Matt Difanis & Lori Bellafiore, REALTORS®
One of REALTOR® Magazine's "30 Under 30" for 2004

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Matt Difanis, REALTOR®

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Real-Time MLS Search: Champaign County Area Listings

Use the link above to perform real-time searches of the Champaign County Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The search function gives you access to new listings at the same instant that those properties become available to area REALTORS. The consumer search functionality is more limited than the search capabilities that are available to REALTORS, so please contact me if you want more information about a property or if your criteria are more specific than the search criteria available above.

My Listings

The property below are my own listings, sorted in descending order of price for active listings. Click any thumbnail image to view the complete online photo tour of that property. Listings currently under contract appear at the bottom of the page.

4806 Sandcherry, Champaign: Reduced to $794,900

  • 3,065 sq. ft. raised ranch
  • 5,600 exquisitely finished total sq. ft.
  • Only a year old
  • Custom built by Unique Homes

Offering 5,600 exquisitely finished square feet, this home features exceptional luxury and a caliber of finish work that you must see to appreciate. The 14-foot-tall foyer with barrel rolled ceiling greets you at the front door. The great room also boasts a 14-foot ceiling, and the rest of the 1st floor features 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot solid maple doors & trim. The great room's highlights include a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace surround, coffered ceilings with intricate trim detail, and a wall of windows framing the lake view. The kitchen offers hand-crafted cherry cabinetry & all the features expected of this price range. The 9-ft finished lower level features a spectacular bar & 2nd kitchen, 2 bedrooms, theater, family room & many daylight windows. 68 large images in virtual tour!

 

916 E. CR 2750N, Mansfield: Reduced to $275,900

  • 3,065 sq. ft. raised ranch
  • 5,600 exquisitely finished total sq. ft.
  • Only a year old
  • Custom built by Unique Homes

The owners of this historic farmhouse have lovingly restored & improved the house to combine historic charm & character with excellent condition. The 1st floor features spectacular oak woodwork, including original floors, trim, 2 sets of solid pocket doors & beautiful open staircase. The 2nd floor features finished pine plank flooring under the carpet & original transom windows over 2nd floor doors. The master bedroom features generous proportions & a distinctive bay window, while the adjoining full bath offers a stunning remodel. The kitchen offers newer double oven & 36" stainless range hood. The exceptionally usable basement includes new boiler in 2008. Property includes 2-car attached garage, 2-car detached garage/workshop & potting shed. **See 56 images in virtual tour!**

 Contact Lori for additional information or to schedule a showing: Lori@MattDifanis.com or 217-202-3820.

 

4108 Crail Road, Champaign: $242,900

  • 4 BR, 2.5 baths
  • Approx. 2,328 sq. ft.
  • Full unfinished basement
  • Backs up to neighborhood walking path

This traditional two-story home sits on a landscaped lot that backs up to neighborhood walking path. The wrap-around front porch creates an inviting look from the street, while offering functional sitting space for enjoying the front yard view in the shade. The backyard features a large deck overlooking the landscaped backyard with a backdrop of mature evergreens along the commons. Inside, the house features generously proportioned rooms throughout, arranged in a popular layout that offers separated living room and family room with stone fireplace. The living room and formal dining room feature Hunter Douglas blinds. Master suite offers garden tub & separate shower, along with oversize vanity area. Other highlights include very finishable basement & roughed-in central vac. **See VT!**

 

602 S. James, Champaign: Reduced to $184,900

  • 3BR, 1.5 baths

  • 1,964 square feet

  • Brick Cape Cod

  • Finished basement family room

  • Hundreds of feet of wood floors.

This brick Cape Cod offers a charming exterior combined with a surprisingly large interior. Major recent improvements include all new 2nd floor windows in 2007, new roof in 2007, HVAC in 1999, and 2nd floor bath remodeled with stunning Portuguese limestone tile. The floor plan offers generously proportioned rooms throughout, including exceptional living room, master bedroom, and fully finished basement family room with second fireplace. The living room adjoins the screened porch through French doors. The screened porch offers southern exposure and a view across the open south side of the lawn. The house sits less than a block from the blue bus line, which provides access to the heart of the UI campus, and Clark Park is less than three blocks. **See complete photo tour.**

 

2507 S. Lynn, Urbana: $184,900

  • 4 BR, 2 full baths

  • 2,321 square feet

  • 178-foot deep lot

  • Brand new roof in 2008 (tear-off)

  • Remodeled kitchen

**Brand new roof--tear-off & new 30-yr architectural shingles completed in April 2008!** This SE Urbana ranch offers a surprising amount of square footage with generous room sizes throughout. Highlights include 2 fireplaces, 2 large skylights in living room, step-down family room, remodeled kitchen with upscale cabinetry, & luxurious master suite with walk-in closet & full bath with oversize whirlpool tub. The 178-foot-deep lot backs up to a private swim & tennis club, and the fenced backyard features a large deck for enjoying the outdoors. **Note virtual tour & PDF floor plan.**

 

1113 Clapper Court, Mahomet: Reduced to $179,900

  • 6-yr-old custom built

  • 1,725 sq. ft., plus full basement!

