This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom two-story house in West Kankakee boasts classic restored wooden bookstores, a wall-long buffet, and stunning hardwood flooring complemented by new carpeting, tile, and LVP. The updated bathrooms and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances enhance its appeal, while a new A/C unit, water heater, and roof provide peace of mind. With spacious walk-in closets upstairs and a full, dry basement ready for your ideas, this home is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and style.
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$190,000
257 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
3beds
1,314sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$189,700 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,689 Estimated rent
Home value
$189,700
$180,000 - $199,000
$1,689/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 01:30am
Listing courtesy of:
Dorothy Zielinski 847-364-6030,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
Bought with:
Lynn Randazzo, ABR,MRP
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12354852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,314 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 16093140801100
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kankakee
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2025 | Sold | $190,000-1.6%$145/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12354852 | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Contingent | $193,000$147/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12354852 | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Price change | $193,000-1.5%$147/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12354852 | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $195,900-2%$149/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12345700 | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+2.8%$152/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12326413 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,877 +24% | $41,249 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $3,932 +10.6% | $36,747 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $3,555 +8.6% | $32,164 +10.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10John Kennedy Middle Grade SchoolGrades: 2-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: John Kennedy Middle Grade School
- High: Kankakee High School
- 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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