Urbana Value-Add Opportunity – 77-Unit Multifamily Portfolio with Major Upside

Highlights:

• Unit Variety: 1–4 bedroom mix across 78 units in 6 buildings.
• Value-Add Upside: 14 units under rehab, 23 awaiting final inspection.
• Leasing Momentum: 22 units occupied, 19 fully rehabbed and ready to lease.
• Tenant-Paid Utilities: Separately metered; tenants pay electric and water.
• Strong Market Fundamentals: Surrounded by major employers and healthcare networks.
• Scalable Investment: Rare opportunity to acquire six buildings in one transaction.
• Investor Ready: Ideal for buyers looking to stabilize and grow cash flow.

Description:

The Proano Commercial Group is proud to present a 6-building, 78-unit multifamily portfolio in Urbana, IL, offering a compelling value-add opportunity in a stable and growing rental market. Located along Mitchem Drive and Vawter Avenue, the portfolio features a diverse unit mix, including sixteen 1-bed/1-bath units, forty-two 2-bed/1-bath units, twelve 3-bed/1-bath units, and eight 4-bed/2-bath units. Each building is separately metered, with tenants responsible for their own water and electric utilities—supported by electric furnaces and electric stoves in every unit. The current ownership has completed significant renovations, with 22 units currently occupied, 19 fully rehabbed and available for lease, 14 undergoing active renovation, and 23 awaiting final inspection before becoming rent-ready. The portfolio is in the process of being stabilized with a target occupancy of 90%+, consistent with market averages. This opportunity is ideal for an investor capable of backfilling the remaining units and capitalizing on a portfolio positioned for long-term stability and strong returns in one of Central Illinois’ most resilient rental markets

Urbana, part of the fast-growing Champaign-Urbana region in central Illinois, offers a compelling mix of economic drivers, regional accessibility, and strong quality of life. Positioned roughly 135 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 miles northeast of St. Louis, Urbana combines small-city ease with proximity to major Midwest markets.

At the core of the local economy is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the state’s flagship public research university, consistently ranked among the top 15 public universities nationally. As of 2025, the university serves over 56,000 students and employs more than 14,000 faculty and staff. Nearby Parkland College adds to the educational infrastructure, enrolling more than 18,000 students.

Healthcare is another key pillar of the area, with major systems like Carle Health—employing over 7,000 people and operating a 345-bed hospital—alongside OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center and Christie Clinic, both critical regional providers with hundreds of medical professionals and support staff.

Urbana also sits at the forefront of tech innovation, supported by the University of Illinois Research Park. The 700,000+ square foot campus houses over 120 companies and employs more than 2,100 professionals in sectors ranging from AI to biotech, with tenants including NVIDIA, Yahoo!, Capital One, and AbbVie.

Residents enjoy access to more than 600 acres of parks and green space, a nationally recognized public library, and a lively cultural scene marked by events such as the Pygmalion Festival and the Boneyard Arts Festival.

With its mix of educational excellence, healthcare infrastructure, and technology growth, Urbana presents a strong foundation for multifamily investment in 2025 and beyond.