Full of character and opportunity, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,992 square feet of living space. Built in 1895, the home showcases beautiful original woodwork throughout, high ceilings, and large rooms that reflect timeless craftsmanship. Located just blocks from downtown Kankakee and the proposed Riverwalk project, this property is ideally situated for future growth and revitalization. Whether you're a homeowner with a vision or an investor looking for your next project, this historic gem is ready to be brought back to life.
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$80,000
491 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
3beds
1,992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
5,100 Square Feet Lot
$83,800 Zestimate®
$40/sqft
$1,670 Estimated rent
Home value
$83,800
$67,000 - $105,000
$1,670/mo
Zestimate® history
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Original woodworkHigh ceilingsLarge rooms
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Kellie Baranowski 815-592-8346,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with:
Ronny Picado
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12359973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,100 sqft
- Dimensions: 60X85
Details
- Parcel number: 16170511301700
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kankakee
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | $80,000-5.9%$40/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12359973 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2025 | Contingent | $85,000$43/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12359973 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2025 | Price change | $85,000-10.5%$43/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12359973 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $95,000$48/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12359973 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,997 +3.8% | $25,346 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $2,887 +7.5% | $22,580 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $2,686 +6% | $19,763 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $2,535 +7.8% | $17,885 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $2,352 +4.9% | $16,077 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $2,241 -7.3% | $14,956 +8% |
| 2018 | $2,417 | $13,848 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,417 +6.7% | $13,543 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,265 +3.5% | $13,277 -2% |
| 2015 | $2,188 | $13,548 -10% |
| 2014 | $2,188 | $15,053 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $15,681 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,422 -7.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $17,685 -18.9% |
| 2009 | $2,491 +7.7% | $21,807 |
| 2008 | $2,313 | $21,807 +29.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,847 +5.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,954 |
| 2000 | -- | $15,954 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Steuben Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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