# 5 E Columbia Avenue unit: 5, Champaign, IL 61820

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba condo, $298,000 ($155/sqft), 1,921 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,506/mo. Listed 32 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $298,000 |
| Price/sqft | $155 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,921 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Condo (Condominium) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 32 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,291 |
| HOA | $215 |
| **Total** | **$1,506** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Champaign Elementary School
- **Middle:** Champaign Junior High School
- **High:** Central High School

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- 2 stories
- 1 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates in this beautiful, spacious loft-style condo located in vibrant downtown Champaign. Originally converted from a warehouse, this unique home features soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, and nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of versatile living space. Enjoy the best of urban living just steps from shopping, dining, nightlife, farmer's market and bus lines. This thoughtfully designed condo offers ample storage and flexible living areas, including a dedicated laundry room with in-unit washer and dryer and a private second-level deck-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent upgrades include: new A/C system, carpet, quartz kitchen countertops, kitchen sink, kitchen faucet, tile backsplash and stylish electric fireplace. An additional highlight is the direct access to an attached garage, a rare find in downtown living. Low-maintenance lifestyle with snow removal, exterior maintenance, structure insurance, trash/recycling, and garage power utilities. Don't miss your chance to own this distinctive downtown gem!

## Location

- **Address:** 5 E Columbia Avenue unit: 5, Champaign, IL 61820
- **County:** Champaign
- **Coordinates:** 40.120698, -88.242927
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.120698,-88.242927

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jill Hess
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX REALTY ASSOCIATES-CHA
- **Phone:** (217) 373-4964
- **Email:** jill@thejillhessteam.com

## Primary Photo

![5 E Columbia Avenue unit: 5 - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/19eb7c39ca7af0a97d6b92da8c2f2fa1l-f2301135502r.jpg)

*38 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5-e-columbia-avenue-unit-5-champaign-il-61820-12494038)*

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**MLS#:** 12494038 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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