  • 3BR, 2 baths

  • Located on .5-acre lot

  • Desirable rural Mahomet subdivision

This custom-built ranch home sits on a half-acre cul-de-sac lot in a rural subdivision that feels like a vacation community. The house features an all-brick facade with a large front porch. Inside, the house offers generously proportioned bedrooms and a kitchen that combines plentiful casual dining space with abundant counter and cabinetry space. Natural light floods the kitchen through five windows, including a bay window with window seat. There is an open staircase to the full basement, which provides excellent integration into the floor plan if the future owner creates additional finished rooms in the 1,700 square foot basement. The current owners meticulously placed trees along the lot perimeter to enhance privacy from the backyard & deck.

 

806 S. Lynn, Champaign: Reduced to $174,900!

  • Vintage cottage style house in historic neighborhood

  • 3BR, 2 full baths

  • 1,564 square feet

  • Loads of charm & original woodwork

This vintage cottage combines historic charm with modern amenities and a location close to campus, bus lines, schools, Hessel Park & downtown Champaign. The house features original hardwood floors & stunning woodwork throughout the 1st floor. The kitchen boasts a complete remodel, including ceramic tile floors, ceramic countertops, new maple cabinets & new appliances. The 2nd floor features a large bedroom along with an adjacent full bath & a study or storage room. The roof is new in the last few years, featuring long life architectural shingles. **See 29 large images in the virtual tour.**

 

508 E. Harding, Urbana: Reduced to $164,900

  • 4 BR, 2 full baths

  • 80'x130' oversize lot

  • Hundreds of sq. ft. of hardwood flooring

  • Finished basement family room

  • 1,693 square feet

This home offers uncommon amenities and space in a desirable central location. The large 2-car attached garage offers bonus workshop or storage room. The master bedroom boasts three closets, a custom built window seat, and a full adjoining bath. The living room, dining room, hallway, and three front bedrooms feature original oak flooring in excellent condition. Kitchen and baths have been beautifully remodeled in recent years. Both the living room and lower level family room have fireplaces. The oversize lot offers a generously sized backyard with patio and garden shed.

 

2004 Lynwood, Champaign: $159,900

  • 3BR, 2 full baths

  • Approx. 1,660 sq. ft.

  • All brick construction

  • New windows in 2008

  • New a/c in 2004

  • Excellent layout & room sizes

Located in a popular South Central Champaign neighborhood near bus lines, this ranch offers a very low maintenance exterior with brick on all sides and vinyl replacement windows that were installed in 2008. Other highlights include generous room sizes throughout, separate living room and family room, and a surprisingly large master bedroom with 2 closets and full adjoining bath. The 3 bedrooms feature original oak flooring, while all other rooms feature new flooring in recent years. The whole house has been freshly painted and is totally move-in ready. The backyard features a large deck and privacy fencing. **See complete photo tour!**

 

1101 Scottsdale, Champaign: $149,900

  • 3BR, 2.5 baths
  • Large 2-car garage
  • Nearly 1,700 sq. ft.
  • Bonus study or nursery room upstairs
  • Convenient location
  • FHA approved!

Not your ordinary bi-level! The owners replaced the roof in the last year, along with all sheathing. The fenced, landscaped backyard features an elaborate multi-tier deck with hot tub and screened porch area that is configured as a tropical themed bar. There is also an oversize two-car garage that also features a new roof. Inside, the kitchen features a dramatic remodel that opens the kitchen to the living and dining areas, while preserving tremendous storage and counter space. The upper level offers three bedrooms & a full bath, while the lower level features two more large bedrooms, including a 23'6" long master bedroom. There is also excellent storage in the lower level utility room. The house features Ethernet wiring throughout. **See complete photo tour.**

 

1828 Tahoe Ct., Champaign: $144,900

  • 3BR, 2.5 baths
  • Large 2-car garage
  • Nearly 1,700 sq. ft.
  • Bonus study or nursery room upstairs
  • Convenient location
  • FHA approved!

