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Property Description
Love and care have gone into this 1 owner Brick home that you'll adore. Enter into the well-lit Sunroom with wonderful sunshine, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, and a handy pass-through window from the Kitchen. Relax in the formal Living room w/BI bookcase and desk or enjoy a special meal in the Formal Dining room with BI Hutch. Kitchen offers a BI table, dishwasher, disposal, cooktop and oven. Huge composite deck includes gas grill, and side ramp. The deck is reinforced south of the back door if someone wanted to add a hot tub. This well-built Ranch offers plaster walls, water softener, and extra indoor faucet inside the closet for watering indoor plants with unsalted water. Large utility room with sink and much storage. Briggs & Stratton Generator 2022, Roof 2023 30 yr. shingle, Central air 2019, water heater 2021, whole house surge protector and whole house humidifier. Heated garage with workbench, refrigerator and shelving, plus extra concrete parking! This is a large double lot and includes 3 apple trees, 2 sheds, many perennials. This home is in great condition, "As Is" sale, Conventional offers only please, no FHA/VA.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1228 S 8th Ave
General
- Sold For: $235,900
- Taxes: $3,688 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12440538
- Added to Site: 161 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Other, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Kankakee
- County: Kankakee
- Driving Directions: S. 8th Ave. to house on east side of street
School Information
- School District: 111
- Midd School District: 111
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Steam, Baseboard
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,024
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 150
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Zoning: SINGL
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $3,688.8
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16170643302800
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 1228 S 8th Ave
School District:Kankakee School District 111
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Taft Primary School 1155 West Hawkins Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | K-3 | 0.4 mi |
John Kennedy Middle Grade School 1550 West Calista Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 3-6 | 0.6 mi |
Kankakee Junior High School 2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 7-8 | 2.5 mi |
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 1228 S 8th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2025
Sold
$235,900
-1.67%
MLS
8/06/2025
Listed
$239,900
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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.
1228 S 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12440538) is a Single Family property that was sold at $235,900 on September 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1228 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.

