491 S Dearborn Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 - Photo 1

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$80,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,992 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Full of character and opportunity, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,992 square feet of living space. Built in 1895, the home showcases beautiful original woodwork throughout, high ceilings, and large rooms that reflect timeless craftsmanship. Located just blocks from downtown Kankakee and the proposed Riverwalk project, this property is ideally situated for future growth and revitalization. Whether you're a homeowner with a vision or an investor looking for your next project, this historic gem is ready to be brought back to life.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 491 S Dearborn Ave

General

Sold For: $80,000
Taxes: $2,887 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12359973
Added to Site: 250 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Kankakee
County: Kankakee
Driving Directions: From E River. Turn north on S. Dearborn Ave. House will be on the left

School Information

School District: 111
Midd School District: 111

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Steam

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Roof: Metal
Square Feet: 1,992
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1895
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 85
Zoning: SINGL

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1895
Tax Amount: $2,887
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16170511301700

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Sold by Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.

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Schools

Schools serving 491 S Dearborn 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	1.1 mi
Kankakee Junior High School 2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901	7-8	1.6 mi
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901	9-12	1.4 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 491 S Dearborn Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/09/2025

Sold

$80,000

-5.88%

MLS

5/25/2025

Price Reduced

$85,000

-10.53%

MLS

5/08/2025

Listed

$95,000

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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.

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