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Parkhill Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Whiteline Market
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Johnstowne Centre
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
609 S Prairie St has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Orpheum Children's Science Museum
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Anita Purves Nature Center
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
University of Illinois Arboretum
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Staerkel Planetarium
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Meadowbrook Park and Interpretive Center
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
609 S Prairie St has 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Anita Purves Nature Center, and University of Illinois Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
The Pavilion Foundation
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The Carle Foundation Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
609 S Prairie St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is The Pavilion Foundation which is 1.1 miles away and a 20 minute walk.

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