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    209 E University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820

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    COMMERCIAL - Champaign, IL

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    2,000 SF
    Added:
    May 17, 2026
    Days on Market:
    2
    Last Refresh:
    May 18 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 209 E University Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Lease
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Zoning
    COMMR
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,000 SF

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    Lots pt 3, 4 Block 2 Campbell and Kirkpatrick's Add
    Tax Annual Amount
    11871

    Utilities

    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    2018
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Shannon Collins
    Shannon Collins

    Listing agent Shannon Collins License #ILLINOIS475.178418

    Listing office Green Street Realty 510 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL

    Listing date May 17, 2026

    MLS# 12650643

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    HighLights

    • Recently renovated 2,000 SF second‑generation restaurant space.
    • Fully equipped with commercial hood and walk‑in cooler in excellent working condition, saving build‑out costs.
    • High‑traffic location on a corridor near a university campus.
    • Generous dining area with ample seating capacity.
    • Two ADA‑compliant restrooms.
    • Fully leased residential apartments above provide a built‑in customer base.

    Overview

    This 2,000 SF second-generation restaurant space is located on a high-traffic corridor near a university campus. The recently renovated suite includes a commercial hood and a walk-in cooler in excellent working condition. The space features a generous dining area, providing ample seating capacity, along with two ADA-compliant restrooms. The layout supports both dine-in service and efficient kitchen operations, making it suitable for a wide range of restaurant concepts. The location benefits from strong visibility and consistent foot traffic driven by the nearby campus and surrounding neighborhood. Fully leased residential apartments above the space create a built-in customer base and steady daily activity. This location offers the infrastructure, accessibility, and exposure for a restaurant to quickly become operational.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Mc Mahon Realty ... Real Estate Agency The Burrito Lab Restaurant Fagen Scooters Motorcycle Shop Nicholas Bridgett, LCSW Psychotherapist PERFECT BROWS Hair Salon

    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
    -88.246347
    Latitude
    40.116

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Turnkey restaurant space with high visibility near campus.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 209 E University Avenue Champaign, IL.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Recently renovated 2,000 SF second‑generation restaurant space.; Fully equipped with commercial hood and walk‑in cooler in excellent working condition, saving build‑out costs.; High‑traffic location on a corridor near a university campus.
    (217) 356-8750
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    Shannon Collins
    Shannon Collins
    Real Estate License ID: ILLINOIS475.178418
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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

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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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