Welcome to downtown Kankakee! Great opportunity for the first time buyer looking to for an affordable move-in ready home! Or for the experienced investor looking to add cashflow to his investment! Walking distance from every amenity one could desire. Including grocery stores, gas stations, parks, library, the list could go on! This home features spacious living room with hardwood flooring and plenty of windows with natural lighting. Kitchen and separate dining room with tiled flooring. Upstairs features bonus room great for office or possible 3rd bedroom. Fenced yard with a detached garage.
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Price cut: $15K (3/2)
$120,000
470 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2beds
1,009sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardDetached garageHardwood flooring
- 51 days |
- 252 |
- 7 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 07, 2026 at 10:09pm
Listing courtesy of:
Antony Toledo 815-325-5012,
Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12425428
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,009 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 31.7X109X40X111.7
Details
- Parcel number: 16170412401200
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kankakee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,505
- Annual tax amount: $2,860
- Date on market: 2/15/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $120,000-11.1%$119/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12425428 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000+200%$134/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12425428 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $45,000-6.1%$45/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11406213 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Pending sale | $47,900$47/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11406213 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2022 | Price change | $47,900-20%$47/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11406213 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $59,900+1.5%$59/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11406213 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2021 | Listing removed | $59,000$58/sqft |
Source: Real Living Real Estate #10801247 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Price change | $59,000-4.8%$58/sqft |
Source: Real Living Speckman Realty, Inc. #10801247 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $62,000$61/sqft |
Source: Speckman Realty Real Living #10801247 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,818 +3.8% | $23,835 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $2,715 +7.5% | $21,234 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,526 +6% | $18,586 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $2,384 +7.8% | $16,820 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $2,211 +4.9% | $15,119 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $2,108 -7.3% | $14,064 +8% |
| 2018 | $2,273 | $13,022 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,273 +6.7% | $12,735 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,130 +3.5% | $12,486 -2% |
| 2015 | $2,057 | $12,741 -4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,057 | $13,386 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $13,944 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $14,602 -22.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,839 -18.8% |
| 2009 | $1,967 +4.7% | $23,215 |
| 2008 | $1,879 | $23,215 +35.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,151 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,179 |
| 2000 | -- | $16,179 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$842/mo
Principal & interest
$619
Property taxes
$223
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Edison Primary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Kankakee Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Kankakee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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