Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring a full basement and detached 1 car garage. This home has been fully renovated with thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy peace of mind with a new garage roof, furnace, duct work, water heater, AC unit and windows, providing improved efficiency and great natural light. Inside you'll find new flooring throughout, along with a completely rehabbed kitchen and bathroom, offering modern finishes and fresh appeal. The full basement provides excellent storage space or potential for future living area. Move in ready and conveniently located next to the hospitals, restaurants and stores. If you're looking for a home that feels brand new, without the brand new price, this one is the perfect fit! Call today for a private showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Camargo• RE/MAX Prestige Homes
Bought with Cindy Olson-Purdy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
2 Bedroom 2 Story with full basement. New Furnace and duct work, coil is present for A/C, and Circuit Breaker Electric. Interior of house needs work. 1 car detached garage. Sold "As Is" Water Heater is not hooked up but is new. Great investment property!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08717141
Oct 30, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$9,000
$9/sq ft
Sep 19, 2014
Pending
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Sep 2, 2014
Listed (New)
$9,000
$9/sq ft
+9
2 bedroom 2 story with full basement 1 car detached garage sold "as is"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,852 (+6.3%)
$3,582 + $31,198
$34,780
2024
$3,623 (+3.8%)
$3,156 + $27,487
$30,643
2023
$3,491 (+7.5%)
$2,812 + $24,487
$27,299
2022
$3,247 (+6.0%)
$2,461 + $21,433
$23,894
2021
$3,064 (+7.8%)
$2,461 + $21,433
$23,894
2020
$2,843 (+4.9%)
$2,227 + $19,396
$21,623
2019
$2,710 (+3.9%)
$2,002 + $17,435
$19,437
2018
$2,609 (−10.7%)
$1,862 + $16,219
$18,081
2017
$2,922 (+6.7%)
$1,724 + $25,826
$27,550
2016
$2,738 (+3.5%)
$1,686 + $14,688
$16,374
2015
$2,645 (−0.5%)
$1,687 + $14,694
$16,381
2013
$2,659
$1,757 + $16,079
$17,836
Tax history for 1240 W Merchant St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,852 (+6.3%)
$3,582 + $31,198
$34,780
2024
$3,623 (+3.8%)
$3,156 + $27,487
$30,643
2023
$3,491 (+7.5%)
$2,812 + $24,487
$27,299
2022
$3,247 (+6.0%)
$2,461 + $21,433
$23,894
2021
$3,064 (+7.8%)
$2,461 + $21,433
$23,894
2020
$2,843 (+4.9%)
$2,227 + $19,396
$21,623
2019
$2,710 (+3.9%)
$2,002 + $17,435
$19,437
2018
$2,609 (−10.7%)
$1,862 + $16,219
$18,081
2017
$2,922 (+6.7%)
$1,724 + $25,826
$27,550
2016
$2,738 (+3.5%)
$1,686 + $14,688
$16,374
2015
$2,645 (−0.5%)
$1,687 + $14,694
$16,381
2013
$2,659
$1,757 + $16,079
$17,836
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,503 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Kankakee County
APN
160931409006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: No Garage, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2025
Parcel Number: 16093140900600
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 50
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,622.84
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 111
Middle Or Junior School District: 111
High School District: 111
Location Information
Township: Kankakee
Corporate Limits: Kankakee
Directions: W. Court St. to S. Wall St, South to Merchant St, West to house on right
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,503 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 160931409006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Purdy Wilkening Team
Around this home
Schools
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public 2-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$148,000 – $179,000
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