709 La Sell Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820


$265,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,710
Cost/Sqft: $98
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1957
Property Taxes: $6,097
Days On Market: 1999
Lot Size: 0,46
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Description

Extraordinary opportunity to own a beautiful mid-century modern home in a highly sought after classic Champaign location. One owner ranch, close to the Country Club & Hessel Park & neighboring some of the areas most admired homes. Original owner, one level, 2700 sqft home with another 1700 sqft partially finished basement. Custom, carpenter built in 1957, with a layout that was way ahead of its time in design. Open floor plan from eat-in-kitchen to cozy family room, with 2nd stone fireplace & built in desk area & over-sized sliding patio door to back deck. Impressive 25 x 21 sunken living room with soaring cathedral ceilings, features a eye catching, floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Gorgeous Indiana limestone & redwood exterior. Lovely built in's & cabinets & pocket doors throughout & all closets are cedar or hardwood lined with solid wood shelves. Rare, gorgeous "tongue and groove" hardwood paneling in family room. Updated appliances, new solid quartz kitchen sink w/pull down faucet & new light fixtures/fans. Natural shades of original Virginia slate floor in entry. Brand new carpet & fresh paint in updated neutral greys/browns for current colors and decor. Separate, large formal dining rm w/corner windows, a lovely built in cabinet & original full wall mural. Master suite has huge walk thru closet to full bath with marble tiled tub & shower. Wonderful views out the walls of windows in 22 x 14 attached 4-season "Florida" room, w/cathedral ceilings w/wood beams, ceramic tile floor half stone accent wall, 2 skylights, cove lighting, stone accent wall, a mini wet bar area & new ceiling fan. Basement is the entire foot print of the home with enormous open space for media room (w/shuffle board inlaid in the original tile floor & game pucks) Bsmt also has separate bonus room with 3 closets & a huge unfinished area. Brand new roof with 50 year architectural shingles. Attached 2.5 bay garage has direct access to the basement stairs and back hall area. (perfect and plenty of space to add a 3rd bath) Easy access, unique rear entry garage adds to handsome curb appeal, while providing private parking spaces behind the house/in the garage & off street parking for at least 12 cars.Big laundry room off the kitchen on main level. This one truly defines the term "sprawling ranch" w/space for everyone and everything. Careful steps have been taken to preserve many of the wonderful mid century features. Outstanding location offers great proximity and convenient access all. Beautiful, tree-lined street is lovely all seasons....Manicured landscaped lawns, mature trees with breath taking spring blooms, vibrant fall colors, & a stunning winter wonderland. Great community feel on this particular street, with "drinks on the driveway" & neighbors gatherings in summer months. Love where you live! This is not "just another house"...it's a real home. Now's the chance to make it your very own Centrally located in the heart of Champaign, with strong property values, mature trees & consistent demand!

Property Specifics

Single Family
Ranch
1957
Full
No
0.46
Champaign
— / Not Applicable
None
Public
Public Sewer
10682786
432013351006

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Champaign Elementary School
4
Middle School
Champaign/middle Call Unit 4 351
4 Not in DB
High School
Centennial High School
4 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
24 Apr, 2020 Sold $265,000 MRED MLS
3 Apr, 2020 Under contract $265,000 MRED MLS
3 Apr, 2020 Listed for sale $265,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Foyer,Walk In Closet,Sun Room,Recreation Room,Storage,Utility Room-Lower Level,Office
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

2
Concrete Perimeter
Concrete
Patio, Porch, Hot Tub
Mature Trees
100 X 135.6
Full
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven
Not in DB
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Double Sided

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $6,097

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