#12423619, Lee LaMontagne, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty
865 S Main Ave Kankakee, IL 60901
Property details
About 865 S Main Ave
THE GARDEN TOUR should choose this home! This professionally landscaped home WELCOMES YOU home every day! Walking through the front door you can see many RECENT IMPROVEMENTS and lots of space inside. 9' ceilings. To the right is the LIVING ROOM with built in bookcases and large picture window, to the left is the DINING ROOM with attractive oak parquet flooring. Moving forward from the dining room is the STUNNING UPDATED KITCHEN with a NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOP in 2023 on the countertops and island, light raised panel cabinets and newer STAINLESS STEEL kitchen appliances plus hardwood floors. The kitchen has an ISLAND with electric and an informal eating area. The kitchen OPENS up to the LARGE FAMILY ROOM with woodburning BRICK FIREPLACE and RECESSED LIGHTS. Spacious utility room for the washer & dryer, 1/2 bath and the oversized 2 CAR GARAGE. Walk up stairs to the bedrooms and 2 FULL BATHROOMS. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS with the smallest bedroom being approx. 15'x11'! Some of the RECENT UPDATES include new ROOF siding, gutters in 2020 by Jim Brosseau Custom Roofing. NEW WINDOWS by Randy Clymer in downstairs and garage in 2019 and for the balance of the upstairs what wasn't done in approx 2010. NEW CARRIER FURNACE by Websters in 2020, new balconies (3) and deck in 2020, much of drywall on walls and ceilings new in 2019, NEWER KITCHEN APPLIANCES, new kitchen quartz countertops in 2023, NEW WATER HEATER in 2021. All appliances and furnace are ENERGY EFFICIENT. The stunning back yard has underground utilities, a NEW SHED, 2 patios and is GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Awning stays! Just a short distance to 4 parks, WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, museum, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Dairy Queen, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, SmartWash Laundry and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, Stefari West, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this UNIQUE HOME! Ask for 1 year AHS home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this home! START PACKIN'!
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Exterior: Balcony
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $264,987
- Price/SqFt: $114
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,732
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Trees
- Directions: W. Calista St. to S. Main Ave. South to home on right.
- Year Built: 1969
- Living Area: 2,318 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12400042
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (815) 933-9700
- Office Email: tammy.mitchell@cbexchange.com
- Listing Agent: Berry McCracken
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Feb 27, 2006 | Home Sold | $158,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $60,610 | $6,732 |
2022 | $53,050 | $6,127 |
2021 | $48,009 | $5,675 |
2020 | $43,154 | $5,147 |
2019 | $40,144 | $4,822 |
2018 | $37,170 | $4,551 |
2017 | $36,353 | $5,065 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public District 3-6
0.5 mi
•1550 W Calista St
1
Taft Primary School
Public District KG-3
0.6 mi
•1155 W Hawkins St
2
Steuben Elementary School
Public District PK-3
2.1 mi
•520 S Wildwood Ave
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 $61,401. Residents of Kankakee, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 865 S Main Ave
The listing price of 865 S Main Ave property is $264,987.
The property 865 S Main Ave is a house located in Kankakee, Illinois, 60901.
Active Listing: 865 S Main Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 865 S Main Ave are: John Kennedy Middle Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Taft Primary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Steuben Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln Cltrl Center-Montessori Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bradley Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kankakee Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kankakee High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Manteno High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,732 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 27, 2006 for $158,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 865 S Main Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 865 S Main Ave is 2,318 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 865 S Main Ave is 1969.
This home is located at 865 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL and zip code 60901. This 2,318 square foot home was built in 1969. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $264,987.
While more than 7 listings in Kankakee, IL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 15 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Kankakee, IL increased by 24.5% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 33 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $161,450 during the same period.