$265,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

865 S Main Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,318 Sq Ft
1969 Built

Recently Sold

$114 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Recreation Room
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

THE GARDEN TOUR should choose this home! This professionally landscaped home WELCOMES YOU home every day! Walking through the front door you can see many RECENT IMPROVEMENTS and lots of space inside. 9' ceilings. To the right is the LIVING ROOM with built in bookcases and large picture window, to the left is the DINING ROOM with attractive oak parquet flooring. Moving forward from the dining room is the STUNNING UPDATED KITCHEN with a NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOP in 2023 on the countertops and island, light raised panel cabinets and newer STAINLESS STEEL kitchen appliances plus hardwood floors. The kitchen has an ISLAND with electric and an informal eating area. The kitchen OPENS up to the LARGE FAMILY ROOM with woodburning BRICK FIREPLACE and RECESSED LIGHTS. Spacious utility room for the washer & dryer, 1/2 bath and the oversized 2 CAR GARAGE. Walk up stairs to the bedrooms and 2 FULL BATHROOMS. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS with the smallest bedroom being approx. 15'x11'! Some of the RECENT UPDATES include new ROOF siding, gutters in 2020 by Jim Brosseau Custom Roofing. NEW WINDOWS by Randy Clymer in downstairs and garage in 2019 and for the balance of the upstairs what wasn't done in approx 2010. NEW CARRIER FURNACE by Websters in 2020, new balconies (3) and deck in 2020, much of drywall on walls and ceilings new in 2019, NEWER KITCHEN APPLIANCES, new kitchen quartz countertops in 2023, NEW WATER HEATER in 2021. All appliances and furnace are ENERGY EFFICIENT. The stunning back yard has underground utilities, a NEW SHED, 2 patios and is GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Awning stays! Just a short distance to 4 parks, WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, museum, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Dairy Queen, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, SmartWash Laundry and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, Stefari West, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this UNIQUE HOME! Ask for 1 year AHS home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this home! START PACKIN'!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Berry McCracken

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475090283 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Fisher

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475133610

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75x123.15x75x124.3
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,318 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Kankakee High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,103

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2318
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Insulated Windows
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Taken from the original measurements from the assessors card. The 2 story area plus the 1 story utility room area behind the garage.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Kankakee High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X123.15X75X124.3
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 7103.38
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Person

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Fitzgerald John R and Fitzgerald Jennifer L
Bought by
Schlagel Theresa L
Seller's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Fisher
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$264,987
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13
0.005%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$262,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.70%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2021
Sold by
Fitzgerald John R
Bought by
Fitzgerald John R and Fitzgerald Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2006
Sold by
Braun Richard J
Bought by
Fitzgerald John R and Fitzgerald Jennifer L
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $265,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $158,000 Kankakee Cnty Title & Tr
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 New Conventional
Closed $152,969 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $265,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $264,987 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $7,103 $68,035 $6,359 $61,676
2023 $6,733 $60,610 $5,665 $54,945
2022 $6,127 $53,050 $4,958 $48,092
2021 $5,676 $48,009 $4,487 $43,522
2020 $5,147 $43,154 $4,033 $39,121
2019 $4,823 $40,144 $3,752 $36,392
2018 $4,551 $37,170 $3,474 $33,696
2017 $5,065 $36,353 $3,398 $32,955
2016 $5,062 $35,640 $3,331 $32,309
2015 $5,251 $38,484 $3,399 $35,085
2014 $5,408 $40,724 $3,399 $37,325
2013 -- $42,421 $3,541 $38,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12400042

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-01-414-013

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