Escape to your own private river retreat in the heart of the boatable portion of the Kankakee River! This waterfront home offers the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and year-round comfort - an entertainer's dream with breathtaking river views and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Unwind on the spacious screened-in porch while taking in the peaceful surroundings, or make use of the versatile outbuilding for storage, hobbies, or additional entertaining space. Inside, the home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a warm and inviting layout. The dining room off of the kitchen creates the perfect gathering space. Cozy up in the winter months with a wood buring fireplace in the living room. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a true retreat with its own full bathroom, walk-in closet, and private balcony overlooking the river. This is more than just a home, this is a lifestyle - where boating, nature, entertaining, and peaceful waterfront living come together in one unforgettable property.
For sale
$269,000
2857 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
4beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
-- sqft lot
$264,400 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront homeBreathtaking river viewsSpacious screened-in porchWarm and inviting layout
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Listed by:
Dana Miramontes,
Speckman Realty
Source: BHHS broker feed,MLS#: 12650110
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 161715305028
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kankakee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,702
- Annual tax amount: $9,394
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Estimated market value
$264,400
$251,000 - $278,000
$2,189/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000$168/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,394 +8.1% | $126,234 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $8,694 +9.3% | $112,458 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $7,957 +8.2% | $98,431 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $7,351 +8.1% | $89,078 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $6,800 +6.1% | $80,070 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $6,412 +0.7% | $74,483 +8% |
| 2018 | $6,370 | $68,966 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $6,370 +3.2% | $67,448 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,171 +1.3% | $66,125 -2% |
| 2015 | $6,092 | $67,475 |
| 2014 | $6,092 | $67,475 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,287 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,611 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,611 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,817 +5.1% | $75,114 +2% |
| 2008 | $4,581 | $73,641 +54.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,531 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,531 |
| 2000 | -- | $47,531 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10King Middle Grade SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 4/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
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- Illinois
- Kankakee County
- Kankakee
- 60901
- 2857 River Rd





