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$219,987

965 Elm Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
4 Beds2 Baths0 sqft97 days
965 Elm Avenue·Kankakee, IL 60901
4Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1925Year Built
About This Home

DEEP 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'!

MLS# 11975760Listed February 12, 2024ResidentialAmerican 4-Sq.
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Total Rooms8

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces1
Fireplaces1
Year Built1925
Lot Size46.6X145

Location

CountyKankakee
TownshipKankakee
Zip Code60901

Financial

List Price$219,987
Annual Taxes (2022)$5,478
Monthly Tax Est.$457
Parcel #16170542501600
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorGas Oven

Flooring

HardwoodLaminate

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFull

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace

Wood BurningAttached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingPlaster

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Patio & Porch

DeckScreened

Lot Features

Mature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

Garage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Middle School
Kankakee Junior High School
District: 111
High School
Kankakee High School
District: 111
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$5,478
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$457
per month
Property Location

965 Elm Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901Kankakee County

$219,987
965 Elm Avenue
4 bd2 ba0 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
97 days on market
1-car garage
1 fireplace
46.6X145
$5,478/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$1,613
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,156/mo
Property Tax
$457/mo
$219,987
20% — $43,997
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$175,990
Down Payment
$43,997

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent: Berry McCracken
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