DEEP RIVERVIEW charmer with more room than you would think with a FINISHED 3RD FLOOR for a family/play room, art studio or a 5th bedroom! Price adjusted because of over $35,000 of IMPROVEMENTS MADE. NEW ROOF on house and garage, NEW kitchen CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, brand NEW 1st FLOOR BATHROOM! 9' ceilings on the first floor. This home has a lot of COZY FEATURES like the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH for relaxing in the morning, the WOODBURNING FIREPLACE for cozying up to in the winter, the BACK DECK to unwind after work, many built-ins and more! TONS OF KITCHEN CABINETS and plenty of countertop space. Even space for a table! There is a FULL BATHROOM on the main floor just steps away from the 1st FLOOR BEDROOM. Carpet has been removed and HARDWOOD FLOORS have been REFINISHED in most rooms. BASEBOARD TRIM has also been REFINISHED in the dining room. The unfinished BASEMENT has the updated mechanicals such as the newer HI-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, 50 gallon gas hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. The second floor has 3 BEDROOMS and a full bath. There is also a stairway to the OPEN FINISHED ATTIC on the 3rd floor which is A BLANK PALETTE for you! Some IMPROVEMENTS the present owner has made that match the age and PERSONALITY of this home are CROWN MOLDINGS & picture rails in all 2nd floor bedrooms, EXPOSED BRICK chimney in bedroom, fireplace mantle, BUILT-IN BOOKCASES that flank the FIREPLACE in the living room, dining room has new plate rail, board & batten walls, COFFERED CEILING and handrails on the stairway to 2nd floor. This REASONABLY PRICED gem is priced to please & move quickly! Located only 3 blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Also, close to RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, baseball fields, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS & shuffleboard. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE DESIGNED B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail, great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, an old theater, a boutique clothing store, an indoor mall with a pub and a wine bar plus ice cream shop and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for the 1 year AHS HOME WARRANTY! Start Packin'!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,757 sq ftLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Berry McCracken• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Andy Czako• McColly Bennett Real Estate
Deep Riverview charmer with more room than you would think with the 3rd floor finished for a family/play room or a bedroom. This home has a lot of cozy features like the screened porch for relaxing in the morning, the fireplace for cozying up to in the winter, the back deck for calming yourself after work, many built-ins and more! The kitchen has plenty of cabinets. Hardwood floors under carpet in most rooms. The unfinished basement has the updated mechanicals such as the newer hi-efficiency furnace, hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. Just a few blocks away are 2 large riverfront parks for baseball, tennis, walking and much more! The nearby Kankakee River is great for boating, fishing and more. Downtown Kankakee has many great shops like Moon Cookie Gallery, Love Bookstore, Grapes & Hops, Feed Center and more. Taxes don't reflect any exemptions. This reasonably price home is priced to move quickly! Ask about the 1 year AHS brand home warranty! Asking only $109,987!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08741169
Apr 23, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$76,000
$43/sq ft
Mar 12, 2015
Contingent
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Jan 14, 2015
Price Changed
$80,000
$46/sq ft
Oct 16, 2014
Price Changed
$89,900
$51/sq ft
Oct 16, 2014
Price Changed
$92,000
$53/sq ft
Sep 30, 2014
Listed (New)
$97,000
$55/sq ft
+6
Charming home in Lower Riverview, located in est. neighborhood, surrounded by mature trees, Kankakee River, & spacious parks. Enjoy the day, w/ your beverage, in your enclosed front porch or private backyard deck. Yard is cozy, yet fenced in. When it's too cold outside, cozy up in your living room to the FP. Be sure to notice home has built-ins throughout & kit has an abund. of cabinets to the ceiling.
Public Records
Mar 30, 2007
Sold
$137,000
$78/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08205447
Jan 27, 2006
Sold (MLS)
$61,000
$35/sq ft
Dec 7, 2005
Listed
$59,700
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,466 (+18.3%)
$8,204 + $59,212
$67,416
2024
$6,313 (+5.2%)
$7,228 + $52,169
$59,397
2023
$5,999 (+9.5%)
$6,439 + $46,476
$52,915
2022
$5,478 (−7.8%)
$5,636 + $40,679
$46,315
2021
$5,940 (+7.8%)
$5,636 + $40,679
$46,315
2020
$5,511 (+26.6%)
$5,100 + $36,814
$41,914
2019
$4,353 (+5.6%)
$4,584 + $33,091
$37,675
2018
$4,122 (−27.2%)
$4,264 + $30,782
$35,046
2017
$5,663 (+6.7%)
$3,948 + $28,502
$32,450
2016
$5,307 (+3.5%)
$3,861 + $27,875
$31,736
2015
$5,126 (−2.3%)
$3,862 + $27,886
$31,748
2013
$5,244
$4,023 + $31,158
$35,181
Tax history for 965 S Elm Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,466 (+18.3%)
$8,204 + $59,212
$67,416
2024
$6,313 (+5.2%)
$7,228 + $52,169
$59,397
2023
$5,999 (+9.5%)
$6,439 + $46,476
$52,915
2022
$5,478 (−7.8%)
$5,636 + $40,679
$46,315
2021
$5,940 (+7.8%)
$5,636 + $40,679
$46,315
2020
$5,511 (+26.6%)
$5,100 + $36,814
$41,914
2019
$4,353 (+5.6%)
$4,584 + $33,091
$37,675
2018
$4,122 (−27.2%)
$4,264 + $30,782
$35,046
2017
$5,663 (+6.7%)
$3,948 + $28,502
$32,450
2016
$5,307 (+3.5%)
$3,861 + $27,875
$31,736
2015
$5,126 (−2.3%)
$3,862 + $27,886
$31,748
2013
$5,244
$4,023 + $31,158
$35,181
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
6,756 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Kankakee County
APN
161705425016
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
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): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 19 x 18
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 7
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, Screened Porch
Attic: Finished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup