1240 W Merchant St

$134,900
Price
2
Beds
1,000 Sq. Ft.
$135 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$135
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a full basement and detached 1 car garage. This home has been fully renovated with thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy peace of mind with a new garage roof, furnace, duct work, water heater, AC unit and windows, providing improved efficiency and great natural light. Inside you'll find new flooring throughout, along with a completely rehabbed kitchen and bathroom, offering modern finishes and fresh appeal. The full basement provides...Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a full basement and detached 1 car garage. This home has been fully renovated with thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy peace of mind with a new garage roof, furnace, duct work, water heater, AC unit and windows, providing improved efficiency and great natural light. Inside you'll find new flooring throughout, along with a completely rehabbed kitchen and bathroom, offering modern finishes and fresh appeal. The full basement provides excellent storage space or potential for future living area. Move in ready and conveniently located next to the hospitals, restaurants and stores. If you're looking for a home that feels brand new, without the brand new price, this one is the perfect fit! Call today for a private showing.

Property Details for 1240 West Merchant Street

Area
Kankakee
Township
Kankakee
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 05:34 PM

Property Details for 1240 West Merchant Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12511885
Days on Market44
Taxes$3,623 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyKankakee County

Location

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Building Information for 1240 West Merchant Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$969 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$667

Property Taxes

$302

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1240 West Merchant Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 111
  • High School District: 111
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 50
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-05T22:20:19
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
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: 8X8
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 6X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X11

Property History for 1240 West Merchant Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12511885

Nov 24, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12511885

$134,900
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12511885

$140,000
Mar 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554910069

$55,000
Mar 28, 2025

Sold

MRED #12260937

$55,000
Mar 4, 2025

Pending

MRED #12260937

Mar 4, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12260937

Feb 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12260937

$59,900
Feb 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12260937

$69,900
Jan 29, 2025

Pending

MRED #12260937

Jan 18, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12260937

$59,900
Dec 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12260937

$69,900
Oct 30, 2014

Sold

MRED #08717141

$9,000
Sep 19, 2014

Pending

MRED #08717141

Sep 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08717141

$9,000
Oct 16, 2000

Sold

MRED #08200170

$40,000
Aug 21, 2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #08200170

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Contingent

MRED #12511885

11/24/2025

Price Change

MRED #12511885

$134,900
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12511885

$140,000
03/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554910069

$55,000
03/28/2025

Sold

MRED #12260937

$55,000
03/04/2025

Pending

MRED #12260937

03/04/2025

Contingent

MRED #12260937

02/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12260937

$59,900
02/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12260937

$69,900
01/29/2025

Pending

MRED #12260937

01/18/2025

Price Change

MRED #12260937

$59,900
12/27/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12260937

$69,900
10/30/2014

Sold

MRED #08717141

$9,000
09/19/2014

Pending

MRED #08717141

09/02/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08717141

$9,000
10/16/2000

Sold

MRED #08200170

$40,000
08/21/2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #08200170

$45,000

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

Public Records for 1240 West Merchant Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,156Additions$27,487Total$30,643
Tax Record2024$3,623 ($302 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN16-09-31-409-006

Schools near 1240 West Merchant Street

This home is within Kankakee School District 111.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 2 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Taft Primary School
PublicK to 3

John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public2 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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