MLS# 12525118 Champaign, IL 61821

Charming 5 bedroom, 2 full bath Craftsman style home located 4 doors from Clark Park. The home originated in 1926 as a Sears Bungalow. A 2 story addition in the late 1980's increased the home to its current SF and a 2018 Spectrum Design Group renovation updated the entire home with attention to original design style. The front porch sparks visions of seasonal enjoyment while relaxing on the porch swing. A welcoming ambiance embraces as you enter to the warmth of the updated interior. The home has great natural light and a nice flow. The first floor is comprised of the living room, dining room, full bath, breakfast room, kitchen, large walk-in pantry and 2 bedrooms (currently used as an office and a guest bedroom) offering flexibility for individualized living. The living room provides a cozy space to snuggle, enhanced with the custom fireplace and surround and flanking windows. Lovely hardwood flooring is present throughout the majority of the 1st floor and recessed LED lighting is present in the living and dining rooms. The dining room can accommodate a sizable table plus accessory pieces. The adjacent open staircase has been rebuilt and brought up to current code. Tucked behind the staircase with access from the side entry is a spacious drop zone, perfect for our unpredictable outerwear needs and a welcome surprise in a home of this vintage. An updated kitchen offers plenty of workspace with stainless appliances, granite counters, island/seating and generous walk-in pantry with custom shelving for super storage. An adjoining casual dining area allows for easy mealtime. A Pella slider leads to the back deck and fenced yard; raised beds are available for gardening. The first floor bedrooms have new ceilings and added crown moulding to mimic the home's main living area. All lighting and ceiling fans are updated throughout plus electrical is up to code. Most first floor windows were replaced 2018 (Pella). The 2nd floor was a completely gutted to the studs during the renovation; all wood doors/hardware, baseboards, door/window casings, hardwood flooring, all Pella windows (except bathroom), reconfigured Master bedroom with addition of windows and walk-in closet. The full bath renovation includes all plumbing fixtures, tub, tiled surround, additional electric, flooring, lighting, Room & Board double vanity with quartz counter. The unfinished 28X21 insulated attic area is not included in the square footage and is perfect for LOTS of storage or to finish for future living space! The laundry is located in the partially finished dry basement. Finished areas include a generous Recreatiion/Flex room and a room with a closet that could have multiple uses. Country Arbors landscaped the front yard and parkway, installed a subterranean soaker hose irrigation system and Flagstone steppers. The garage roof and 2/3 house roof were replaced in 2021 (front 1/3 was protected by trees and undamaged by hail, 11 yrs old), Furnace-14 yrs, AC-10 yrs, Water heater-12 yrs. The home was pre inspected 11/20/2025 by Healthy Homes Inspections for buyer convenience and available on request, a previous radon report 1.3 pCi/I. is also available. There's nothing to do but move in and make your own memories. Come visit, you'll be glad you did!