$109,987
SOLD MAY 31, 2019

965 S Elm Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$63 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Screened Porch
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of September 2024

Deep Riverview charmer with more room than you would think with the 3rd floor finished for a family/play room or a bedroom. This home has a lot of cozy features like the screened porch for relaxing in the morning, the fireplace for cozying up to in the winter, the back deck for calming yourself after work, many built-ins and more! The kitchen has plenty of cabinets. Hardwood floors under carpet in most rooms. The unfinished basement has the updated mechanicals such as the newer hi-efficiency furnace, hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. Just a few blocks away are 2 large riverfront parks for baseball, tennis, walking and much more! The nearby Kankakee River is great for boating, fishing and more. Downtown Kankakee has many great shops like Moon Cookie Gallery, Love Bookstore, Grapes & Hops, Feed Center and more. Taxes don't reflect any exemptions. This reasonably price home is priced to move quickly! Ask about the 1 year AHS brand home warranty! Asking only $109,987!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Berry McCracken

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475090283 Listed on: 03/19/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Berry McCracken

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475090283 Listed on: 03/19/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,313

Year Built

  • 1925

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • $525 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,313

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: Square footage was calculated by taking the assessors calculations and adding 1/2 the 2nd floor square footage for the finished attic area.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Zoning Type: SINGL
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 17X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19X18, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1752
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 0.16

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 111
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Junior High Dist: 111

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 46.6X145
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16170542501600
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5663.30

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%
Views
2078
Current Estimated Value
$215,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.98%
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,813
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,298

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
11.30%

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
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 $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

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 $6,313 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10312960

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-05-425-016