PENDING
$10K PRICE DROP
491 S Dearborn Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
Estimated payment $703/month
Total Views
8,456
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,992
Sq Ft
$43
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Home Office
- Laundry Room
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Heating System Uses Steam
About This Home
Full of character and opportunity, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,992 square feet of living space. Built in 1895, the home showcases beautiful original woodwork throughout, high ceilings, and large rooms that reflect timeless craftsmanship. Located just blocks from downtown Kankakee and the proposed Riverwalk project, this property is ideally situated for future growth and revitalization. Whether you're a homeowner with a vision or an investor looking for your next project, this historic gem is ready to be brought back to life.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475198159 Listed on: 05/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,887
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 60x85
- Property is zoned SINGL
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,992 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Steam
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,042 | $25,346 | $3,803 | $21,543 |
| 2023 | $2,931 | $22,580 | $3,388 | $19,192 |
| 2022 | $2,686 | $19,763 | $2,965 | $16,798 |
| 2021 | $2,535 | $17,885 | $2,683 | $15,202 |
| 2020 | $2,352 | $16,077 | $2,412 | $13,665 |
| 2019 | $2,241 | $14,956 | $2,244 | $12,712 |
| 2018 | $2,158 | $13,848 | $2,078 | $11,770 |
| 2017 | $2,417 | $13,543 | $2,032 | $11,511 |
| 2016 | $2,265 | $13,277 | $1,992 | $11,285 |
| 2015 | $2,188 | $13,548 | $2,033 | $11,515 |
| 2014 | $2,342 | $15,053 | $2,033 | $13,020 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,681 | $2,118 | $13,563 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2025 05/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/25/2025 05/25/25 | Price Changed | $85,000 | -10.5% | $43 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2025 05/10/25 | For Sale | $95,000 | -- | $48 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12359973
APN: 16-17-05-113-017
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