$235,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2026

1179 S Elm Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

3 Beds
2 Baths
824 Sq Ft
-- Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2026

$285 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Tennis Courts
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Property is near park
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2026

Located just blocks from the Kankakee River, this beautifully updated home blends timeless character with extensive modern improvements and now offers expanded living space with a finished basement primary suite. Classic details like wide trim and glass door knobs complement major updates including newer roof, windows, exterior doors, electrical, plumbing, and a new water line from the street to the home. An enclosed front porch welcomes you inside to a bright living room flowing into the dining area with backyard views, while the renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, updated cabinetry, lighting, and flooring. The main level offers two bedrooms connected by a fully remodeled Jack-and-Jill bath with tiled tub/shower surround and updated fixtures. Downstairs, the professionally finished basement creates a spacious private retreat complete with a bedroom area, full en suite bathroom, and walk-in closet, plus additional storage and laundry space. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with new vinyl privacy fencing and a refreshed detached garage with updated siding, service door, overhead door, and new electrical service. Conveniently located near parks, trails, and the river, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rose Webber

Village Realty, Inc. License #475180422 Listed on: 03/31/2026

Village Realty, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Jenny Ratliff

Village Realty, Inc. License #471008164

Last Buyer's Agent

Karli Quinn

Village Realty, Inc. License #475210819

Village Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,443

Year Renovated

  • 2023

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 824 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Replacement Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,443

Year Renovated

2023

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 824
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1648
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1648
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X145
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4443
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2026
Closed on
May 28, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rose Webber
Village Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Karli Quinn
Village Realty, Inc.
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.46%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$9,377

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marla Good
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rose Webber
Village Realty, Inc.
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-4.76%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.35%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 Standard Title
Warranty Deed $180,000 Kankakee County Title
Administrators Deed $32,000 Kankakee County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,000 VA
Previous Owner $140,000 New Conventional
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/28/2026 05/28/26 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $285 / Sq Ft
04/11/2026 04/11/26 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2026 03/31/26 For Sale $250,000 +38.9% $303 / Sq Ft
12/05/2023 12/05/23 Sold $180,000 -4.8% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/13/2023 11/13/23 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 For Sale $189,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,443 $42,656 $8,796 $33,860
2024 $4,443 $37,583 $7,750 $29,833
2023 $4,281 $33,481 $6,904 $26,577
2022 $2,487 $29,305 $6,043 $23,262
2021 $2,200 $26,521 $5,469 $21,052
2020 $1,878 $23,839 $4,916 $18,923
2019 $1,675 $22,176 $4,573 $17,603
2018 $1,486 $20,533 $4,234 $16,299
2017 $1,621 $20,081 $4,141 $15,940
2016 $1,482 $19,687 $4,060 $15,627
2015 $2,358 $20,604 $4,143 $16,461
2014 $2,272 $20,604 $4,143 $16,461
2013 -- $21,463 $4,316 $17,147
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12583163

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-08-200-016

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