494 Water Tower Road South

Closed 7/24/26
Closed 7/24/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$321,000
3 beds1,700 sqft$189/sqft
494 Water Tower Rd S, Manteno, IL 60950
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

First floor living in established neighborhood 1 mile to downtown Manteno! Freshly painted throughout! Vaulted skylight living room boasts two sided fireplace to dining room; spacious kitchen features island, custom built in banquette with storage, electricity and custom fit oval table w/ outer multi-person seat, newer GE Cafe line french door fridge w/ hot water! Kitchen also boasts 4 awning windows (fresh air even if raining!). Handscraped style engineered wood floors throughout living, dining,...First floor living in established neighborhood 1 mile to downtown Manteno! Freshly painted throughout! Vaulted skylight living room boasts two sided fireplace to dining room; spacious kitchen features island, custom built in banquette with storage, electricity and custom fit oval table w/ outer multi-person seat, newer GE Cafe line french door fridge w/ hot water! Kitchen also boasts 4 awning windows (fresh air even if raining!). Handscraped style engineered wood floors throughout living, dining, hall, bedrooms and primary walk in closet. Primary suite features spacious double vanity, deep whirlpool tub, seaprate shower, large WIC and private screened porch. New $80k Pella windows, sliders and doors throughout 2019 - several windows feature interior blinds. Huge wrap around deck with access from kitchen and living room, mature trees, landscape ligthing, strawberry patch & herb garden, shed, fenced yard backs to large greenspace and Manteno High School - great for Friday Night Lights! Garage features attic pull down for easy access to additional storage. Radon system and 6mil lined crawl space. HWH Jun2023, AC approx 2015; Ezviz security camera system setup. What sellers love about this house: 1 mile to both downtown Manteno and the Manteno Sportsman's Club which features a beach and campground - Many updated parks throughout town, pickle ball courts approximate 1/2 mile, very close proximity to Legacy Park which features a splash pad and outdoor ice rink; downtown Manteno square boasts a splash pad, huge jump pillow and zip line; 1/4 mile to neighborhood Eddie Reed Park has a zip line and walking path that goes all around Manteno

Listing Agent

  1. Michele Marks

    Michele Marks

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (630) 699-0448

    M: (630) 699-0448

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Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Listing closed: 07/24/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12636188
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Property Information for 494 Water Tower Road South

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,981 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: Kankakee County
  • Area: Manteno
  • Subdivision: Park West
  • Township: Manteno
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Zoning: SINGL
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,634 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 5
  • Elementary School: Manteno Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Manteno Middle School
  • High School District: 5
  • High School: Manteno High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
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: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer, Utility Room-1st Floor, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 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: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 91x151x91x151
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-06-25T23:32:55
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Rural: N
  • 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: Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
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: 12X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X19
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 6X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X7
Utility Room-1st Floor Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Dimensions: 6X8
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 6X8

Property History for 494 Water Tower Road South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Sold

MRED #12636188

$321,000—
Jul 6, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945631745

$321,000

+2.7% / yr

Jun 26, 2026

Pending

MRED #12636188

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Sold

MRED #12636188

$321,000
07/06/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945631745

$321,000

+2.7% / yr

06/26/2026

Pending

MRED #12636188

—

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

Public Records for 494 Water Tower Road South

Taxable ValueLand$16,418Additions$72,056Total$88,474
Tax Record2025$6,981 ($582 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size13,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN03-02-16-200-031

Schools near 494 Water Tower Road South

This home is within Manteno Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Manteno Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Manteno Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Manteno High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Manteno Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Manteno Middle School
Public5 to 8

Manteno High School
Public8 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 494 Water Tower Road South, Manteno, IL 60950
$321,000
3
1,700
13,634
496 Water Tower Road South, Manteno, IL 60950
$104,000
2
1,512
10,500
488 Water Tower Road South, Manteno, IL 60950
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13,500
512 Water Tower Road South, Manteno, IL 60950
$263,000
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11,842
484 Water Tower Road South, Manteno, IL 60950
$188,000
3
1,858
13,503
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$153,000
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