This condo offers a well packaged & surprisingly large floor plan. The front door opens to hardwood flooring that runs from the front entry through the hallway and dining room. The dining room features a dramatic cathedral ceiling, a glass door to the back deck & a pass-through window to the kitchen, making it easy to converse between the two rooms. The kitchen offers space for a dinette table or for a movable island for added prep space. The living room features wood-burning fireplace. The master suite includes a full bath & 2 walk-in closets. The 3rd bedroom includes adjoining study space. The deck overlooks expansive backyard commons. Other highlights include generous garage & 90% furnace. FHA-APPROVED DEVELOPMENT! **See complete photo tour.**

Contact Lori for additional information or to schedule a showing: Lori@MattDifanis.com or 217-202-3820.

 

708 S. Foley, Champaign: Reduced to $129,900

  • 2 BR,  1.5 baths
  • 885 square feet
  • 1-car detached garage
  • Complete remodel
  • Amazing new kitchen, larger than expected
  • Much original charm

This charming bungalow features a comprehensive remodel, including siding, windows, flooring, paint, lighting, kitchen & baths. The exterior features a new front porch. Other highlights include 100-Amp electric service with breakers, much new wiring, and modern forced air natural gas furnace and central a/c. The new kitchen is far larger than expected, featuring Ikea cabinetry, ceramic tile flooring, and upscale stainless steel appliances. There are two kitchen windows for excellent natural light. The current owner created the half bath from scratch, just off the kitchen, and the full bath has also been completely remade. The location is 200 feet from the blue bus line that provides service to the heart of the UI campus, and schools, parks, and downtown are nearby. **See photo tour.**

 

3786 Thornhill, Champaign: $129,900

  • 2 BR, 2 baths, 1,290 square feet
  • Windows overlook mature tree line
  • Close to clubhouse
  • Upscale condo community offers pool & workout facilities

This "Killarney" floor plan, located in the upscale Cobblefield Point Condominiums, offers a large kitchen with dining area that overlooks a huge living room with dramatic cathedral ceiling. The corner gas fireplace offers more wall space for furniture placement or home theater configurations. The living room features a glass door that opens to the 2nd floor covered deck that faces north, overlooking a mature tree line. This unit sits directly across from the clubhouse, which offers workout facilities, meeting or party space, swimming pool, and hot tub. Condo fees cover building insurance, snow removal, lawn care & garbage.

 

1617 Tahoe Ct., Champaign: Now reduced to $127,500

  • 3 BR, 2.5 baths
  • 2-car attached garage
  • Nearly 1,500 sq. ft.
  • Located in a quiet condo community just east of Duncan Rd.

This condo offers a remarkably well packaged floor plan that includes a luxurious master suite with full bath and walk-in closet. The front door opens into the living room with cathedral ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and plentiful space for furnishings. The kitchen is open to the dining room, which provides a great layout for food service or casual meals at the breakfast bar. The back windows face west, overlooking the backyard and a backdrop of mature evergreen trees that provides privacy and shade from late day sun. The kitchen includes dishwasher, smooth-top range, range hood, and side-by-side refrigerator. **FHA approved development!**

 

2167 Harbortown Circle, Champaign: Reduced to $125,900

  • 3 BR, 1.5 baths
  • Nearly 1,500 sq. ft.
  • 1-car attached garage
  • Quiet,  desirable location E of Mattis and N of Windsor
  • Newer furnace & a/c

This condominium offers a versatile layout that features as its centerpiece a bright and sunny living room with cathedral ceiling, windows on two sides, and a gas log fireplace. There is a large study or sitting room area that adjoins the living room (measurements shown under family room above). The 3rd bedroom has had part of a wall opened into a large doorway to make it well suited for use as a family room. This can easily be changed back to a private bedroom if desired. The deck and many of the unit's windows overlook a green commons area. The furnace is 7 years old; a/c is 2 years old. Monthly fee includes outside repairs, snow removal, trash hauling, lawn care, & building insurance.

 

2512 Heritage, Champaign: $117,900
Also available for rent @ $995/mo.

  • 3BR, 2 full baths
  • 1,130 square feet
  • Ranch style plan that lives like a house
  • 2-car attached garage
  • Beautiful condition

This home lives like a house, while offering the convenience of a condo! The ranch style layout means easy accessibility and no neighbors above or below, and common walls are not near living room, so you can enjoy movies or music without disturbing others. The living room features a cathedral ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. The unit has been expertly painted and decorated & offers excellent condition. The split bedroom plan puts the master suite, along with its walk-in closet and generously sized full bath, away from the other two bedrooms. Dishwasher replaced in 2007; water heater and laundry appliances new in 2004. **See complete photo tour.**

