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Property Description
Historic Riverview! Welcome to one of the most charming homes in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods - directly across from Cobb Park with tennis courts, river views, and gorgeous park-like scenery. This beautiful brick home features 9-foot first-floor ceilings, large windows that fill the home with natural light, and a cozy four-season room overlooking the backyard. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.5 remodeled baths, original woodwork, arched doorways, and a marble fireplace. The master bedroom even has its own balcony. It's the perfect spot to take in the views. The finished basement offers tons of storage, and outside you'll enjoy an amazing, fenced backyard with its own fireplace, large patio, and a two-car garage. The home has also been thoughtfully maintained with many recent updates, including two new garage doors, a refrigerator, and a dryer in 2025; new roof on the house 2016, a hot water heater in 2024; a dishwasher in 2023; and a Ring camera and kitchen sink & faucet in 2022. Additional improvements include leaf guards added in 2020, an upstairs air conditioner and commercial-grade dehumidifier in 2017, a McLean boiler in 2014, and a whole-house generator in 2011. A rare opportunity to own a true gem in Riverview full of timeless charm inside and out!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1096 S Wildwood Ave
General
- Sold For: $250,000
- Taxes: $7,633 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12481380
- Added to Site: 158 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Dish Antenna, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Kankakee
- County: Kankakee
- Driving Directions: Court West - Evergreen South - Cobb West-Wildwood North
School Information
- School District: 111
- Midd School District: 111
- Elementary School: Steuben Elementary School
- Middle School: Kankakee Junior High School
- High School: Kankakee High School
- Private School: Kankakee High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,920
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Zoning: SINGL
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $7,633
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16170542900800
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Schools
Schools serving 1096 S Wildwood Ave
School District:Kankakee School District 111
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Steuben Elementary School 520 South Wildwood Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 | K-3 | 0.5 mi |
John Kennedy Middle Grade School 1550 West Calista Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 3-6 | 1.6 mi |
Kankakee Junior High School 2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 7-8 | 1.4 mi |
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 1096 S Wildwood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/03/2026
Sold
$250,000
-2.31%
MLS
1/13/2026
Price Reduced
$255,900
-1.54%
MLS
12/01/2025
Price Reduced
$259,900
-2.11%
MLS
11/15/2025
Price Reduced
$265,500
-0.75%
MLS
10/24/2025
Price Reduced
$267,500
-2.73%
MLS
9/26/2025
Listed
$275,000
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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.
1096 S Wildwood Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12481380) is a Single Family property that was sold at $250,000 on March 03, 2026. This property was listed by Michelle Arseneau Group from our Bradley Office.Want to learn more about 1096 S Wildwood 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.


