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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated home in desirable West Kankakee, within close proximity to multiple parks, offering a move in ready opportunity with quality updates throughout. The exterior has been refreshed with brand new vinyl siding, a new roof and gutters, and the garage also features a matching new roof and brand new siding. Inside, the home has been freshly remodeled from top to bottom, starting with a bright living room featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light and brand new vinyl plank flooring, flowing seamlessly into the eat in kitchen. The kitchen showcases new countertops, refinished cabinets, updated light fixtures, and includes a stainless steel stove and refrigerator. The bathroom has been completely updated with a new tub, tub surround, toilet, and vanity. Each bedroom offers brand new carpet and new ceiling fans, while fresh neutral paint runs throughout the home. The finished basement nearly doubles the livable square footage, offering flexible additional living space along with extra storage and a dedicated laundry area. Additional updates include a brand new HVAC system, with the washer and dryer included. Don't miss your chance to make this move in ready home your own, schedule your showing today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1042 S 8th Ave
General
- Price: $209,900
- Taxes: $4,481 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12744027
- Updated: 8/27/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Kankakee
- County: Kankakee
- Township: Kankakee
- Driving Directions: East on Jeffery, left on 8th, house on the right.
School Information
- School District: 111
- Elem School District: 111
- Midd School District: 111
- High School District: 111
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,102
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $4,481
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 161706420004
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Schools
Schools serving 1042 S 8th Ave
School District:Kankakee School District 111
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Taft Primary School 1155 West Hawkins Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | K-3 | 0.3 mi |
John Kennedy Middle Grade School 1550 West Calista Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 3-6 | 0.5 mi |
Kankakee Junior High School 2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 7-8 | 2.4 mi |
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 1042 S 8th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$209,900
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MLS
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 1042 S 8th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,481
6%
$40,465
13%
2024
$4,215
4%
$35,652
12%
2023
$4,061
7%
$31,761
14%
2022
$3,778
6%
$27,800
10%
2021
$3,566
8%
$25,159
11%
2020
$3,308
5%
$22,615
7%
2019
$3,153
4%
$21,038
8%
2018
$3,036
30%
$19,480
2%
2017
$2,329
8%
$19,051
2%
2016
$2,162
-2%
$18,677
-5%
2015
$2,204
—
$19,648
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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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1042 S 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12744027) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1042 S 8th Avenue is currently listed for $209,900 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1042 S 8th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kankakee? You can browse all Kankakee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
