$129,950

286 S Barbara Dr Kankakee, IL 60901

Estimated payment $777/month

Total Views 447
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,014 Sq Ft
$128 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

Well-located 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in the Hillside Manor Subdivision, served by the desirable Limestone/Herscher School District. This home offers solid bones and plenty of potential for buyers ready to update and add their personal touch. Major improvements include a roof approximately 6 years old, all windows replaced in 2003, and newer front and back doors with screen doors already in place. The property features a detached 1.5-car garage plus a large driveway providing ample off-street parking. City water. A great opportunity for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to build equity with cosmetic updates.

Listing Agent

Leanne Provost

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475122019 Listed on: 01/14/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,171

Lot Details

  • 9,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x130
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,014 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,171

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1014
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1014
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2088
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x130
  • 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: 1171
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

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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 $1,171 $37,585 $3,771 $33,814
2023 $1,201 $34,482 $3,460 $31,022
2022 $1,232 $31,854 $3,196 $28,658
2021 $1,266 $30,409 $3,051 $27,358
2020 $1,283 $29,813 $2,991 $26,822
2019 $1,289 $28,750 $2,940 $25,810
2018 $1,290 $28,326 $2,897 $25,429
2017 $1,301 $27,907 $2,854 $25,053
2016 $1,319 $27,160 $2,778 $24,382
2015 $1,215 $26,497 $2,710 $23,787
2014 $1,235 $27,037 $2,765 $24,272
2013 -- $27,449 $2,807 $24,642
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 For Sale $129,950 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Leanne Provost

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

(779) 244-6077

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Leanne Provost is one of the top REALTORS® in the Kankakee County area and a full-time agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty. Since 2008, she has proudly served Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Manteno, Bradley, Limestone, Herscher, Peotone, and the surrounding communities.

With nearly two decades of experience, Leanne specializes in helping sellers, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizers, and investors navigate the local real estate market. Recognized as a trusted

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MLS Number: 12547111

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-16-04-208-002