1903 Mission Revival house in Urbana, Illinois - $485k

Splendid Mission Revival house for sale in Urbana, Illinois. Built in 1903 by architect Joseph W. Royer, Arts & Crafts detailing, wrap-around porch, period woodwork, original character, generous rooms, 8 bedrooms, 3935 square feet. $485,000.

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House overview

Designed and built by celebrated Urbana architect Joseph W. Royer as his personal residence in 1905, this stucco, broad-eaved Mission Revival gem blends Arts & Crafts detailing with a gracious wrap-around porch and abundant original character.

Set within the Joseph W. Royer Historic District at Oregon & Busey - now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places (listed April 18, 2022) - the property sits just off Lincoln Ave near campus and today functions as a student rooming house.

With its generous rooms, period woodwork, and intact historic fabric, it's poised to become either an extraordinary private residence or a compelling income producer (buyer to verify allowable uses). Exterior work is subject to local historic-district guidelines, helping preserve the streetscape's enduring charm.

A rare chance to steward a signature Urbana home with direct ties to the architect behind Urbana High School, the Urbana Free Library, and the Champaign County Courthouse.

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