#12265430, Allison Ascher, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty
1131 S Nelson Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
Property details
About 1131 S Nelson Ave
Welcome to your adorably renovated, 1 story home nestled on a quiet street across from historic Beckman Park, just steps away from the inviting Kankakee river. Snuggle up in your quaint living room w/ gorgeous hardwood floors and decorative trim to play games or Netflix and Chill. Prep for your day or relax and dream the night away in your master bedroom w/ spacious walk-in closet. Soak or scrub your cares away in your luxurious bath w/ whirlpool tub and double shower. Break bread w/ family and friends in your idyllic eat-in kitchen w/stainless everything. Handle your business, create in your art studio, listen to your kids giggle in their bedroom or whatever you choose to do in your second bedroom. Sneak down to the basement to workout, do laundry or chill with friends. Step out your French doors for coffee or a good book on your deck. Stroll through your fenced in backyard to enjoy the allure of mother nature w/your luscious, mature landscape. Get away in one of your two cars parked in your secure garage. No matter what you choose this home has whatever you need! All stainless kitchen appliances, washer and dryer all stay. Water Heater- 2025, Roof-2013, Windows- 2012, Furnace/AC- 2011 Siding on the South, West and East sides of house will be completed, at seller's expense, prior to closing. The materials are there, just waiting on installation. Please excuse the mess until complete.
Highlights
(Contingent)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $126
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,274
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Court street south on Osborn to Croswell, east on Croswell, south on Nelson
- Year Built: 1924
- Living Area: 1,188 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12380928
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: New Neighbors Real Estate
- Office Phone: (815) 260-2322
- Office Email: cristinalantons@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Mary Kilbride
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS GRID.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
DMCA Notice Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the broker/agent who owns the website are marked with the MRED Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (the MRED logo) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers.
All data is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MRED. MRED supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MTP or MRED. The use of the MRED Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time.
Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@theMLSGRID.co
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 7/10/2025, 12:45:34 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 03, 2021 | Home Sold | $116,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $33,432 | $4,274 |
2022 | $29,262 | $3,976 |
2021 | $26,481 | $1,282 |
2020 | $23,803 | $1,323 |
2019 | $22,142 | $1,669 |
2018 | $20,502 | $1,410 |
2017 | $20,051 | $1,615 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Edison Primary School
Public District KG-3
0.6 mi
•1991 E Maple St
2
Steuben Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.7 mi
•520 S Wildwood Ave
3
King Middle Grade School
Public District 3-6
0.9 mi
•1440 E Court St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,171. Residents of Kankakee, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
Similar homes for sale
Frequently asked questions
About 1131 S Nelson Ave
The listing price of 1131 S Nelson Ave property is $149,900.
The property 1131 S Nelson Ave is a house located in Kankakee, Illinois, 60901.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1131 S Nelson Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1131 S Nelson Ave are: Edison Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Steuben Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), King Middle Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln Cltrl Center-Montessori Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kankakee Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bradley Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kankakee High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), St Anne Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,274 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 3, 2021 for $116,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1131 S Nelson Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1131 S Nelson Ave is 1,188 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1131 S Nelson Ave is 1924.
This home is located at 1131 S Nelson Ave in Kankakee, IL and zip code 60901. This 1,188 square foot home was built in 1924. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
In June 2025 more than 7 listings in Kankakee, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Kankakee, IL between May and June 2025 increased by 24.5%. Listings spent 33 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $161,450 during the same period.