Spectacular West Side Kankakee Home! This Beautiful Ranch Home with 3 bedroom 1 bath has been freshly painted throughout with new trim as well. This home offers the large 13' x 23' family room overlooking the backyard, a separate dining room and nice updated kitchen with pantry closet. Do not overlook the original hardwood floors in the dining room, living room and three bedrooms which each have built in closets. The beautiful 12' x 14' heated/AC sun=room opens up to the huge 19' x 21' cover patio overlooking the landscapes fenced backyard. The 1 car attached garage allows for entry to the full unfinished freshly painted basement with laundry area, furnace/water and heater, the pool table that stays. Roof installed 2008, Water Heater 2018. One of the nicest ranch homes in the Knollwood Subdivision neighborhood. Minutes from the Kankakee Museum, High School, Shopping and Interstate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by William Sole• Sancken Sole Realty
Bought with Monica Pizano• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Ranch home with large living room and dining area that has Bruce wood flooring. Large front bedroom may be divided to make a third bedroom home. Roof and siding 1993, furnace 1981, air condition 1983, water heater 1993. Full basement, 1103 sq ft plus 158 sq ft in sun room.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,222 (−6.3%)
$7,434 + $48,317
$55,751
2024
$4,507 (−6.7%)
$6,550 + $42,570
$49,120
2023
$4,828 (−7.2%)
$5,835 + $37,924
$43,759
2022
$5,205 (+5.9%)
$5,107 + $33,194
$38,301
2021
$4,912 (+7.8%)
$5,107 + $33,194
$38,301
2020
$4,557 (+4.9%)
$4,622 + $30,040
$34,662
2019
$4,343 (+3.9%)
$4,155 + $27,002
$31,157
2018
$4,182 (−10.7%)
$3,865 + $25,118
$28,983
2017
$4,683 (+6.7%)
$3,579 + $23,257
$26,836
2016
$4,389 (+24.8%)
$3,500 + $22,745
$26,245
2015
$3,517 (−4.2%)
$3,501 + $24,283
$27,784
2013
$3,671
$3,647 + $26,979
$30,626
Tax history for 870 W Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,222 (−6.3%)
$7,434 + $48,317
$55,751
2024
$4,507 (−6.7%)
$6,550 + $42,570
$49,120
2023
$4,828 (−7.2%)
$5,835 + $37,924
$43,759
2022
$5,205 (+5.9%)
$5,107 + $33,194
$38,301
2021
$4,912 (+7.8%)
$5,107 + $33,194
$38,301
2020
$4,557 (+4.9%)
$4,622 + $30,040
$34,662
2019
$4,343 (+3.9%)
$4,155 + $27,002
$31,157
2018
$4,182 (−10.7%)
$3,865 + $25,118
$28,983
2017
$4,683 (+6.7%)
$3,579 + $23,257
$26,836
2016
$4,389 (+24.8%)
$3,500 + $22,745
$26,245
2015
$3,517 (−4.2%)
$3,501 + $24,283
$27,784
2013
$3,671
$3,647 + $26,979
$30,626
*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
0.29 Acres
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
161706313019
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
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 8X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 8X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 13X22
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 10X14
Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
All Window Treatments
Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room (Heated)
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Other Flooring
All Window Treatments
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Vinyl Siding
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60X148X90X12X182
.25-.49 Acre
Fenced Yard
Zoning: SINGL
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 0
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 16170631301900
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $4,683.42
Tax Year: 2017
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 111
Junior High District: 111
High School District: 111
Location Information
Township: Kankakee
Corporate Limits: Kankakee
Directions: 8th St west on Walnut to Home on Left, watch for signs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161706313019
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 6138.77
Around this home
Schools
Taft Primary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Kankakee Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Kankakee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
$187,000 – $226,000
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