Wonderful turn of the century home, featuring much of the original hardwood! This large Kankakee home features 4 bedrooms, and a main floor office, which could be used as another bedroom! 2 full baths! Lovely living room, with French doors to close off for privacy, large formal dining room. Kitchen features a butler's pantry! 2nd floor boasts four large bedrooms. Attic space could be finished for another bedroom, if needed! Fully fenced in yard, and a detached 2 car garage. Show and sell. No survey provided.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$80Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Williamson• Choice Realty Group Inc.
Bought with Azza Tawfik• McColly Bennett Real Estate
Wonderful turn of the century home, featuring much of the original hardwood! This large Kankakee home features 4 bedrooms, and a main floor office, which could be used as another bedroom! 2 full baths! Lovely living room, with French doors to close off for privacy, large formal dining room. Kitchen features a butler's pantry! 2nd floor boasts four large bedrooms. Attic space could be finished for another bedroom, if needed! Fully fenced in yard, and a detached 2 car garage. Water service line replaced in 2014, New gutters in 2017. New porch and railing in 2018, fresh paint throughout most of the home. Home qualifies for the $2500 down payment assistance through the city of Kankakee!
Public Records
Jan 4, 2011
Sold
$89,000
$37/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08198757
Jun 25, 2001
Sold (MLS)
$75,000
$32/sq ft
Nov 28, 2000
Listed
$81,900
$34/sq ft
Adorable five bdrm, possibly six with finished attic. Original woodwork, french doors leading to living room, all but one room has been completely remodeled, new siding and roof, and all appliances stay. Lots of character in this one. Easy to show and priced to sell.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,668 (+6.3%)
$6,395 + $35,755
$42,150
2024
$4,390 (+3.8%)
$5,634 + $31,502
$37,136
2023
$4,230 (+7.5%)
$5,019 + $28,064
$33,083
2022
$3,935 (+5.9%)
$4,393 + $24,564
$28,957
2021
$3,714 (+7.8%)
$4,393 + $24,564
$28,957
2020
$3,445 (+4.9%)
$3,976 + $22,230
$26,206
2019
$3,284 (+3.9%)
$3,574 + $19,982
$23,556
2018
$3,162 (+28.0%)
$3,325 + $18,588
$21,913
2017
$2,470 (+7.6%)
$3,079 + $17,211
$20,290
2016
$2,295 (−6.0%)
$3,011 + $16,832
$19,843
2015
$2,441 (−5.9%)
$3,012 + $18,106
$21,118
2013
$2,594
$3,138 + $20,267
$23,405
Tax history for 655 S Myrtle Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,668 (+6.3%)
$6,395 + $35,755
$42,150
2024
$4,390 (+3.8%)
$5,634 + $31,502
$37,136
2023
$4,230 (+7.5%)
$5,019 + $28,064
$33,083
2022
$3,935 (+5.9%)
$4,393 + $24,564
$28,957
2021
$3,714 (+7.8%)
$4,393 + $24,564
$28,957
2020
$3,445 (+4.9%)
$3,976 + $22,230
$26,206
2019
$3,284 (+3.9%)
$3,574 + $19,982
$23,556
2018
$3,162 (+28.0%)
$3,325 + $18,588
$21,913
2017
$2,470 (+7.6%)
$3,079 + $17,211
$20,290
2016
$2,295 (−6.0%)
$3,011 + $16,832
$19,843
2015
$2,441 (−5.9%)
$3,012 + $18,106
$21,118
2013
$2,594
$3,138 + $20,267
$23,405
*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
7,503 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
161705405014
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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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 6
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Pantry-Butler
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Office, Foyer
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
# of Rooms: 8
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 16170540501400
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 150
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,230
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
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
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: Court Street (Rt. 17) West to Schuyler South on Schuyler to River East on River to Myrtle
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,503 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161705405014
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Steuben Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $220,000
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