957 S 7th Ave

$175,000
Price
3
Beds
1,248 Sq. Ft.
$140 / Sq. Ft.
1,248
Sq. Ft.
$140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to your next home in desirable west Kankakee. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath house has a finished basement and 2 car detached garage. Huge primary bedroom with lots of closet and storage space. The large fenced in yard is perfect for summer entertaining or to let your pets run free. Located close to parks, schools and restaurants. Windows in the main floor bedrooms and living room new in 2017. Windows in master upstairs 2018. Windows in dining room and kitchen 2021. All stainless steel kitchen appliances...Welcome to your next home in desirable west Kankakee. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath house has a finished basement and 2 car detached garage. Huge primary bedroom with lots of closet and storage space. The large fenced in yard is perfect for summer entertaining or to let your pets run free. Located close to parks, schools and restaurants. Windows in the main floor bedrooms and living room new in 2017. Windows in master upstairs 2018. Windows in dining room and kitchen 2021. All stainless steel kitchen appliances stay. Washer and dryer does as well. Don't miss your chance to call this house your home!

Property Details for 957 South 7th Avenue

Area
Kankakee
Township
Kankakee
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 957 South 7th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12417902
Days on Market150
Taxes$3,545 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyKankakee County

Location

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Building Information for 957 South 7th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,160 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$865

Property Taxes

$295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 957 South 7th Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 111
  • Elementary School: Taft Primary School
  • Jr High Middle School: John Kennedy Middle Grade School
  • High School District: 111
  • High School: Kankakee High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 111
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 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 Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-07-11T22:17:21
  • Photos Count: 32
  • 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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
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: 10X7
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 16X18

Property History for 957 South 7th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12417902

$175,000
Sep 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12417902

$180,000
Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12417902

$185,000
Dec 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480287168

$139,000
Dec 17, 2021

Sold

MRED #11275504

$139,000
Nov 29, 2021

Pending

MRED #11275504

Nov 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11275504

Nov 28, 2021

Pending

MRED #11275504

Nov 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11275504

$134,900
Sep 12, 2008

Sold

MRED #06984269

$88,500
Aug 19, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06984269

$87,900
Aug 19, 2008

Pending

MRED #06984269

Aug 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06984269

$87,900
Aug 7, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06528392

$79,900
May 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06528392

$89,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Price Change

MRED #12417902

$175,000
09/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12417902

$180,000
07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12417902

$185,000
12/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480287168

$139,000
12/17/2021

Sold

MRED #11275504

$139,000
11/29/2021

Pending

MRED #11275504

11/28/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11275504

11/28/2021

Pending

MRED #11275504

11/22/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11275504

$134,900
09/12/2008

Sold

MRED #06984269

$88,500
08/19/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06984269

$87,900
08/19/2008

Pending

MRED #06984269

08/02/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06984269

$87,900
08/07/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06528392

$79,900
05/25/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06528392

$89,900

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

Public Records for 957 South 7th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,634Additions$30,352Total$35,986
Tax Record2024$3,598 ($300 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKANKAKEEAPN16-17-06-413-013

Schools near 957 South 7th Avenue

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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957 South 7th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Kankakee, IL 60901. This property was listed for sale on July 16, 2025 by RE/MAX Prestige Homes, it's currently listed at $175,000. It has been on the market for a total of 150 days and was last sold on December 17, 2021. This listing's school district is Kankakee School District 111. Nearby schools include Taft Primary School, John Kennedy Middle Grade School and Kankakee Junior High School. 957 South 7th Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,248 sqft single family home built in 1938.

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