Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,200 sqft$85/sqft
78 E 2740th Rd S, Kankakee, IL 60901
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,900 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$85/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Affordable and an easy commute! Located on the edge of town in a rural subdivision, this home has personality as soon as you pull up! Check out the low taxes! All appliances stay. All window treatments stay. Located in a subdivision that ends in a cul-de-sac for privacy and quiet! Some of the many updates including in 1999: furnace & central air, circuit breakers, garage door and opener, kitchen plumbing, vinyl exterior, storm windows. Updates in 2002 include: range & oven, 50 gallon gas water heater,...Affordable and an easy commute! Located on the edge of town in a rural subdivision, this home has personality as soon as you pull up! Check out the low taxes! All appliances stay. All window treatments stay. Located in a subdivision that ends in a cul-de-sac for privacy and quiet! Some of the many updates including in 1999: furnace & central air, circuit breakers, garage door and opener, kitchen plumbing, vinyl exterior, storm windows. Updates in 2002 include: range & oven, 50 gallon gas water heater, new carpet in living room and hallway. Updates in 2005 include: bathroom plumbing & painting. You'll notice the hardwood floors in 2 of the bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen and large living room with big picture window to bring in lots of natural light. You can benefit from the new Prairie Walk Subdiv. and the new Water Park yet it is far enough away for your peace and quiet! Come see all this home has to offer!

    Sold By Rosenboom Realty - B

    Listing closed: 04/18/2006 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08204878

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $99,000

    Avg days on market

    42

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.2%

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    Property Information for 78 East 2740th Road South

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,410 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Kankakee
    • Area: Irwin
    • Subdivision: Chrislin
    • Township: KANKAKEE
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.5
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1957
    • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,900 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 111
    • High School District: 111
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage Type: Attached
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Grid: 820
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Storage Shed
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Lot Dimensions: 90X110
    • Waterfront: No
    • Driveway: Gravel,Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Living Area Source: Other
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'x12'
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10'5x10'
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12'x10'5
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17'x11'
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20'x13'5
    Utility Room-1st Floor Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Dimensions: 11'x8'

    Property History for 78 East 2740th Road South

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 18, 2006

    Sold

    MRED #08204878

    $101,987
    Aug 22, 2005

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08204878

    $109,987
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/18/2006

    Sold

    MRED #08204878

    $101,987
    08/22/2005

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #08204878

    $109,987

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

    Schools near 78 East 2740th Road South

    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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