$135,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2025

509 W Williams St Kankakee, IL 60901

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,217 Sq Ft
1940 Built

Recently Sold

$111 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Living Room
  • Attic
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to this all brick bungalow! This home beautifully combines vintage charm with modern potential, showcasing original woodwork, glass door handles, plaster walls, and hardwood floors in the living room and both bedrooms. The cozy layout features two spacious bedrooms conveniently located on the main floor, along with a eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets and pantry. The bright breakfast room that can double as an office or additional dining space. For those seeking to expand, the walk-up attic and basement offer ample opportunity to create your dream area. (Attic measurements estimated.) Newer Carrier furnace. This spacious fenced yard situated on a corner lot is great for summer gatherings. The detached 2-car garage provides extra storage and convenience. Centrally located making it easy to enjoy local amenities and the community. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Kankakee's history while providing the framework for modern living. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this house is ready to welcome you home. Schedule your viewing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Randazzo

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #471020052 Listed on: 11/09/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Azza Tawfik

McColly Bennett Real Estate License #475115067

McColly Bennett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,019

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 144
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,217 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,019

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 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: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1217
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 144
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3018.94
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2025
Closed on
Dec 9, 2025
Sold by
Hess James
Bought by
Jp1 Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Lynn Randazzo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Buyer's Agent
Azza Tawfik
McColly Bennett Real Estate
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.9%
Views
378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
178.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Messier Donica J
Bought by
Hess James E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2010
Sold by
Harmon Virgiliene F
Bought by
Denoyer Patricia A
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Administrators Deed $135,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $71,000 Kankakee Cnty Title & Tr
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Sold $135,000 -12.9% $111 / Sq Ft
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2025 11/12/25 For Sale $155,000 -- $127 / 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 $3,019 $36,535 $4,931 $31,604
2023 $2,755 $32,548 $4,393 $28,155
2022 $2,376 $28,488 $3,845 $24,643
2021 $2,095 $25,781 $3,480 $22,301
2020 $1,190 $23,174 $3,128 $20,046
2019 $1,220 $21,557 $2,910 $18,647
2018 $1,268 $19,960 $2,694 $17,266
2017 $1,452 $19,521 $2,635 $16,886
2016 $1,388 $19,138 $2,583 $16,555
2015 $1,377 $19,529 $2,636 $16,893
2014 $1,487 $20,557 $2,636 $17,921
2013 -- $23,794 $2,746 $21,048
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12514481

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-32-105-018