Seller's Agent in 2025
Dorothy Zielinski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
(773) 416-1502
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
257 S Alma Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,314
Sq Ft
7,492
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of July 2025This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom two-story house in West Kankakee boasts classic restored wooden bookstores, a wall-long buffet, and stunning hardwood flooring complemented by new carpeting, tile, and LVP. The updated bathrooms and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances enhance its appeal, while a new A/C unit, water heater, and roof provide peace of mind. With spacious walk-in closets upstairs and a full, dry basement ready for your ideas, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and style.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage License #475138904 Listed on: 05/02/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,932
Year Built
- Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2025
Lot Details
- 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned SINGL
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,314 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Separate Shower
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- John Kennedy Middle Grade School
- Kankakee High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 100 Amp Service
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Ocb Renovators Inc
Bought by
Hitz Keagan and Tanner Claire Trinidad
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Zielinski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Randazzo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$193,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.55%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.85%
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Outstanding Balance
$180,181
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,158
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Boisvert Molly and Mccabe Suzanne
Bought by
Ocb Renovators Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,300
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 2009
Sold by
Surprenant Paul A
Bought by
Mccabe Suzanne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,821
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $190,000 | Standard Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $103,000 | Standard Title | |
| Grant Deed | $85,000 | Homestar Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $180,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $104,300 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $76,821 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $65,270 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Sold | $190,000 | -1.6% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $193,000 | -- | $147 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,877 | $41,249 | $5,634 | $35,615 |
| 2023 | $3,932 | $36,747 | $5,019 | $31,728 |
| 2022 | $3,555 | $32,164 | $4,393 | $27,771 |
| 2021 | $3,275 | $29,108 | $3,976 | $25,132 |
| 2020 | $2,949 | $26,165 | $3,574 | $22,591 |
| 2019 | $2,748 | $24,340 | $3,325 | $21,015 |
| 2018 | $2,577 | $22,537 | $3,079 | $19,458 |
| 2017 | $2,863 | $22,041 | $3,011 | $19,030 |
| 2016 | $2,663 | $21,609 | $2,952 | $18,657 |
| 2015 | $2,592 | $22,050 | $3,012 | $19,038 |
| 2014 | $2,880 | $24,510 | $3,012 | $21,498 |
| 2013 | -- | $25,532 | $3,138 | $22,394 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dorothy Zielinski
-
Lynn Randazzo
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lynn Randazzo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
(815) 685-5047
30 in this area
123 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12354852
APN: 16-09-31-408-011
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