842 S Main Ave

Kankakee, IL 60901

$250,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,297 Sq. Ft.
$109 / Sq. Ft.
2,297
Sq. Ft.
$109
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 11/26/25
Closed 11/26/25

Description

Affordable 5 BEDROOM HOME in highly desired Gracefield Sub. Walking across the FRONT PORCH and into the foyer then the living room you'll instantly notice the SPACE of this room that flows into the formal dining room with HARDWOOD. The kitchen looks very large with the continuation of the HARDWOOD FLOORS into the eating area plus the family room. The white kitchen cabinets are highlighted by the TRACK LIGHTING above. In the INFORMAL EATING AREA are sliding doors to the OUTSIDE DECK. The family room...Affordable 5 BEDROOM HOME in highly desired Gracefield Sub. Walking across the FRONT PORCH and into the foyer then the living room you'll instantly notice the SPACE of this room that flows into the formal dining room with HARDWOOD. The kitchen looks very large with the continuation of the HARDWOOD FLOORS into the eating area plus the family room. The white kitchen cabinets are highlighted by the TRACK LIGHTING above. In the INFORMAL EATING AREA are sliding doors to the OUTSIDE DECK. The family room has a GAS FIREPLACE to look out on plus the back yard. The door to the left of the fireplace leads to the comfortable SUN ROOM. There are 2 utility rooms, one on the main floor and one in the BASEMENT. There is a 1/2 bath next to the utility room. Walking upstairs there are 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and 2 bathrooms. At the top of the stairs is the main bathroom and a short walk down the hallway are 4 bedrooms. 2 BATHROOMS have newer Hickory HARDWOOD FLOORS! The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a MASTER BATHROOM. The BASEMENT has a large recreation room with many recessed lights that could be used for many different uses. There is a screen they have used for MOVIE NIGHTS. Just a little bit down is the 5TH BEDROOM with the closet and EGRESS WINDOW. You can walk out to the BACK YARD from the informal eating area or the SUNROOM. There are both A DECK and a small basketball court! Plus there is a nice sized BACK YARD for games of catch! Just a short distance to 5 parks, WOODED WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, MUSEUM, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, Kankakee Autoplex, DAIRY QUEEN, SmartWash Laundry and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, the Venue, Stefari West, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this UNIQUE HOME! Sold As Is. Ask for 1 year AHS Shield Essential home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this 5 bedroom home! Start packin'!
  1. Listed by Berry McCracken • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (815)-954-7761 C: (815)-954-7761 berry.mccracken@cbexchange.com

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Property Details for 842 South Main Avenue

Area
Kankakee
Township
Kankakee
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 04:18 PM

Property Details for 842 South Main Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12493519
Days on Market6
Taxes$6,750 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1969
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyKankakee County

Location

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Building Information for 842 South Main Avenue

Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,781 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,218

Property Taxes

$563

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 842 South Main Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 111
  • High School District: 111
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
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: In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Basement Type: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Family Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Level
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 77.9x121.2x64.1x125.1
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-10-14T17:32:52
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X14
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 29X13

Property History for 842 South Main Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922969454

$250,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Sold

MRED #12493519

$250,000—
Oct 16, 2025

Pending

MRED #12493519

—
Oct 16, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12493519

—
Oct 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12493519

$250,000—
Jun 20, 2002

Sold

MRED #08195409

$139,900—
Dec 3, 2001

Listed (Active)

MRED #08195409

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922969454

$250,000
11/26/2025

Sold

MRED #12493519

$250,000
10/16/2025

Pending

MRED #12493519

—
10/16/2025

Contingent

MRED #12493519

—
10/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12493519

$250,000
06/20/2002

Sold

MRED #08195409

$139,900
12/03/2001

Listed (Active)

MRED #08195409

$139,900

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

Public Records for 842 South Main Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,927Additions$60,117Total$68,044
Tax Record2024$6,750 ($562 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN16-16-01-413-006

Schools near 842 South Main Avenue

This home is within Kankakee School District 111.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Taft Primary School
Public - K to 3
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public - 2 to 6
Kankakee Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Kankakee High School
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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