 

11613A W. Union, Champaign: $109,900

  • 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths

  • 1-car attached garage

  • 1,300 square feet

  • Versatile layout

  • Convenient location

  • Newer construction in historic neighborhood

This duplex style condo lives like a zero-lot, offering private yard space and no fees. It provides the opportunity to live in a large, modern home in a centrally located, historic neighborhood. The location puts multiple bus lines & shopping within easy reach. The floor plan offers generous living space that can accommodate formal dining if desired. There are 4 Polk Audio in-wall speakers ready for you to connect your receiver. The 2nd floor features an enormous bedroom that would also be well suited for use as a home office or media room. The kitchen includes all appliances, & laundry appliances stay, too. There are no restrictions on investor ownership, making this a great opportunity for owner-occupants and investors alike! **See complete photo tour!**

 

1006 Crestwood, Urbana: $89,900

  • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath

  • 775 square feet

  • On bus line

  • Convenient campus proximity

  • Newer siding, roof, HVAC & Gutter Guard

Great home in great location! Major updates have been done: furnace & central a/c in 2000, roof (complete tear-off) in 2005, Gutter Guard system in 2005 (15-yr warranty transfers), garage door and opener in 2003, vinyl siding on house and garage, & new stove. The home's interior features a Youngstown eat-in kitchen. The corner lot offers a large yard with mature trees and space for a garden. Close to campus and shopping. On bus line (at bus stop). **See virtual tour for additional photos**

 

Lot 4 Rocky Ridge Subdivision, Monticello:
Reduced to $89,900

  • 5.07 acres of rolling terrain

  • Driveway & culvert already installed

  • 1.5 miles from Monticello

  • Easy access to C-U

Enjoy a rural five acre lot with rolling topography, yet located only 1.5 miles from Monticello. Located in the desirable Monticello school district. The location just off Monticello Road offers easy access to I-57 as well as to Monticello. Current owners installed 180 feet of 20-foot-wide rock road into the lot to future home site, as well as culvert and ditch work at the county road entrance to the driveway.  Click here for a complete photo tour. Additional condo documents, rules, financials, etc., available upon request. Click the links below to download the following documents as Adobe Acrobat files:

 

304 S. Market, Bondville: $42,500

  • Rented for $575/mo.
  • Excellent cash flow
  • 3 BR, 1 bath
  • 1,045 square feet
  • Located 5 min. west of Champaign & in Champaign school dist.

Do not be fooled by the outside appearance! This property offers a surprisingly comfortable and well appointed interior and immediate rental income of $575 per month. The home consists of a mobile home with a living room addition and a master bedroom addition, plus a deep lot (40' x 132') with a garden shed. Kitchen and bath both feature tasteful updates, and the current owner performed much needed structural reinforcement in the master bedroom addition. **See photo tour.**

 

106 Juniper, Mahomet: $158,900

  • 5 yrs old & like new!

  • 1,530 sq. ft.

  • Less than 1 mile from I-74 and Lake of the Woods Park

  • Generous room sizes & luxurious master suite

This ranch home offers generous proportions and like-new condition in an outstanding location that is less than a mile from I-74 access and Lake of the Woods forest preserve park. The current original owner included thoughtful features, such as an insulated laundry room for sound suppression, in-wall speaker wiring for rear speakers in the living room with no visible wires, and a living room layout that lends itself to ideal placement of audio/video equipment, while placing the fireplace in the corner. The master suite features a walk-in closet and adjoining bath with double vanities and oversize garden tub. Other highlights include Andersen windows, upscale appliance package, gas line plumbed to patio for gas grill, and many closets throughout.

 

508 S. Edwin, Champaign: $119,900

  • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
  • Approx. 950 sq. ft.
  • Newer roof, windows, deck & freshly painted aluminum siding
  • Charming cottage style architecture

This picture-perfect cottage features a charming exterior with newer roof, windows, deck & freshly painted aluminum siding. Inside, a 20-foot-long front living room greets you at the front door, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, 5 windows facing 3 directions, & arched doorway leading to the formal dining room. The 1st floor bedroom functions well as an office or family room. The 2nd floor consists of an attractive and functional 2-room suite: an open sitting room or study area at the top of the stairs and a private bedroom. The suite also includes an exceptional walk-in closet. Newly redesigned basement stairs now offer much more convenient access to the unfinished basement, offering storage, laundry (with newer included appliances) & modern furnace & a/c.

 

Matthew I. Difanis
RE/MAX Realty Associates
2009 Fox Dr., Ste G
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-5700
Matt@MattDifanis.com

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