With some TLC this Cape Cod home would make the perfect starter home. This property is within walking distance to downtown Kankakee, Amtrak, Metra, Library and so many more amenities. So whether you are an investor, downsizing or in search of a starter home this may be the your opportunity. The front and back porch are enclosed, protecting you from the cold. The home offers a nice size living room and master bedroom.
Active
$45,000
225 N West Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
5,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Master bedroom
- 14 days
- 380
- 20
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gloria Richard (815)382-8772,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12775893
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Off Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 5,800 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 X 145
Details
- Parcel number: 160932320021
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kankakee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $53/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,316
- Annual tax amount: $2,988
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,371/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $45,000+50%$53/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Sold | $30,000+0.3%$35/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $29,900$35/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Contingent | $29,900$35/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $29,900-25.1%$35/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $39,900-11.1%$47/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $44,900-10%$53/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $49,900+137.6%$59/sqft |
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| 11/22/2005 | Sold | $21,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,811 +3.8% | $23,772 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $2,708 +164.4% | $21,177 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $1,024 +324.5% | $18,536 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $241 -3.1% | $16,775 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $249 -2.4% | $15,078 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $255 +68% | $14,026 +8% |
| 2018 | $152 | $12,987 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $152 -38.7% | $12,702 +2% |
| 2016 | $248 -78.7% | $12,453 -2% |
| 2015 | $1,164 | $12,707 |
| 2014 | $1,164 | $12,707 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $13,237 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,862 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,260 -2% |
| 2009 | $977 +1.7% | $14,551 |
| 2008 | $960 | $14,551 +75.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,270 +12.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $7,329 |
| 2000 | -- | $7,329 |
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Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 111
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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