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$215,000
965 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
4beds
1,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,757 Square Feet Lot
$111,200 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,952 Estimated rent
Home value
$111,200
$89,000 - $139,000
$1,952/mo
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What's special
DEEP RIVERVIEW charmer with more room than you would think with a FINISHED 3RD FLOOR for a family/play room, art studio or a 5th bedroom! Price adjusted because of over $35,000 of IMPROVEMENTS MADE. NEW ROOF on house and garage, NEW kitchen CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, brand NEW 1st FLOOR BATHROOM! 9' ceilings on the first floor. This home has a lot of COZY FEATURES like the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH for relaxing in the morning, the WOODBURNING FIREPLACE for cozying up to in the winter, the BACK DECK to unwind after work, many built-ins and more! TONS OF KITCHEN CABINETS and plenty of countertop space. Even space for a table! There is a FULL BATHROOM on the main floor just steps away from the 1st FLOOR BEDROOM. Carpet has been removed and HARDWOOD FLOORS have been REFINISHED in most rooms. BASEBOARD TRIM has also been REFINISHED in the dining room. The unfinished BASEMENT has the updated mechanicals such as the newer HI-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, 50 gallon gas hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. The second floor has 3 BEDROOMS and a full bath. There is also a stairway to the OPEN FINISHED ATTIC on the 3rd floor which is A BLANK PALETTE for you! Some IMPROVEMENTS the present owner has made that match the age and PERSONALITY of this home are CROWN MOLDINGS & picture rails in all 2nd floor bedrooms, EXPOSED BRICK chimney in bedroom, fireplace mantle, BUILT-IN BOOKCASES that flank the FIREPLACE in the living room, dining room has new plate rail, board & batten walls, COFFERED CEILING and handrails on the stairway to 2nd floor. This REASONABLY PRICED gem is priced to please & move quickly! Located only 3 blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Also, close to RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, baseball fields, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS & shuffleboard. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE DESIGNED B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail, great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, an old theater, a boutique clothing store, an indoor mall with a pub and a wine bar plus ice cream shop and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for the 1 year AHS HOME WARRANTY! Start Packin'!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 09, 2024 at 04:09pm
Listing courtesy of:
Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES 815-954-7761,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Andy Czako
McColly Bennett Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11975760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,757 sqft
- Dimensions: 46.6X145
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 16170542501600
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: Home Warranty
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Plaster
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Kankakee
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2024 | Sold | $215,000-2.3%$123/sqft |
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| 6/15/2024 | Price change | $219,987-2.2%$126/sqft |
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| 5/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+7.1%$128/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $209,987+90.9%$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,313 +5.2% | $59,397 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $5,999 +9.5% | $52,915 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $5,478 -7.8% | $46,315 +10.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Steuben Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Kankakee Junior High School
- High: Kankakee High School
- District: 111
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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