This brick ranch delivers the full riverlife experience, set along the beautiful Kankakee River with access to a neighborhood boat launch and sweeping water views from multiple rooms. An enclosed, airconditioned sunroom with a builtin grill opens to a massive backyard and a great deck perfect for summer gatherings, while an additional, rear lot facing garage offers ideal space for a boat, trailer, or lawn equipment. Inside, a huge familyroom addition, a mudroom, and an ergonomic laundry room add everyday convenience. The living room shines with walls of windows overlooking the river and boasts an enormous stone fireplace. The updated kitchen blends modern finishes, granite counters, and stainless appliances with charming midcentury such as the brick wall with built in oven, and louvred access doors. Every bedroom includes a walkin closet, with the primary suite offering its own ensuite bath. With hardwood flooring throughout most of the home and multiple spaces designed for entertaining, this property is a rare blend of comfort, character, and unbeatable riverfront living.
Contingent
$399,900
2856 E 3500s Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
3beds
2,357sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
2.9 Acres Lot
$405,400 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enormous stone fireplaceModern finishesHuge familyroom additionEnclosed airconditioned sunroomLouvred access doorsErgonomic laundry roomMassive backyard
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Listed by:
Peter Grant, GRI 815-405-8610,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12639041
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X30
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X22
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 495 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X15
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X30
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Water Softener
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,357 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 2.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 13172240002400
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kankakee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,115
- Annual tax amount: $7,292
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$405,400
$385,000 - $426,000
$3,012/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $399,900$170/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639041 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639041 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+334.7%$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12639041 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/1993 | Sold | $92,000$39/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,292 +6.6% | $108,705 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $6,841 +1.7% | $98,598 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $6,723 +4.3% | $92,798 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $6,449 +3.4% | $86,930 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $6,238 +5.2% | $81,816 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $5,930 +88.6% | $76,823 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $3,144 | $75,688 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $3,144 -41.6% | $74,023 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $5,386 +7.9% | $71,347 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $4,994 | $68,275 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,994 | $66,287 -1.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $67,468 -13.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,993 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,993 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $4,584 -5.4% | $78,829 |
| 2008 | $4,843 | $78,829 +21.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,834 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $63,563 +8% |
| 2000 | -- | $58,854 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10King Middle Grade SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 3.9 mi
- 4/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 111
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- Illinois
- Kankakee County
- Kankakee
- 60901
- 2856 E 3500s Rd
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