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Highlights

  • Common area conference room with AV capabilities
  • ADA compliant common area restrooms
  • On-site EV charging station
  • Shared coffee bar
  • Scenic pond front location with dock and walking paths
  • Access to UC2B fiber

All Available Spaces(2)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor, Ste 110
  • 4,689 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $28.71 CAD/SF/YR $2.39 CAD/SF/MO $134,601 CAD/YR $11,217 CAD/MO
  • Office
  • -
  • Now

Position your team in the University of Illinois Research Park innovation hub in this move-in ready, fully furnished office suite located within 2021 S. First Street. This turnkey space features modern finishes, high-quality furnishings, and a professional environment. Located along First Street, the suite benefits from prominent visibility and convenient access within the Research Park and broader University community. Employees and visitors will appreciate the walkable access to nearby amenities, including the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and the State Farm Center, as well as close proximity to Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic venues. Combining convenience, visibility, and a dynamic innovation-driven setting, this suite offers a unique opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence within one of the Midwest’s leading research and technology ecosystems.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • 2nd Floor, Ste 203
  • 1,502 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $25.97 CAD/SF/YR $2.16 CAD/SF/MO $39,010 CAD/YR $3,251 CAD/MO
  • Office
  • Full Build-Out
  • Now

Suite 203 at 2021 S. First Street offers a move in ready workspace designed for starter teams looking to grow. The suite features two private offices with scenic pond views and abundant natural light, complemented by a spacious open area ideal for workstations and collaborative seating.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • 2 Private Offices
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Natural Light
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor, Ste 110 4,689 SF Negotiable $28.71 CAD/SF/YR $2.39 CAD/SF/MO $134,601 CAD/YR $11,217 CAD/MO Office - Now
2nd Floor, Ste 203 1,502 SF Negotiable $25.97 CAD/SF/YR $2.16 CAD/SF/MO $39,010 CAD/YR $3,251 CAD/MO Office Full Build-Out Now

1st Floor, Ste 110

Size
4,689 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$28.71 CAD/SF/YR $2.39 CAD/SF/MO $134,601 CAD/YR $11,217 CAD/MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
-
Available
Now

2nd Floor, Ste 203

Size
1,502 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$25.97 CAD/SF/YR $2.16 CAD/SF/MO $39,010 CAD/YR $3,251 CAD/MO
Space Use
Office
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
Now

1st Floor, Ste 110

Size 4,689 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $28.71 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out -
Available Now

Position your team in the University of Illinois Research Park innovation hub in this move-in ready, fully furnished office suite located within 2021 S. First Street. This turnkey space features modern finishes, high-quality furnishings, and a professional environment. Located along First Street, the suite benefits from prominent visibility and convenient access within the Research Park and broader University community. Employees and visitors will appreciate the walkable access to nearby amenities, including the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, and the State Farm Center, as well as close proximity to Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic venues. Combining convenience, visibility, and a dynamic innovation-driven setting, this suite offers a unique opportunity for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence within one of the Midwest’s leading research and technology ecosystems.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services

2nd Floor, Ste 203

Size 1,502 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $25.97 CAD/SF/YR
Space Use Office
Build-Out Full Build-Out
Available Now

Suite 203 at 2021 S. First Street offers a move in ready workspace designed for starter teams looking to grow. The suite features two private offices with scenic pond views and abundant natural light, complemented by a spacious open area ideal for workstations and collaborative seating.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
  • 2 Private Offices
  • Space is in Excellent Condition
  • Central Air and Heating
  • Natural Light

Property Overview

The John Deere Building is a premium Class A commercial office building located in the University of Illinois Research Park. This 52,724 square foot multi-tenant building offers a modern professional environment designed to support innovation-driven companies. The building features an impressive two-story lobby, upscale interior and exterior finishes, a shared coffee bar, and a common area conference room available for tenant use. Tenants benefit from the building’s scenic setting, with views of a beautifully landscaped pond, dock with lunch seating, fire pit, and walking paths located just beyond the south-facing windows, creating a unique and attractive workplace environment. Area Description 2021 S. First Street is within close proximity to the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center, Houlihan’s Restaurant, State Farm Center, Memorial Stadium and other major University of Illinois athletic facilities, providing added convenience and amenities for employees and visiting clients. Just minutes from central campus, the Research Park is home to more than 120 companies employing approximately 2,000 professionals in high-technology fields. At any given time, there are ~800 University of Illinois student interns at work within the Park, contributing leading-edge technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in corporate research, engineering, and product development. The Research Park sits adjacent to upscale retail centers and stores and offers easy access to Willard Airport. The retail centers provide park employees with a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as other convenient amenities and walking trails. With its proximity to major markets (Chicago – 2 hrs, Indianapolis – 1.5 hrs, St. Louis – 2.75 hrs), vibrant entrepreneurial culture, direct access to talent, and strong institutional support, the University of Illinois Research Park offers a uniquely collaborative setting for companies seeking innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.

  • Central Heating
  • Natural Light
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Detector

Property Facts

Building Type
Office
Year Built
2006
LoopNet Rating
4 Star
Building Height
2 Stories
Building Size
52,727 SF
Building Class
A
Typical Floor Size
26,363 SF
Parking
151 Surface Parking Spaces
Covered Parking
Fairly walkable
50/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100
  • Listing ID: 17466961

  • Date on Market: 2026-04-15

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2021 S First St, Champaign, IL 61820

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