$80,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

439 S Chicago Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

6 Beds
2 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
1900 Built

Recently Sold

$35 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover a rare gem at 439 S Chicago Ave! This expansive 2,300 sq ft property, complete with a detached garage, is full of possibilities. Currently configured as a boarding room house, this versatile home offers a fantastic opportunity for investors, renovators, or anyone with a vision. With some creativity, this property could be transformed into a spacious 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-unit residence-perfect for those seeking room to spread out. Alternatively, with a special use permit, it could be converted into a 2-unit dwelling, making it an ideal income-generating investment. The generous square footage and flexible layout provide a blank canvas to suit your needs. Situated in a convenient location, this property comes with a detached garage for added storage or parking. Listed as-is, it's priced to reflect its incredible potential-bring your ideas and make it your own! Whether you're looking to create a dream home or a profitable rental, this is a chance you don't want to miss. Schedule a showing today and explore the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dustin Kooy

Village Realty Inc License #475191164 Listed on: 04/08/2025

Village Realty Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Barbosa

RE/MAX Prestige Homes License #475199321

RE/MAX Prestige Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,127

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • LivingArea: 2300
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: estimated
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 80000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • 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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 111

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X145
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3127
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Kohl Apartment Rentals Llc
Bought by
Vasquez Luis A
Seller's Agent
Dustin Kooy
Village Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Barbosa
RE/MAX Prestige Homes
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Views
28

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
72.76%
Original Mortgage
$71,000
Outstanding Balance
$71,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,893
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $80,000 Kankakee County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $71,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $80,000 0.0% $35 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $80,000 -- $35 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,245 $27,300 $4,230 $23,070
2023 $3,127 $24,320 $3,768 $20,552
2022 $2,910 $21,287 $3,298 $17,989
2021 $2,748 $19,265 $2,985 $16,280
2020 $2,550 $17,317 $2,683 $14,634
2019 $2,430 $16,109 $2,496 $13,613
2018 $2,339 $14,916 $2,311 $12,605
2017 $2,618 $14,588 $2,260 $12,328
2016 $2,454 $14,302 $2,216 $12,086
2015 $2,371 $14,594 $2,261 $12,333
2014 $2,539 $16,216 $2,261 $13,955
2013 -- $16,891 $2,355 $14,536
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12331133

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-116-014