"Once in a lifetime" is a familiar adage that aptly applies to this home, owned by the same family since 1957! The loving care, tasteful updates, attention to historic detail and excellent condition make this home special and truly one you will not want to miss! The location is convenient to UIUC, Leal School, area parks and less than a 5 minute stroll to enjoy all downtown Urbana amenities. This 2 story brick home has 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, a partially finished full basement and 1 car detached garage plus a fenced, masterfully landscaped yard with flagstone patio, deck, garden space and a flagstone firepit adds to outdoor enjoyment. Upon arrival, one cannot help but notice the attractive Mahogany front entry, handmade/custom designed (2025) to enhance a previous renovation that enclosed and converted a porch to seamless living space that now includes an office, 1/2 bath and a welcoming skylit foyer. 50 year Oak hardwoods flow through the living and dining rooms with original refinished hardwoods on the 2nd floor. The wood burning fireplace is located in the living room with side shelving and expansive mantle to create an inviting ambiance for cozy relaxation. The dining room is generously sized for gatherings and a built-in window seat is a perfect spot to daydream or display your favorite greenery. The adjacent kitchen is updated and abounds with custom Techline cabinetry, all stainless appliances and gleaming granite counters provide plenty of elbow room for meal prep or expansive serving area. Relocation of steps to the 1st floor landing and open staircase have created a design unique to this home. There are three bedrooms located on the 2nd floor and a generous hallway closet provides good storage. The full bathroom has been updated and is shared. A full, dry basement includes a finished area suitable for family room use, flex room (previous darkroom), a large laundry room and storage room with built-in shelving and workbench. The driveway access is shared with a very congenial neighbor and leads to the homes separate garage/parking. New garage door and opener installed 4-25, HVAC '24, Water heater '25, replaced sidewalks, 1/2 bath addition '24, 2016 Roof, tear-off-all new decking, 50 yr shingles with transferrable warranty, soffits and gutters, interior 6 panel wood doors/hardware, window blinds, Tiffany lighting, updated plumbing/wiring and stainless chimney liner are some updates. A comprehensive update list is in additional attachments. The square footage from a 4/30/25 professional appraisal. Healthy Homes has pre inspected the home for your convenience, all repairs COMPLETED, inspection is available at the house or emailed on request. Seller prefers no inspection contingency. When there is so much heart in a home leaving is hard, but the sellers are ready for the next owners to enjoy and make their own lifetime memories. Come visit, you'll be happy you did! Schedule a Private Showing

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