$212,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025

896 S Myrtle Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Recently Sold

$98 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Step into a home where history meets heart. Built in 1920, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath gem is filled with warmth, character, and inviting spaces that make everyday living feel special. From the moment you enter the enclosed front porch-a perfect spot for morning coffee or finishing the day -you'll sense the charm that sets this home apart. Inside you'll find original details, such as original hardwood flooring and woodwork, blend beautifully with thoughtful updates. The separate dining room offers a dedicated space for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, while the cozy sunroom invites year-round relaxation with a book or glass of wine. Each level of the home offers generous storage options, making it easy to stay organized and clutter-free. Love to garden? You'll appreciate the backyard oasis with colorful blooms all season long and a gardening shed to store all your tools and treasures. Whether you're entertaining on the porch, hosting dinner parties, or simply enjoying the peace of your surroundings, this home offers the kind of character that never goes out of style. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of the past-beautifully preserved and ready for its next chapter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Buzzelli

Real People Realty License #475188941 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Real People Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Richardson

Village Realty, Inc License #475178143

Village Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,847

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 145
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Dormer Attic
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,847

Year Built

Built in 1920

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: 1920
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2160
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Storage, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 145
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3847
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Osteen Brenda L
Bought by
Soucie Steven Allen
Seller's Agent
Lisa Buzzelli
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Richardson
Village Realty, Inc
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
6%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$212,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.69%
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Outstanding Balance
$168,734
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,073

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2022
Closed on
Mar 6, 2023
Sold by
Mccurdy Nancy
Bought by
Osteen Brenda
Seller's Agent
Leanne Provost
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Buzzelli
Real People Realty
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2018
Closed on
Aug 6, 2018
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Mccurdy Victor R and Mccurdy Nancy
Seller's Agent
Jim Rossi
Re/Max 10
Buyer's Agent
Leanne Provost
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$77,500
Sold Price
$77,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.35%
Original Mortgage
$73,150
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2017
Sold by
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Asso
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 $212,000 Standard Title
Warranty Deed $185,000 Kankakee County Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Kankakee County Title
Special Warranty Deed $77,000 Real Estate Title
Special Warranty Deed $77,000 Real Estate Title
Special Warranty Deed -- Ruth Ruhl Pc
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $169,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,150 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $212,000 +6.0% $98 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $200,000 +8.1% $93 / Sq Ft
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Sold $185,000 +0.1% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2023 02/07/23 For Sale $184,900 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2023 01/11/23 For Sale $184,900 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
01/05/2023 01/05/23 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2023 01/04/23 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $86 / Sq Ft
12/05/2022 12/05/22 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $88 / Sq Ft
11/25/2022 11/25/22 For Sale $199,900 +159.6% $93 / Sq Ft
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Sold $77,000 -0.6% $36 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 For Sale $77,500 -- $36 / 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 $3,872 $38,753 $5,634 $33,119
2023 $3,847 $34,524 $5,019 $29,505
2022 $4,106 $30,218 $4,393 $25,825
2021 $3,876 $27,347 $3,976 $23,371
2020 $3,595 $24,582 $3,574 $21,008
2019 $3,427 $22,867 $3,325 $19,542
2018 $3,299 $21,173 $3,079 $18,094
2017 $3,695 $20,707 $3,011 $17,696
2016 $3,463 $20,301 $2,952 $17,349
2015 $3,529 $21,851 $3,012 $18,839
2014 $2,664 $23,123 $3,012 $20,111
2013 -- $24,087 $3,138 $20,949
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12310000

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-418-008