Unbelievable West Kankakee, 4 bedroom home! This home features a large living room, eat in kitchen, fenced in yard with above ground pool (new liner) and large refinished deck, perfect for entertaining! Newer roof on both home and garage, new central air and furnace (2023), updated flooring and paint throughout Fresh updates and modern trends blend well with the lovely vintage trim & hardware. There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the main level; with two more in the dormer upstairs, this home is much bigger than it looks! NOTE: there are currently no tax exemptions on this property so taxes will be less for owner occupants!
Public Records
Dec 23, 2016
Sold
$83,000
$53/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09307745
Dec 22, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$82,900
$53/sq ft
Dec 1, 2016
Pending
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Oct 22, 2016
Contingent
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Oct 12, 2016
Price Changed
$82,900
$53/sq ft
Aug 5, 2016
Listed (New)
$89,900
$57/sq ft
+8
CHARMING 4 bedroom, 1 bath home in West Kankakee, with new roof & gutters, fenced yard, and beautiful landscaping! Fresh and modern updates blend well with the lovely vintage trim & hardware. There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the main level; with the master and a dormer bedroom upstairs. Excellent closets and storage throughout! The kitchen is roomy, and has newly painted cabinets - very chic. There is a large utility/laundry room off the kitchen, and leads to the relaxing covered patio, multi-tiered deck, and AWESOME above ground pool. A perfect place to unwind and enjoy - come check it out! Qualifies for City of Kankakee Buyer Down Payment Assistance program.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08135060
Oct 10, 2012
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 25, 2006
Sold
$94,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,416 (+23.5%)
$6,395 + $42,513
$48,908
2024
$4,385 (+5.9%)
$5,634 + $37,456
$43,090
2023
$4,141 (−9.3%)
$5,019 + $33,368
$38,387
2022
$4,566 (+5.9%)
$4,393 + $29,206
$33,599
2021
$4,309 (+7.8%)
$4,393 + $29,206
$33,599
2020
$3,998 (+4.9%)
$3,976 + $26,431
$30,407
2019
$3,810 (+3.9%)
$3,574 + $23,758
$27,332
2018
$3,669 (−10.7%)
$3,325 + $22,100
$25,425
2017
$4,109 (+6.7%)
$3,079 + $20,463
$23,542
2016
$3,851 (−1.6%)
$3,011 + $20,013
$23,024
2015
$3,915 (−6.4%)
$3,012 + $21,234
$24,246
2013
$4,183
$3,138 + $24,925
$28,063
Tax history for 655 S Main Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,416 (+23.5%)
$6,395 + $42,513
$48,908
2024
$4,385 (+5.9%)
$5,634 + $37,456
$43,090
2023
$4,141 (−9.3%)
$5,019 + $33,368
$38,387
2022
$4,566 (+5.9%)
$4,393 + $29,206
$33,599
2021
$4,309 (+7.8%)
$4,393 + $29,206
$33,599
2020
$3,998 (+4.9%)
$3,976 + $26,431
$30,407
2019
$3,810 (+3.9%)
$3,574 + $23,758
$27,332
2018
$3,669 (−10.7%)
$3,325 + $22,100
$25,425
2017
$4,109 (+6.7%)
$3,079 + $20,463
$23,542
2016
$3,851 (−1.6%)
$3,011 + $20,013
$23,024
2015
$3,915 (−6.4%)
$3,012 + $21,234
$24,246
2013
$4,183
$3,138 + $24,925
$28,063
*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
7,510 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
161601226012
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: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 13
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
Basement Description: Crawl
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus
Parcel Number: 16160122601200
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X150
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,141
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
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 left on S. Main Ave. Home on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,510 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161601226012
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: MMW Group
Around this home
Schools
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public 2-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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 104° 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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Kankakee, IL • 60901
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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