Well maintained home with Vinyl privacy fence. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & 1 car detached garage. Great for a buyer wanting a low maintenance home. Close to parks, shopping, dining & recreations.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,560 (+6.3%)
$4,993 + $36,180
$41,173
2024
$4,289 (+3.8%)
$4,399 + $31,877
$36,276
2023
$4,132 (+7.5%)
$3,919 + $28,398
$32,317
2022
$3,844 (+6.0%)
$3,430 + $24,856
$28,286
2021
$3,628 (+7.8%)
$3,430 + $24,856
$28,286
2020
$3,365 (+4.9%)
$3,104 + $22,494
$25,598
2019
$3,207 (+3.9%)
$2,790 + $20,219
$23,009
2018
$3,088 (−10.7%)
$2,595 + $18,808
$21,403
2017
$3,459 (+6.7%)
$2,403 + $17,415
$19,818
2016
$3,241 (+110.9%)
$2,350 + $17,032
$19,382
2015
$1,537 (−25.9%)
$2,351 + $18,168
$20,519
2013
$2,074
$2,449 + $22,950
$25,399
Tax history for 281 W Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,560 (+6.3%)
$4,993 + $36,180
$41,173
2024
$4,289 (+3.8%)
$4,399 + $31,877
$36,276
2023
$4,132 (+7.5%)
$3,919 + $28,398
$32,317
2022
$3,844 (+6.0%)
$3,430 + $24,856
$28,286
2021
$3,628 (+7.8%)
$3,430 + $24,856
$28,286
2020
$3,365 (+4.9%)
$3,104 + $22,494
$25,598
2019
$3,207 (+3.9%)
$2,790 + $20,219
$23,009
2018
$3,088 (−10.7%)
$2,595 + $18,808
$21,403
2017
$3,459 (+6.7%)
$2,403 + $17,415
$19,818
2016
$3,241 (+110.9%)
$2,350 + $17,032
$19,382
2015
$1,537 (−25.9%)
$2,351 + $18,168
$20,519
2013
$2,074
$2,449 + $22,950
$25,399
*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
4,563 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
161706431008
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 Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 7
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2022
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16170643100800
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X90
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,627.84
Tax Year: 2021
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
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: From Court St, turn South on N Washington, continue on to S McMullen Dr, Right on W Charles, Left to S Washington, Right on W Walnut, house on the Right
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,563 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161706431008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Taft Primary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $166,000
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