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$135,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,009 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 14 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 470 S Nelson Ave

General

  • Price: $135,000
  • Taxes: $2,860 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12425428
  • Updated: 2/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Kankakee
  • County: Kankakee
  • Township: Kankakee
  • Driving Directions: Take E River Street to stop sign, turn left on S Nelson, Look for sign

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: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Contemporary, Cape Cod
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cape Cod
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,009
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2025

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 31.7 x 109 x 40 x 111.7
  • Fence: Yes
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1932
  • Tax Amount: $2,860
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16170412401200

Listed by Realty of America, LLC

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Schools serving 470 S Nelson Ave

School District:Kankakee School District 111
NameGradesDistance
Edison Primary School
1991 East Maple Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
K-30.2 mi
King Middle Grade School
1440 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
3-60.3 mi
Kankakee Junior High School
2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
7-80.7 mi
Kankakee High School
1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
9-122.2 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 470 S Nelson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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2/01/2026
Listed
$135,000
200%
MLS
6/13/2022
Sold
$45,000
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Tax History for 470 S Nelson Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,860
5%
$23,835
12%
2023
$2,715
7%
$21,234
14%
2022
$2,526
6%
$18,586
10%
2021
$2,384
8%
$16,820
11%
2020
$2,211
5%
$15,119
8%
2019
$2,108
4%
$14,064
8%
2018
$2,029
-11%
$13,022
2%
2017
$2,273
7%
$12,735
2%
2016
$2,130
4%
$12,486
-2%
2015
$2,057
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$12,741
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470 S Nelson Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12425428) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 470 S Nelson Avenue is currently listed for $135,000 and was received on February 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 470 S Nelson 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.

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