Last Sold Price
3 beds1,502 sqft$90/sqft
1278 N Terrace Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Description

EXCELLENT updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in Herscher School District! Great open concept floorplan - the living room, kitchen and dining area are all open to each other. You have 3 spacious bedrooms with big closets, a large hall bath, and the master suite has a private bath. The fantastic sunroom overlooks the gently landscaped yard - which is over 1/3 acre! BONUSES: new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new electrical & plumbing, and the storage shed has electric. A superb home in a desirable...EXCELLENT updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in Herscher School District! Great open concept floorplan - the living room, kitchen and dining area are all open to each other. You have 3 spacious bedrooms with big closets, a large hall bath, and the master suite has a private bath. The fantastic sunroom overlooks the gently landscaped yard - which is over 1/3 acre! BONUSES: new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new electrical & plumbing, and the storage shed has electric. A superb home in a desirable neighborhood - come check it out!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2017 12:00 AM

    Sold By Speckman Realty Real Living

    Property Details for 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    Status
    MLS #
    09301593
    Days on Market
    227
    Taxes
    $3,118 / year
    HOA Fees
    -
    Condo/Co-op Fees
    -
    Property Type
    MLS Type
    Detached Single / 1 Story
    Year Built
    1976
    Lot Size
    0.35 AC / 15,289 SF
    Area
    Kankakee
    Subdivision
    VAUGHNDALE
    Township
    LIMESTONE
    Ownership
    Fee Simple
    Num Of Garage Spaces
    2.0
    Num Of Parking Spaces
    4.0
    Parking Included in Price
    Yes
    Air Conditioning Type
    Central Air
    Heat/Fuel
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Architectural Style
    Ranch
    Zoning
    SINGL

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $160,000

    Avg days on market

    33

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.3%

    Kankakee, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/34
    1

    $151,500

    Sold 05/29/26

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,338
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres
    a view of a house with a yard
    1/29
    2

    $135,000

    Sold 05/27/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,200
    Square Feet
    0.15
    Acres
    a front view of house with yard and trees
    1/15
    3

    $250,000

    Sold 10/29/24

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,555
    Square Feet
    0.35
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/40
    4

    $160,000

    Sold 09/09/24

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,269
    Square Feet
    0.22
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
    1/30
    5

    $160,000

    Sold 09/08/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,370
    Square Feet
    0.22
    Acres
    a view of a house with a swimming pool and a yard with furniture
    1/26
    6

    $255,000

    Sold 02/07/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,672
    Square Feet
    0.34
    Acres
    $179,000 | 644 Kennedy Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901
    1/12
    7

    $179,000

    Sold 10/01/24

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,304
    Square Feet
    0.2
    Acres
    a front view of a house with garden
    1/39
    8

    $160,000

    Sold 01/29/25

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,521
    Square Feet
    0.28
    Acres
    a view of a yard in front of a house with plants and large tree
    1/19
    9

    $164,900

    Sold 12/26/24

    3
    Bedrooms
    1,300
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres

    Location

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    Building Information for 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,289 SF

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 2
    • High School District: 2
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 2
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Driveway
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storage Shed
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2015
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 90X170
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 07-29-2016
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    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: 13X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X9
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 23X14
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 15X10

    Property History for 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 19, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09301593

    $135,000
    Apr 27, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1254093249

    $135,000
    Apr 27, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1439424727

    $135,000

    +6.3% / yr

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/19/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09301593

    $135,000
    04/27/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1254093249

    $135,000
    04/27/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1439424727

    $135,000

    +6.3% / yr

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

    Public Records for 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$6,414Additions$55,433Total$61,847
    Tax Record2025$4,109 ($342 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size15,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR1CountyKANKAKEEAPN07-08-26-403-015

    Schools near 1278 North Terrace Avenue

    This home is within Herscher Community Unit School District 2.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 1
    Public - 2 to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Limestone Elementary School
    Public5 to 8

    Herscher High School
    Public9 to 12

    Bonfield Grade School
    PublicPK to 1

    Herscher Intermediate School
    Public2 to 5

    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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