$139,000
SOLD DEC 17, 2021

957 S 7th Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
1938 Built

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2021

*Agent owned* Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home near Governor's Small Park in West Kankakee. Very well kept home with updates that include the kitchen and both bathrooms 2021. Beautiful hardwood floors were refinished in 2021. All new vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen, dining room, both baths, and the laundry room 2021. Full finished basement with new carpet on the left side 2021. Windows on the main floor bedrooms and living room new 2017. Windows in master upstairs 2018. Windows in dining room and kitchen 2021. Large master bedroom with lots of storage. A nice size yard with a privacy fence, garden, and 2 car detached garage. All appliances stay. Home has had a pre listing inspection done already. Close walk to the park for all the summer festivals. Outdoor patio, fire pit, and hammock set up for all of your favorite outdoor activities. Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Wilson

Village Realty Inc License #475151937 Listed on: 11/23/2021

Village Realty Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

JaNina Bryson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475180731

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,545

Year Built

  • 1938

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,545

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1.5 Story
  • 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
  • Directions: Court St. to Wall St - S to Water - W to 7th - S to Home
  • Lot Size: 50 X 150
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors
  • Dining Room Type: No additional rooms

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Taft Primary School
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Junior High Dist: 111
  • Middle Or Junior School: John Kennedy Middle Grade School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zoning: SINGL

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2461.04
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Wilson Brian T and Wilson Nicole M
Bought by
Zilewicz Rachel
Seller's Agent
Nicole Wilson
Village Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
JaNina Bryson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$139,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
3.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2008
Sold by
Trust Number 1327
Bought by
Wilson Brian T and Wilson Nicole M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $139,000 Kankakee County Title
Grant Deed $88,500 Kankakee Cnty Title & Tr
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $87,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $185,000 +33.1% $148 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $139,000 +3.0% $116 / Sq Ft
11/28/2021 11/28/21 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 For Sale $134,900 -- $112 / 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 $3,545 $35,986 $5,634 $30,352
2023 $3,382 $32,059 $5,019 $27,040
2022 $3,813 $28,060 $4,393 $23,667
2021 $2,749 $25,394 $3,976 $21,418
2020 $2,461 $22,826 $3,574 $19,252
2019 $2,283 $21,234 $3,325 $17,909
2018 $2,129 $19,661 $3,079 $16,582
2017 $2,361 $19,228 $3,011 $16,217
2016 $2,192 $18,851 $2,952 $15,899
2015 $2,137 $19,235 $3,012 $16,223
2014 $2,392 $21,373 $3,012 $18,361
2013 -- $23,192 $3,138 $20,054
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11275504

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-06-413-013