$152,000
SOLD OCT 23, 2025

956 S Elm Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
962 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of October 2025

**Opportunity** Reach out for more info! Welcome to this charming 1.5-story home with a full basement, perfectly situated in the desirable Riverview Subdivision-just a short walk to Cobb Park and the scenic Kankakee River. Step inside to find modern paint throughout, giving the entire home a crisp, updated feel. The spacious upstairs area features a large third bedroom or versatile bonus room, perfect for guests, an office, or a playroom. The kitchen is both stylish and functional with Corian countertops, a tile backsplash, and under-cabinet lighting for a warm, welcoming touch. Downstairs, the full basement expands your living space with a recreational room, half bathroom, dry bar, and plenty of storage. This home is move-in ready. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rodrigo Perez

Pavlova Properties License #475203005 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amelia Bodie

Village Realty, Inc License #475157822

Village Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 46 x 145
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 962 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,574

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 962
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 46 X 145
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • 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: 6574
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Perez Yessica
Bought by
Thorne Alan and Hinker Lana
Seller's Agent
Rodrigo Perez
Pavlova Properties
Buyer's Agent
Amelia Bodie
Village Realty, Inc
List Price
$152,000
Sold Price
$152,000
Views
149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.13%
Original Mortgage
$149,246
Outstanding Balance
$149,246
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,217

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Martin Aguilar Jr
Bought by
Perez Yessica
Seller's Agent
Andy Czako
McColly Bennett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Georgeann Weisman
Brokerworks Real Estate Group
List Price
$107,900
Sold Price
$106,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$103,683
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $152,000 Standard Title
Warranty Deed $106,000 Community Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $149,246 FHA
Previous Owner $103,683 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $152,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $152,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $152,000 -0.7% $158 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $153,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $153,000 +44.3% $159 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $106,000 -1.8% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 For Sale $107,900 +43.9% $112 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $75,000 -6.1% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Price Changed $79,900 -3.6% $83 / Sq Ft
06/12/2018 06/12/18 Price Changed $82,900 -2.4% $86 / Sq Ft
05/04/2018 05/04/18 For Sale $84,900 -- $88 / 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 $6,574 $55,607 $7,228 $48,379
2023 $5,056 $39,538 $6,439 $33,099
2022 $4,703 $34,607 $5,636 $28,971
2021 $4,438 $31,318 $5,100 $26,218
2020 $4,117 $28,151 $4,584 $23,567
2019 $3,924 $26,187 $4,264 $21,923
2018 $2,843 $24,247 $3,948 $20,299
2017 $3,161 $23,713 $3,861 $19,852
2016 $2,942 $23,248 $3,785 $19,463
2015 $2,862 $23,722 $3,862 $19,860
2014 $2,757 $23,722 $3,862 $19,860
2013 -- $24,710 $4,023 $20,687
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12393799

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-426-006