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Property Description
1.5 wooded acres just waiting for you to turn it into your own private oasis, located in beautiful Essex Landing subdivision. Electric and gas to site. Highly rated Reed-Custer schools. Minutes from I-55. Lot #6
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 161 Essex Way
General
- Price: $40,000
- Taxes: $776 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12573676
- Updated: 2/23/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Location
- Area: Essex
- County: Kankakee
- Township: Essex
- Driving Directions: From Braidwood, 113 E to Essex Rd S to Main St E to Essex Landing subdivision
School Information
- School District: 255U
- Elem School District: 255U
- Midd School District: 255U
- High School District: 255U
- Elementary School: Reed-Custer Primary School
- Middle School: Reed-Custer Middle School
- High School: Reed-Custer High School
- Private School: Reed-Custer High School
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Required
- Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1.5
- Current Bldg. Use: Single Family
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 65,496
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 76 x 76 x 439 x 258 x 33 x 303
- Frontage: Public Road
- Frontage Feet: 152
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Potential Use: Single Family
- Zoning: SINGL
- Lot Description: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $776.64
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Needed
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9061040100600
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Schools
Schools serving 161 Essex Way
School District:Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Reed-Custer Intermediate School 162 South School Street, Braidwood, IL 60408 | PK-5 | 6.2 mi |
Reed-Custer Middle School 407 Comet Drive, Braidwood, IL 60408 | 6-8 | 5.6 mi |
Reed-Custer High School 249 Comet Drive, Braidwood, IL 60408 | 9-12 | 5.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 161 Essex Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/21/2026
Listed
$40,000
-33.33%
MLS
4/19/2007
Sold
$60,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 161 Essex Way
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$777
4%
$12,552
8%
2023
$747
-3%
$11,661
—
2022
$769
-43%
$11,666
-42%
2021
$1,352
1%
$20,065
1%
2020
$1,342
—
$19,817
—
2019
$1,345
-1%
$19,817
—
2018
$1,352
2%
$19,817
2%
2017
$1,328
3%
$19,476
3%
2016
$1,291
4%
$18,909
4%
2015
$1,244
—
$18,095
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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161 Essex Way, Essex, IL 60935 (MLS# 12573676) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 1.5 acres. 161 Essex Way is currently listed for $40,000 and was received on February 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 161 Essex Way? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

