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Sold on 05/27/2022
Berry McCracken of Coldwell Banker Realty

985 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

  • $170,000

    Last sold 05/27/2022 after 4 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,608

    Sqft ($106/Sqft)

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Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1942
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,756 Sqft
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Very attractive and updated home near 2 parks, 8 tennis courts, shuffleboard court, walking trails, 3 ballparks, 2 pavilions, Kankakee River, boat club and boat launches, country club and more! Great area for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and more! Many updates to this home include new roof, siding, windows in 9/17. New kitchen and upstairs bathroom in 2008. Newer kitchen includes new cabinets and countertops and stainless steel appliances. New bathroom includes tub surround, lighting, vanity, sink and faucet. Sit with family and friends in the living room and build a fire in the fireplace to relax by in the fall and winter. In the summer you can enjoy the screened porch. Much of the home has hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms upstairs that could have a potential 4th bedroom or a bonus room for kids or home office. Plus walkup attic and attached garage. Lots of storage in the full basement. 40 gallon water heater 10/16, updated 200 amp CB box and more. Downtown activity with Kankakee Downtown Historic District, Grapes & Hops, Moon Cookie Gallery, Splitting Targets, Farmer's Market, fantastic Kankakee Library, Burfield + Remington building with Stefari Cafe, Majestic Theater & Rebel Ice Cream. Also Paramount Theater and Project Catalyst business incubator and more! 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. With all these benefits and activities, this won't stay on the market long! Ask for the AHS home warranty for 1 year after closing! Multiple offers. Highest & best offers due by Thursday 7PM. Offers will be presented Friday afternoon due to sellers schedule. Start Packin'!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Berry McCracken
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11413125 • last updated 3 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Levels/Style Traditional
MLS # 11413125
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1608
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1551
Year Built 1942
Buyer Agent Commission 3%
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Attic Interior Stair
Basement Full, Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Vinyl Siding
Garage Desc Attached
# Garage Spaces 1
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 1
Exterior Features Screened Patio
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area Kankakee
County Kankakee
Elementary School District 111
High School Kankakee High School
Middle School District 111
High School District 111
APN 16170542501700
Zoning SINGL
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jun 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11413125
  • Jun 30, 2022 Sold
    $170,000 (+13.3%)
  • May 28, 2022 Active
  • May 23, 2022 Listed
    $150,000 (+31.6%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09964249
  • Jul 11, 2018 Sold
    $114,000 (-5.0%)
  • May 29, 2018 Contingent
  • May 27, 2018 Listed
    $120,000 (-3.2%)
  • Oct 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07510930
  • Oct 26, 2010 Expired
  • Apr 25, 2010 Listed
    $124,000
  • 985 S Elm Ave
    $170K
  • Kankakee
  • 60901
    $185K +2% y/y
  • Kankakee
    $185K +2% y/y
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