Welcome to this incredible 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom updated home in the sought-after Vaughndale Subdivision! This spacious property is move-in ready and offers an abundance of space and upgrades throughout. The main level features a bright living room, a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinetry, stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. You'll also find a cozy family room with a fireplace and a separate formal dining room-perfect for entertaining. There is also a nice mud room and 1/2 bath off the garage which is perfectly placed. Upstairs boasts a spacious master suite with a luxurious bath including a walk-in shower and walk-in closet! The three additional bedrooms upstairs are a treat and all large in size. The finished basement includes a guest bedroom (making that 5 bedrooms), full bathroom, large bonus room, and extra storage space to make your own. There is also an abundance of attic space for even more great storage! Extensive updates include roof, water heater, some windows, flooring, trim, and doors in 2019, kitchen remodel which includes granite counters, cabinets, stainless steel appliances and stone backsplash, LED lighting throughout, and exterior gas hookup in 2021, patio sliding door and shelving and heater in the garage in 2023, and concrete patio pad extension and reworked septic which included cleanout, replaced baffles and lines, and riser in 2024! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with room to grow in a fantastic neighborhood!
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$347,500
1223 N Bush Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
5beds
2,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.35 Acres Lot
$364,200 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$2,958 Estimated rent
Home value
$364,200
$291,000 - $455,000
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Finished basementGuest bedroomLarge bonus roomExterior gas hookupStone backsplashBreakfast barSeparate formal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Lisa Scanlon 815-939-1255,
McColly Rosenboom - B
Bought with:
Susan Fisher
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12425951
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X22
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,510
- Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 870
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Dog Run
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 90X170
Details
- Parcel number: 07082530700300
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Kankakee
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $347,500-4.8%$149/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12425951 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $364,900$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12425951 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $364,900+3.5%$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12425951 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2023 | Price change | $352,500-1%$151/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2023 | Price change | $355,900-0.8%$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Price change | $358,900-1.5%$153/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $364,500-2.1%$156/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $372,500+22.1%$159/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11872450 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2021 | Sold | $305,000-4.7%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2021 | Contingent | $320,000$137/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11114928 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $320,000+190.9%$137/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11114928 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2021 | Sold | $110,000$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,934 +2% | $119,271 +9% |
| 2023 | $7,779 +6.1% | $109,423 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $7,335 +8.8% | $101,084 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $6,743 +82.7% | $84,992 +49.4% |
| 2020 | $3,690 +1.6% | $56,907 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $3,630 +4.9% | $55,928 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $3,460 | $55,102 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $3,460 +2.8% | $53,427 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $3,366 +7.5% | $51,997 +2.5% |
| 2015 | $3,132 | $50,729 -2% |
| 2014 | $3,132 | $51,764 -1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $52,552 -8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,344 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,344 -5% |
| 2009 | $3,463 -5% | $60,362 +3% |
| 2008 | $3,644 | $58,603 +24.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,160 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $45,347 +5% |
| 2000 | -- | $43,187 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Limestone Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Herscher High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.2 mi
- NABonfield Grade SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 2
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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