1065 S Poplar Ave

Kankakee, IL 60901

$165,987
Price
2
Beds
999 Sq. Ft.
$166 / Sq. Ft.
999
Sq. Ft.
$166
per Sq. Ft.
Contingent
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Description

Walking in the RIVERVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD you'll see the special homes in it along with this MODEST BRICK Craftsman Bungalow! Sit on your covered & lighted FRONT PORCH and you can see everything that's going on in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Walking through the front door into the LIVING ROOM you'll notice the home is modest in size but the RICH FEATURES grab your attention when you first walk in! From the OVERSIZED ARCHED DOORWAY to the refinished HARDWOOD FLOORS to the natural oak CROWN MOLDING and base trim...Walking in the RIVERVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD you'll see the special homes in it along with this MODEST BRICK Craftsman Bungalow! Sit on your covered & lighted FRONT PORCH and you can see everything that's going on in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Walking through the front door into the LIVING ROOM you'll notice the home is modest in size but the RICH FEATURES grab your attention when you first walk in! From the OVERSIZED ARCHED DOORWAY to the refinished HARDWOOD FLOORS to the natural oak CROWN MOLDING and base trim plus the ORIGINAL SCONCES that were added by this owner that adds WARMTH AND AUTHENTICITY to this home! And, if you saw this home a few years ago, YOU'LL NOTICE all the work this seller has done to BREATHE NEW LIFE into it! Through the ARCHED DOORWAY from the living room, is the oversized FORMAL DINING ROOM with the ORIGINAL CHANDELIER the present owner installed! Also, showing off the same beautiful oak HARDWOOD FLOORS, trim, crown molding and base trim. Walking straight back is the KITCHEN with the painted custom cabinets, NEW HARDWARE, SINK, FAUCET, & COUNTERTOP! New refrigerator, stove and hood, too! Back through the dining room and through the ARCHED DOORWAY is the hallway with access to BOTH BEDROOMS and the refinished bathroom. The hallway has an ANTIQUE LIGHT FIXTURE from the COMMERCIAL HOTEL and built in and REFINISHED LINEN CLOSET and drawers that will attract any eye! Both bedrooms have HARDWOOD FLOORS, oak trim, restained crown moldings and original light fixtures. THE BATHROOM IS ALL NEW (including the plumbing) except the tub/shower and ORIGINAL BASKETWEAVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR! The back bedroom has the door with steps to the FLOORED ATTIC! The basement is READY TO BE FINISHED for a rec room and bedroom or office! The POTENTIAL for this basement is only limited by your imagination! The spacious utility room with UTILITY SINK is also in the basement. You can make this large backyard into YOUR OWN PARADISE by installing a brick paver patio, PARTY LIGHTS and firepit for entertaining with FAMILY & FRIENDS. Some updates include NEW ROOF in 2016, 40 GALLON WATER HEATER in 2025, vinyl windows in 2016, GLASS BLOCK VENTED WINDOWSs in basement in 2016. Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school districts. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen FOOD TRUCK. Located close to 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 TENNIS COURTS, shuffleboard, riverfront, the RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT. The other park has at least 3 ball diamonds, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS, boat launches and a nearby COUNTRY CLUB. Also close to FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee along with SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES such as First Trust Bank, Paramount Theater, CORK WINE BAR, Rigo's Cafe, People's Bank, MADAME SAINT VINTAGE, Stefari Coffee House, JR's Chicken, JAENICKE'S ROOT BEER STAND and more! Other nearby HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE the developing EAST RIVERWALK, the B. Harley Bradley House, KNACK BREWING plus more! Within approximately 1 hour to DOWNTOWN CHICAGO to take advantage of professional sports, plays, museums, NAVY PIER, jobs, friends, family and more! Become part of this FRIENDLY COMMUNITY! This home is VERY COMFORTABLE and is waiting for you to add your fingerprint and YOUR IMAGINATION to add more equity! Ask for 1 year AHS brand Shield Essential HOME WARRANTY! Own this special home at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! Start Packin'!
  1. Listed by Berry McCracken • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (815)-954-7761 C: (815)-954-7761 berry.mccracken@cbexchange.com

Property Details for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

Area
Kankakee
Township
Kankakee
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Gravity
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 01/15/2026 01:35 PM

Property Details for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12538984
Days on Market7
Taxes$4,137 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyKankakee County

Location

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Building Information for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,154 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$809

Property Taxes

$345

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 111
  • Jr High Middle School: Kankakee Junior High School
  • High School District: 111
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Yes, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Concrete, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 48.1X145
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-01-11T23:30:34
  • Photos Count: 17
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X13

Property History for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12538984

—
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12538984

$165,987—
May 26, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491696663

$105,000—
May 26, 2022

Sold

MRED #11377261

$105,000—
Apr 19, 2022

Pending

MRED #11377261

—
Apr 18, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11377261

—
Apr 17, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11377261

$104,987—
Apr 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11377261

$109,987—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Contingent

MRED #12538984

—
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12538984

$165,987
05/26/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491696663

$105,000
05/26/2022

Sold

MRED #11377261

$105,000
04/19/2022

Pending

MRED #11377261

—
04/18/2022

Contingent

MRED #11377261

—
04/17/2022

Price Change

MRED #11377261

$104,987
04/16/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11377261

$109,987

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1065 South Poplar Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,455Additions$33,534Total$40,989
Tax Record2024$4,137 ($345 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,975 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN16-17-05-432-014

Schools near 1065 South Poplar Avenue

This home is within Kankakee School District 111.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Steuben Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
King Middle Grade School
Public - 3 to 6
Kankakee Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Kankakee High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steuben Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

King Middle Grade School
Public3 to 6

Kankakee Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Kankakee High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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