Welcome home! This sprawling ranch on River Rd. is waiting for you to be its new family! Step in to the spacious living room, with lots of natural light, and hardwood floors! Living room is open to the Eat in kitchen- with peninsula, and a large area for your dining table! Off the kitchen is a family room / Mud room / Office (really whatever use you would like to grant it!) with a half bath, and Laundry access. Home has 4 very good sized bedrooms, all with ample closet space! The full bath, has a large closet for all your linen and accessory storage! Hardwood floors throughout the home! Love the outdoors? - homes has a huge deck- great for entertaining - and backs up to a field, so you can enjoy your privacy! Call to make an appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Grant• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with Rory Hertzberg• Coldwell Banker Realty
Spacious 4 BEDROOM ranch home on large lot, close to boat launch. INTERIOR PICTURES coming soon. Living Room with big picture window, Dining Room & Family Room (Den) off of kitchen. Hardwood floors under carpeting, except for Dining Room & Family Room. Needs a little updating, but has loads of potential. RIVER ACCESS $25 a year. Seller must sell quickly and will look at ALL OFFERS! Home Warranty Included!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,167 (+16.6%)
$5,761 + $74,676
$80,437
2024
$5,288 (+8.0%)
$5,076 + $65,794
$70,870
2023
$4,896 (+9.2%)
$4,522 + $58,614
$63,136
2022
$4,483 (+8.2%)
$3,958 + $51,303
$55,261
2021
$4,144 (+8.0%)
$3,958 + $51,303
$55,261
2020
$3,835 (+6.0%)
$3,582 + $46,428
$50,010
2019
$3,618 (+6.8%)
$3,220 + $41,733
$44,953
2018
$3,388 (+2.6%)
$2,995 + $38,821
$41,816
2017
$3,303 (+3.4%)
$2,773 + $35,945
$38,718
2016
$3,194 (+1.1%)
$2,712 + $35,154
$37,866
2015
$3,159 (+7.5%)
$2,713 + $35,168
$37,881
2013
$2,938
$2,826 + $36,633
$39,459
Tax history for 2838 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,167 (+16.6%)
$5,761 + $74,676
$80,437
2024
$5,288 (+8.0%)
$5,076 + $65,794
$70,870
2023
$4,896 (+9.2%)
$4,522 + $58,614
$63,136
2022
$4,483 (+8.2%)
$3,958 + $51,303
$55,261
2021
$4,144 (+8.0%)
$3,958 + $51,303
$55,261
2020
$3,835 (+6.0%)
$3,582 + $46,428
$50,010
2019
$3,618 (+6.8%)
$3,220 + $41,733
$44,953
2018
$3,388 (+2.6%)
$2,995 + $38,821
$41,816
2017
$3,303 (+3.4%)
$2,773 + $35,945
$38,718
2016
$3,194 (+1.1%)
$2,712 + $35,154
$37,866
2015
$3,159 (+7.5%)
$2,713 + $35,168
$37,881
2013
$2,938
$2,826 + $36,633
$39,459
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Kankakee County
APN
161715302006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The R1 residence district regulations are designed to conserve existing good residential areas and to regulate the efficient use and orderly development of vacant land designated for residential uses. This section applies to the R1 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 22
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 22
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement Description: Crawl
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
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): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone
Parcel Number: 16171530200600
Lot Information
Dimensions: 83X170X136X175
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,895.82
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
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
Subdivision Name: Southbrook
Township: Kankakee
Corporate Limits: Kankakee
Directions: I57 Exit 308, South to 4000 S Rd, East to River Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161715302006
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Hertzberg Group
Around this home
Schools
King Middle Grade School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance 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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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