$311,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2026

187 E Water St Kankakee, IL 60901

Kankakee Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
2012 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2026

$201 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

179 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • 5 Car Garage
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2026

Discover the ultimate riverfront retreat in Kankakee! This magnificent custom-built three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is situated in a stunning park-like setting on two combined lots, providing ample space for all your favorite hobbies. Car enthusiasts will love the convenience of a two-car garage plus a separate three-car garage, complete with a pit for all your projects. Imagine waking up and casting a line right from your property or launching your kayak down the concrete steps to the river. The house features a full unfinished basement equipped with a storm shelter and rough-in plumbing for a potential additional bathroom. The living area impresses with soaring ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace, all within an inviting open floor plan. Built in 2012, this home is a rare gem waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Seyden

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475175953 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Co-Listed By

Ashley Seyden

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475207838

Last Buyer's Agent

Norman Gaskin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475189326

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,018

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 170x300x182x250
  • River Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,018

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1550
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Garage(s)
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 170x300x182x250
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14018
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Kankakee, IL

  • Jose Cortez Real Estate Agent - Golden Enterprise Realty Inc

    Jose Cortez

    Responds Quickly

    Golden Enterprise Realty Inc

    (866) 598-2035

    88 Total Sales

    1 in Kankakee

    $80,000 Price

    Jose Cortez
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  • Sandy Ortiz-Ramirez Real Estate Agent - Realty of America, LLC

    Sandy Ortiz-Ramirez

    Realty of America, LLC

    (773) 572-0782

    145 Total Sales

    1 in Kankakee

    $140,000 Price

    Sandy Ortiz-Ramirez
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  • Norman Gaskin Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    Norman Gaskin

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    (815) 421-1413

    194 Total Sales

    85 in Kankakee

    $7K - $311K Price Range

    Norman Gaskin
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  • Kayla Easley Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave

    Kayla Easley

    Responds Quickly

    eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave

    (331) 215-9689

    86 Total Sales

    1 in Kankakee

    $183,752 Price

    Kayla Easley
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  • Jared Jeffries Real Estate Agent - @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    Jared Jeffries

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    (219) 501-5552

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Kankakee

    $148,000 Price

    Jared Jeffries
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  • Erica Cuneen Real Estate Agent - Beyond Properties Realty Group

    Erica Cuneen

    Beyond Properties Realty Group

    (630) 757-8294

    308 Total Sales

    1 in Kankakee

    $320,000 Price

    Erica Cuneen
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2026 08/05/26 Sold $311,000 -2.8% $201 / Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Price Changed $320,000 -5.9% $206 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $340,000 -- $219 / 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 $14,904 $134,573 $55,621 $78,952
2024 $14,018 $118,566 $49,005 $69,561
2023 $13,506 $105,627 $43,657 $61,970
2022 $12,563 $92,453 $38,212 $54,241
2021 $11,858 $83,668 $34,581 $49,087
2020 $11,000 $75,207 $31,084 $44,123
2019 $10,484 $69,960 $28,915 $41,045
2018 $10,094 $64,778 $26,773 $38,005
2017 $11,305 $63,353 $26,184 $37,169
2016 $10,595 $62,111 $25,671 $36,440
2015 $10,235 $63,379 $26,195 $37,184
2014 $10,956 $70,424 $26,195 $44,229
2013 -- $81,509 $27,286 $54,223
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica Seyden Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Jessica Seyden

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    (417) 496-6328

    93 Total Sales

    Jessica Seyden
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Ashley Seyden

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    (815) 953-7959

    35 Total Sales

    Ashley Seyden
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  • Norman Gaskin Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Norman Gaskin

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

    (815) 386-4930

    194 Total Sales

    Norman Gaskin
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12461648

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-302-008

Illinois Kankakee County Kankakee 60901

187 E Water St, Kankakee, IL

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