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    41 E University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821

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    COMMERCIAL - Champaign, IL

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Jun 10, 2024
    Days on Market:
    712
    Last Refresh:
    May 22 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 41 E University Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Zoning
    COMMR
    Standard status
    Active

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2023
    Tax Description
    NOT FOR SALE

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1913
    Floors in Building
    3
    Flooring type
    Wood, Tile, Vinyl

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    Listing Contact
    Debby Auble

    Listing agent Debby Auble License #471013006

    Listing office WARD & ASSOCIATES 8 Main Street, Champaign, IL

    Listing date Jun 10, 2024

    MLS# 12080025

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    HighLights

    • High‑visibility location in the heart of Downtown Champaign with high traffic count.
    • Versatile 3400 sq ft space suitable for restaurant, retail, or business (formerly a salon).
    • Close proximity to the Illinois Terminal hub (bus and rail) and the University of Illinois (55,000+ students).
    • Abundant natural light and city views from large east and north windows.
    • Located in a vibrant downtown area with restaurants, microbreweries, arts, and a strong residential/employment base.
    • Includes reception area, storage, dressing room, 2 restrooms, 4 treatment rooms, and kitchen.

    Overview

    Located in the historic Traction Building in the heart of Downtown Champaign, this commercial space offers high visibility and traffic. The first-floor space, formerly a salon, is suitable for restaurant, retail, or business use. The space is approximately 3400 square feet and includes a reception area, storage room, dressing room, two restrooms, four treatment rooms, and a kitchen. Flooring consists of maple, ceramic, and vinyl tile. The space is ADA compliant. Downtown Champaign features restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs, along with a cultural and arts scene. The area has mixed-use properties and multi-family developments, creating a residential population combined with daytime employment, establishing a customer and client base. The property is across the street from the Illinois Terminal hub, which provides a consolidated terminal for inter-city bus service, rail passenger service, and a major transfer point for local mass transit service. It also has easy access to the University of Illinois with over 55,000 students. Public parking is available across the street, and private lease parking is also available.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Whole Body Health ... Alternative Medicine Practice TLT Properties Property Management Company Lynda Alper Counselor Blue Frog Restorations Construction Company Champaign Van Rental Car Rental Facility

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Champaign
    County
    Champaign
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.24219
    Latitude
    40.116035

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - High-visibility retail space in historic downtown Champaign.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 41 E University Avenue Champaign, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑visibility location in the heart of Downtown Champaign with high traffic count.; Versatile 3400 sq ft space suitable for restaurant, retail, or business (formerly a salon).; Close proximity to the Illinois Terminal hub (bus and rail) and the University of Illinois (55,000+ students).
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    Listing Contact
    Debby Auble
    Real Estate License ID: 471013006
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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