What a wonderful home in West Kankakee! From the Front to the back of this house- everything has been done for you! Living Room with Hardwood Floors, lots of windows, and a French door to your sunroom - indoor / outdoor retreat, with access to the deck area which is great for entertaining! The Hardwood extends to the Kitchen- with newer cabinetry and appliances - Ready for you to get cooking! Main level with to good sized bedrooms, and full bath! **But that is not all! You have so much more living space! Full finished basement with LVP floor throughout, an additional bathroom / Laundry, third bedroom or office, and huge Family room / Rec room! Don't be fooled by the size - there is plenty of room for your whole family and guests! With a new roof, you can breath easy knowing you have one less thing to upkeep in your new home! You do not want to miss out on this exceptional home! Call today for your very own private showing! (listing agent related to seller)
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Peter Grant• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with Rory Hertzberg• Coldwell Banker Realty
You have got to come see this house, it defines MOVE IN READY, Everything is redone and new, since 2013 New HVAC, Water Heater, Plumbing, electrical, New cabinets, stainless steel appliances, real oak hardwood floors, tile bathroom, new doors and trim, newer carpet, paint, blinds, fence. Nothing to do but move in. .. Also 2013 new Garage door Opener & Door & Remote, Deck, and new NEW Windows, WOW Florida/Sun Room. This 3 bed 1.1 bath has full finished basement as well. Mainlevel has sunroom off the back deck. Mainlevel has 2 beds and full bath. Lower Level has 1 big basement bedroom, plus a powder room in basement, additional family room, and a big play area. Lots of options with this one. Location is great, walking distance to 3 churches and Governor Small Park. Garage is 1.5 car and additional parking in back. Come see this west kankakee location, its a gem. Very neutral paint, truly is move in ready. Hurry before its gone!
Public Records
Apr 8, 2013
Sold
$104,500
$105/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08208382
Apr 5, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$104,300
$104/sq ft
Feb 25, 2013
Contingent
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Nov 27, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$109,900
$110/sq ft
Oct 25, 2012
Listed (New)
$114,900
$115/sq ft
+11
So mmuch is NEW! 95% Energy Eff Furnace, Money $aving 13 SEER AC, 100Amp Circuit Breakers, Copper&PVC Plumbing, Living Room & Kitchen & Hallway Real Tongue & Groove Oak Hardwood floors, Designer Ceramic Floors, Stainmaster Carpet, Maple Cabinets, NEW Appliances, New Doors&Trim, Garage door Opener&Door&Remote, Deck. NEW Windows, WOW Florida/Sun Room. $600 Refrig Allowance. Furn, AC, Appliances under Factory Warranty
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08045291
Apr 28, 2012
Pending
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Apr 17, 2012
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07622372
Feb 5, 2011
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2010
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06778850
Sep 17, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 21, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06722201
Jan 3, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 3, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08190111
Aug 28, 2002
Sold (MLS)
$69,000
$69/sq ft
May 6, 2002
Listed
$72,999
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,241 (+8.2%)
$6,395 + $46,933
$53,328
2024
$4,846 (+5.7%)
$5,634 + $41,351
$46,985
2023
$4,585 (+10.1%)
$5,019 + $36,838
$41,857
2022
$4,163 (+8.2%)
$4,393 + $32,243
$36,636
2021
$3,849 (+10.5%)
$4,393 + $32,243
$36,636
2020
$3,481 (+6.9%)
$3,976 + $29,179
$33,155
2019
$3,255 (+6.2%)
$3,574 + $26,228
$29,802
2018
$3,065 (−29.4%)
$3,325 + $24,398
$27,723
2017
$4,339 (+3.3%)
$3,079 + $22,591
$25,670
2016
$4,199 (+3.5%)
$3,011 + $22,094
$25,105
2015
$4,055 (+4.0%)
$3,012 + $22,103
$25,115
2013
$3,900
$3,138 + $23,024
$26,162
Tax history for 555 S Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,241 (+8.2%)
$6,395 + $46,933
$53,328
2024
$4,846 (+5.7%)
$5,634 + $41,351
$46,985
2023
$4,585 (+10.1%)
$5,019 + $36,838
$41,857
2022
$4,163 (+8.2%)
$4,393 + $32,243
$36,636
2021
$3,849 (+10.5%)
$4,393 + $32,243
$36,636
2020
$3,481 (+6.9%)
$3,976 + $29,179
$33,155
2019
$3,255 (+6.2%)
$3,574 + $26,228
$29,802
2018
$3,065 (−29.4%)
$3,325 + $24,398
$27,723
2017
$4,339 (+3.3%)
$3,079 + $22,591
$25,670
2016
$4,199 (+3.5%)
$3,011 + $22,094
$25,105
2015
$4,055 (+4.0%)
$3,012 + $22,103
$25,115
2013
$3,900
$3,138 + $23,024
$26,162
*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
7,747 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kankakee County
APN
161706203004
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 Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
# of Parking (Total): 1.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 22
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 7 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Screened Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,800
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1000
Model: RANCH W/ FINISHED BASEMENT
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,000
Total Sq Ft: 1,000
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 16170620300400
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X150
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,163.10
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
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: Court St. to S. Wall St, South to River St. - Right to Rutledge - Right on Rutledge to 555
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,747 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161706203004
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
Taft Primary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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