Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,357 sqft
255 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$59/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Brick 1 1/2 Story home! This home has so much potential and just needs someone to love it again. 2 Bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main floor with a full bath. 3rd Bedroom upstairs with 1/2 Bath. Vinyl thermal pane replacement windows and newer Boiler, age of Roof is unknown. This is an "As Is' sale.Brick 1 1/2 Story home! This home has so much potential and just needs someone to love it again. 2 Bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main floor with a full bath. 3rd Bedroom upstairs with 1/2 Bath. Vinyl thermal pane replacement windows and newer Boiler, age of Roof is unknown. This is an "As Is' sale.

    Sold By Golden Enterprise Realty Inc

    • Listed by: Amanda Fedrow 815.953.5521 amanda@amandafedrow.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
    Listing closed: 02/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12255647

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $64,000

    Avg days on market

    15

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.8%

    Kankakee, IL

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    Property Information for 255 South Chicago Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $610 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Kankakee
    • Township: Kankakee
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
    • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1952
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 111
    • High School District: 111
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    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
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2024-12-13T19:51:47
    • Photos Count: 14
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    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: 12X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 22X12
    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: 11X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X20
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 13X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X15

    Property History for 255 South Chicago Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 25, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12255647

    $80,000
    Jan 16, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1552658227

    $80,000
    Dec 30, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12255647

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/25/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12255647

    $80,000
    01/16/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1552658227

    $80,000
    12/30/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12255647

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    Public Records for 255 South Chicago Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$3,842Additions$29,660Total$33,502
    Tax Record2025$3,710 ($309 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size7,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN16-17-05-203-013

    Schools near 255 South Chicago Avenue

    This home is within Kankakee School District 111.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 3
    Public - 2 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Steuben Elementary School
    PublicPK 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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