$145,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

1131 S Nelson Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
1924 Built

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Double Shower
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to your adorably renovated, 1 story home nestled on a quiet street across from historic Beckman Park, just steps away from the inviting Kankakee river. Snuggle up in your quaint living room w/ gorgeous hardwood floors and decorative trim to play games or Netflix and Chill. Prep for your day or relax and dream the night away in your master bedroom w/ spacious walk-in closet. Soak or scrub your cares away in your luxurious bath w/ whirlpool tub and double shower. Break bread w/ family and friends in your idyllic eat-in kitchen w/stainless everything. Handle your business, create in your art studio, listen to your kids giggle in their bedroom or whatever you choose to do in your second bedroom. Sneak down to the basement to workout, do laundry or chill with friends. Step out your French doors for coffee or a good book on your deck. Stroll through your fenced in backyard to enjoy the allure of mother nature w/your luscious, mature landscape. Get away in one of your two cars parked in your secure garage. No matter what you choose this home has whatever you need! All stainless kitchen appliances, washer and dryer all stay. Water Heater- 2025, Roof-2013, Windows- 2012, Furnace/AC- 2011 Siding on the South, West and East sides of house will be completed, at seller's expense, prior to closing. The materials are there, just waiting on installation. Please excuse the mess until complete.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kilbride

New Neighbors Real Estate License #475193126 Listed on: 06/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Fedrow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475127518

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 48.3 x 145
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 543
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1188
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1731
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1188
  • Basement Sq Ft: 543
  • Total Sq Ft: 1731
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1188
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 149900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 111

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 48.3 X 145
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4275
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Bender Quincy
Bought by
Tyson Morris J
Seller's Agent
Mary Kilbride
New Neighbors Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Fedrow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.27%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.36%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,710
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$2,518

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2021
Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Sais Linda E
Bought by
Bender Quincy
Seller's Agent
Mary Kilbride
Sancken Sole Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kilbride
Sancken Sole Realty
List Price
$112,900
Sold Price
$115,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$112,423
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $145,000 Kankakee County Title
Warranty Deed $115,900 Standard Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,000 VA
Previous Owner $112,423 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $145,000 -3.3% $122 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2025 06/01/25 For Sale $149,900 +29.3% $126 / Sq Ft
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Sold $115,900 +2.7% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/31/2021 07/31/21 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 For Sale $112,900 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,437 $37,527 $5,446 $32,081
2023 $4,275 $33,432 $4,852 $28,580
2022 $3,976 $29,262 $4,247 $25,015
2021 $1,283 $26,481 $3,843 $22,638
2020 $1,324 $23,803 $3,454 $20,349
2019 $1,670 $22,142 $3,213 $18,929
2018 $1,410 $20,502 $2,975 $17,527
2017 $1,615 $20,051 $2,910 $17,141
2016 $1,477 $19,658 $2,853 $16,805
2015 $1,463 $20,059 $2,911 $17,148
2014 $3,286 $21,121 $2,911 $18,210
2013 -- $23,159 $3,032 $20,127
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12380928

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-09-101-011