965 S Elm Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,752
Sq Ft
6,752
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- Deck
- American Four Square Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of September 2024DEEP RIVERVIEW charmer with more room than you would think with a FINISHED 3RD FLOOR for a family/play room, art studio or a 5th bedroom! Price adjusted because of over $35,000 of IMPROVEMENTS MADE. NEW ROOF on house and garage, NEW kitchen CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, brand NEW 1st FLOOR BATHROOM! 9' ceilings on the first floor. This home has a lot of COZY FEATURES like the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH for relaxing in the morning, the WOODBURNING FIREPLACE for cozying up to in the winter, the BACK DECK to unwind after work, many built-ins and more! TONS OF KITCHEN CABINETS and plenty of countertop space. Even space for a table! There is a FULL BATHROOM on the main floor just steps away from the 1st FLOOR BEDROOM. Carpet has been removed and HARDWOOD FLOORS have been REFINISHED in most rooms. BASEBOARD TRIM has also been REFINISHED in the dining room. The unfinished BASEMENT has the updated mechanicals such as the newer HI-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, 50 gallon gas hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. The second floor has 3 BEDROOMS and a full bath. There is also a stairway to the OPEN FINISHED ATTIC on the 3rd floor which is A BLANK PALETTE for you! Some IMPROVEMENTS the present owner has made that match the age and PERSONALITY of this home are CROWN MOLDINGS & picture rails in all 2nd floor bedrooms, EXPOSED BRICK chimney in bedroom, fireplace mantle, BUILT-IN BOOKCASES that flank the FIREPLACE in the living room, dining room has new plate rail, board & batten walls, COFFERED CEILING and handrails on the stairway to 2nd floor. This REASONABLY PRICED gem is priced to please & move quickly! Located only 3 blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Also, close to RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, baseball fields, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS & shuffleboard. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE DESIGNED B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail, great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, an old theater, a boutique clothing store, an indoor mall with a pub and a wine bar plus ice cream shop and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! 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 to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for the 1 year AHS HOME WARRANTY! Start Packin'!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475090283 Listed on: 02/12/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,478
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 46.6x145
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
- Property is zoned SINGL
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- American Four Square Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 1,752 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bookcases
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Coffered Ceiling
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Blinds
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Kankakee Junior High School
- Kankakee High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Sep 9, 2024
Sold by
Stevenson Lisa A
Bought by
Holstein Nicholas A and Bretzlaff-Holstein Cynthia R
Seller's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
J Andy Czako
McColly Bennett Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.44%
Total Days on Market
169
Views
2078
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
-$3,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.41%
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,813
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,288
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Stevenson Brian S
Bought by
Stevenson Lisa A
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Worth Peter S
Bought by
Stevenson Brian S and Stevenson Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$109,987
Sold Price
$109,987
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.42%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2014
Closed on
Apr 23, 2015
Sold by
James Rankin
Bought by
Worth Peter S
Seller's Agent
Diane Brannock
Hexagon Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$97,000
Sold Price
$76,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-21.65%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.41%
Original Mortgage
$57,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $215,000 | Standard Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $110,000 | Standard Title | |
| Grant Deed | $76,000 | Burnet Title Llc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $172,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $57,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2024 09/09/24 | Sold | $215,000 | -2.3% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2024 06/15/24 | Price Changed | $219,987 | -2.2% | $126 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2024 05/26/24 | Price Changed | $225,000 | 0.0% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2024 05/26/24 | For Sale | $225,000 | +4.7% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2024 03/13/24 | Off Market | $215,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/12/2024 02/12/24 | For Sale | $209,987 | +90.9% | $120 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2019 05/31/19 | Sold | $109,987 | 0.0% | $63 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2019 03/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/19/2019 03/19/19 | For Sale | $109,987 | +44.7% | $63 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2015 04/23/15 | Sold | $76,000 | -5.0% | $52 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2015 03/11/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/13/2015 01/13/15 | Price Changed | $80,000 | -11.0% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2014 10/16/14 | Price Changed | $89,900 | -7.3% | $61 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2014 09/30/14 | For Sale | $97,000 | -- | $66 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,313 | $59,397 | $7,228 | $52,169 |
| 2023 | $5,999 | $52,915 | $6,439 | $46,476 |
| 2022 | $5,478 | $46,315 | $5,636 | $40,679 |
| 2021 | $5,940 | $41,914 | $5,100 | $36,814 |
| 2020 | $5,511 | $37,675 | $4,584 | $33,091 |
| 2019 | $4,353 | $35,046 | $4,264 | $30,782 |
| 2018 | $4,122 | $32,450 | $3,948 | $28,502 |
| 2017 | $5,663 | $31,736 | $3,861 | $27,875 |
| 2016 | $5,307 | $31,113 | $3,785 | $27,328 |
| 2015 | $5,127 | $31,748 | $3,862 | $27,886 |
| 2014 | $5,254 | $33,774 | $3,862 | $29,912 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,181 | $4,023 | $31,158 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Berry McCracken
Seller's Agent in 2024
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
(815) 954-7761
243 Total Sales
-
J Andy Czako
Buyer's Agent in 2024
J Andy Czako
McColly Bennett Real Estate
(815) 370-6807
165 Total Sales
-
Diane Brannock
Seller's Agent in 2015
Diane Brannock
Hexagon Real Estate
(815) 735-0402
113 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Dawn Olson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(815) 735-9594
177 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11975760
APN: 16-17-05-425-016
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