NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 S Chicago Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

Estimated Value: $181,000 - $195,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
$91/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 17, 2025

Last sale price $194,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,274 / mo

201 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of December 2025

HISTORIC CHARM + CONTEMPORARY FLAIR! This impressively updated FOUR bedroom, 2 bath home has a huge wow factor & and a perfect layout for entertaining: You have a dramatic open floorplan with 10' ceilings, a STUNNING updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The trendy modern fixtures & finishes throughout serve to highlight the Original millwork & elegant architectural features. [BONUS: full unfinished basement.] The outdoor space is a treat: You have a big welcoming front porch overlooking a tidy lawn, and an easy-care backyard with a nice patio, and room for gardens & a grill. Set on a cute lot in downtown Kankakee - just 2 blocks from the Farmers' Market - and super convenient to shops, restaurants, and all commuter access points. A GREAT place to call home - come and see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Fisher

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133610 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Norman Gaskin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475189326

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x145x20x45x25x100
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Steuben Elementary School
  • King Middle Grade School
  • Kankakee High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,032

Year Built

Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 2071
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2071
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2929
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Steuben Elementary School
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Middle/Junior School: King Middle Grade School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X145X20X45X25X100
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3032.06
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Dec 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan Fisher
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Norman Gaskin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$193,900
Sold Price
$194,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$189,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,761
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.37%
Original Mortgage
$190,486
Outstanding Balance
$189,694
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$455

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2024
Closed on
Apr 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joseph Osborn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Weigt
LaMore Realty
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.27%
Original Mortgage
$157,003
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$194,000 None Listed On Document
$159,900 Kankakee County Title
$351,000 Homestar Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $190,486
Previous Owner $157,003
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2025 12/17/25 Sold $194,000 +0.1% $94 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $193,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $193,900 -0.1% $94 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Off Market $194,000 -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $195,000 +22.0% $94 / Sq Ft
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Sold $159,900 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/11/2024 02/11/24 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2024 02/06/24 For Sale $159,900 -- $66 / 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 $3,032 $29,108 $3,455 $25,653
2024 $3,032 $25,646 $3,044 $22,602
2023 $2,921 $22,847 $2,712 $20,135
2022 $2,718 $19,998 $2,374 $17,624
2021 $2,565 $18,097 $2,148 $15,949
2020 $2,379 $16,267 $1,931 $14,336
2019 $2,268 $15,132 $1,796 $13,336
2018 $2,183 $14,011 $1,663 $12,348
2017 $2,445 $13,702 $1,626 $12,076
2016 $2,291 $13,433 $1,594 $11,839
2015 $2,214 $13,708 $1,627 $12,081
2014 $2,370 $15,231 $1,627 $13,604
2013 -- $15,866 $1,695 $14,171
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12353957

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-203-010

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