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Last sold for $72,500 on Jan 8, 2014

204 W ELLS AVE

CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820
2
Baths
1,482 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,500 · Jan 8, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,276 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$126,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCHAMPAIGN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 240 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Edison Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
South Side Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Champaign Community Unit School District 4

Neighborhood · ZIP 61820These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.38%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,375
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,160 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,027
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$50,653
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

204 W Ells Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Champaign 61820
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Champaign County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Champaign County

How it measures up in Champaign 61820

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Champaign 61820.

Living area1,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,053 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 204 W Ells Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChampaign 61820Champaign County
Living areabigger than1,482 ft²85% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac40% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than189511% of homes4% of homes

About 204 W Ells Ave

When did 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL last sell?

204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL last sold on Jan 8, 2014 for $72,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL?

204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL has 2 bathrooms, 1,482 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL built?

204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL?

204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL is assigned to Edison Middle School (middle), rated C-; South Side Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Central High School (high), rated B. All sit in Champaign Community Unit School District 4. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL compare to other homes in Champaign 61820?

Among the 4,839 homes in Champaign 61820, it is bigger than 85% of them (1,482 ft² against a typical 1,053 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1895 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 204 W Ells Ave, Champaign, IL was $3,276. The county assessed it at $42,150.

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