Off market sep 2006 for $115K

$189,057

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $803/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,600

sq ft

970 W VanMeter, Kankakee, IL 60901

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Sandra Girard • Rosenboom Realty - B

Bought with Cheryle Sackett • Rosenboom Realty - B

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08195643

Redfin Estimate

$189,057

$74K since sold in September 2006$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$189,900
A
2 beds2 baths1,465 sq ft
655 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$183,400
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
1545 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$277,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,800 sq ft
640 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$220,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
1345 Inglesh Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$151,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,338 sq ft
681 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$212,766
F
3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
460 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Market trends in 60901, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$195K

$443 MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

3 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 970 W VanMeter

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08195643

Sep 5, 2006

Sold (MLS)

$115,000

$72/sq ft

Aug 9, 2006

Listed

$114,900

$72/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08198025

Nov 22, 2000

Sold (MLS)

$88,000

$55/sq ft

Sep 12, 2000

Listed

$92,900

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,749 (−6.3%)

$6,433 + $51,613

$58,046

2024

$1,867 (−7.5%)

$5,668 + $45,474

$51,142

2023

$2,019 (−5.9%)

$5,049 + $40,511

$45,560

2022

$2,146 (−4.1%)

$4,419 + $35,458

$39,877

2021

$2,238 (−3.1%)

$4,419 + $35,458

$39,877

2020

$2,310 (−2.4%)

$3,999 + $32,089

$36,088

2019

$2,366 (−3.8%)

$3,595 + $28,844

$32,439

2018

$2,461 (−12.7%)

$3,344 + $26,832

$30,176

2017

$2,818 (+4.6%)

$3,096 + $24,844

$27,940

2016

$2,694 (−7.0%)

$3,028 + $24,297

$27,325

2015

$2,895 (−6.9%)

$3,030 + $25,899

$28,929

2013

$3,109

$3,156 + $28,700

$31,856

Tax history for 970 W VanMeter

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,749 (−6.3%)

$6,433 + $51,613

$58,046

2024

$1,867 (−7.5%)

$5,668 + $45,474

$51,142

2023

$2,019 (−5.9%)

$5,049 + $40,511

$45,560

2022

$2,146 (−4.1%)

$4,419 + $35,458

$39,877

2021

$2,238 (−3.1%)

$4,419 + $35,458

$39,877

2020

$2,310 (−2.4%)

$3,999 + $32,089

$36,088

2019

$2,366 (−3.8%)

$3,595 + $28,844

$32,439

2018

$2,461 (−12.7%)

$3,344 + $26,832

$30,176

2017

$2,818 (+4.6%)

$3,096 + $24,844

$27,940

2016

$2,694 (−7.0%)

$3,028 + $24,297

$27,325

2015

$2,895 (−6.9%)

$3,030 + $25,899

$28,929

2013

$3,109

$3,156 + $28,700

$31,856

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,625 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kankakee County

APN

161706308013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 1.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Garage Door Opener(s)
Attached Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15.3x
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 15.1x
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Living Room Information
Size: 18.3x
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 15.2x
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 15.2x
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Walk-In Closet
Partial Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 8x4
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
Ceiling Fan

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Logs

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Other
Built Before 1978
Age: 41-50 Years
Frame Exterior

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 65.5X119.95
Zoning: SINGL

Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Parcel Identification Number: 161706308013

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $2,447.46
Tax Year: 2005
Tax Exemptions: Senior Freeze, Senior
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 111
Junior High District: 111
High School District: 111

Location Information
Subdivision: Knollwood
Township: KANKAKEE
Directions: Curtis Ave to Van Meter house on right side of street

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161706308013

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Taft Primary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

3/10

Kankakee Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

4/10

Kankakee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Kankakee, IL • 60901

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Estimated sale price

$180,000 – $218,000

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Home values near 970 W VanMeter

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1075 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$150,689
1010 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$222,158

Address	Redfin Estimate
920 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1486 Sq. Ft.	$145,012
1035 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1509 Sq. Ft.	$213,349

Address	Redfin Estimate
1051 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$212,926
980 West Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$212,624

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