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Seller's Agent in 2025
Donna Gardner
Coldwell Banker Realty
(815) 953-5146
2 in this area
39 Total Sales
961 S 8th Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
Estimated Value: $165,000 - $193,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,120
Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Fenced Yard
- Patio
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
About This Home
As of March 2025A beautiful, well taken care home Located near the Kankakee County Museum, Schools and Gov. Small Memorial Park. This family has lived in this home for 60 plus years. Immaculate hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms and living room. So much love went into this home from taking care of the yard to everything in this home. The kitchen/dining area has linoleum flooring with older cabinets that are in excellent condition, all appliances stay. A partially finished basement with electric fireplace, a shower, a sink and laundry in basement. A 2 car garage with concrete flooring and comes with garage door openers, and garage also has has nice covered patio to sit under and enjoy your back yard. There is another smaller patio out the back door that would be great for grilling, back yard is also fenced in. Home was built in 1953, windows replaced in Nov 2011, Roof 2015, furnace/Ac 2023. Water heater 2003, washer 2020, dryer 2024, come make this home your home, Home is move in ready.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475155160 Listed on: 02/11/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475202705
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,456
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Property is zoned SINGL
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Block Basement Construction
Home Security
- Storm Doors
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Taft Primary Elementary School
- John Kennedy Middle Grade School
- Kankakee High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Benscoter Rita M
Bought by
Oneill Thomas F
Seller's Agent
Donna Gardner
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maria Arseneau
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.72%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.34%
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Outstanding Balance
$115,777
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$64,424
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneill Thomas F | $183,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Oneill Thomas F | $117,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2025 03/20/25 | Sold | $183,000 | +1.7% | $163 / Sq Ft |
| 02/21/2025 02/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/18/2025 02/18/25 | For Sale | $179,900 | -- | $161 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,347 | $48,509 | $6,395 | $42,114 |
| 2024 | $1,347 | $42,739 | $5,634 | $37,105 |
| 2023 | $1,456 | $38,075 | $5,019 | $33,056 |
| 2022 | $1,548 | $33,326 | $4,393 | $28,933 |
| 2021 | $1,614 | $30,160 | $3,976 | $26,184 |
| 2020 | $1,666 | $27,110 | $3,574 | $23,536 |
| 2019 | $1,707 | $25,219 | $3,325 | $21,894 |
| 2018 | $1,775 | $23,351 | $3,079 | $20,272 |
| 2017 | $2,032 | $22,837 | $3,011 | $19,826 |
| 2016 | $1,943 | $22,389 | $2,952 | $19,437 |
| 2015 | $2,088 | $24,179 | $3,012 | $21,167 |
| 2014 | $2,012 | $27,476 | $3,012 | $24,464 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,109 | $3,138 | $27,971 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Donna Gardner
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Jeff Gardner
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jeff Gardner
Coldwell Banker Realty
(815) 953-5922
2 in this area
36 Total Sales
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Maria Arseneau
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Maria Arseneau
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
(815) 383-2093
3 in this area
49 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12289364
APN: 16-17-06-412-013
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