$159,900

481 N Cottage Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

Kankakee Area

Estimated payment $981/month

Total Views 3,112
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$160 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Laundry Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Freshly renovated and packed with upgrades, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for its next owner. Completed in 2024, major improvements include a new roof, siding, front deck, HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical. Inside, you'll find luxury vinyl plank flooring, a bright open layout, and a beautifully updated kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom soft-close cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The remodeled bathroom offers a stylish tile surround, new vanity, and updated lighting. A full unfinished basement provides plenty of storage or room to expand, while the spacious backyard with a partial fence is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This is the kind of home where the hard work has already been done-just move in and enjoy!

Listing Agent

Stephen Styck

Styken Real Estate and Property Management License #471021538 Listed on: 07/23/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Sarah Krug

Styken Real Estate and Property Management License #475214538

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,587

Year Renovated

  • 2024

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 42.8x150
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • King Middle Grade Elementary School
  • Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Ele Middle School
  • Kankakee High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,587

Year Renovated

2024

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Age: 51-60 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: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • 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

  • Elementary School: King Middle Grade School
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Ele

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 42.8X150
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1587
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $1,493 $14,324 $1,075 $13,249
2024 $1,493 $12,620 $947 $11,673
2023 $1,460 $11,243 $844 $10,399
2022 $1,338 $9,841 $739 $9,102
2021 $1,263 $8,906 $669 $8,237
2020 $1,172 $8,005 $601 $7,404
2019 $1,117 $7,446 $559 $6,887
2018 $1,075 $6,895 $518 $6,377
2017 $1,204 $6,744 $507 $6,237
2016 $1,129 $6,612 $497 $6,115
2015 $1,091 $6,747 $507 $6,240
2014 $1,051 $6,747 $507 $6,240
2013 -- $7,028 $528 $6,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2026 07/23/26 For Sale $159,900 -- $160 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 Standard Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $129,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $410,000 Construction
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MLS Number: 12710169

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-33-409-002

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