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Property Description
Affordable 5 BEDROOM HOME in highly desired Gracefield Sub. Walking across the FRONT PORCH and into the foyer then the living room you'll instantly notice the SPACE of this room that flows into the formal dining room with HARDWOOD. The kitchen looks very large with the continuation of the HARDWOOD FLOORS into the eating area plus the family room. The white kitchen cabinets are highlighted by the TRACK LIGHTING above. In the INFORMAL EATING AREA are sliding doors to the OUTSIDE DECK. The family room has a GAS FIREPLACE to look out on plus the back yard. The door to the left of the fireplace leads to the comfortable SUN ROOM. There are 2 utility rooms, one on the main floor and one in the BASEMENT. There is a 1/2 bath next to the utility room. Walking upstairs there are 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and 2 bathrooms. At the top of the stairs is the main bathroom and a short walk down the hallway are 4 bedrooms. 2 BATHROOMS have newer Hickory HARDWOOD FLOORS! The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a MASTER BATHROOM. The BASEMENT has a large recreation room with many recessed lights that could be used for many different uses. There is a screen they have used for MOVIE NIGHTS. Just a little bit down is the 5TH BEDROOM with the closet and EGRESS WINDOW. You can walk out to the BACK YARD from the informal eating area or the SUNROOM. There are both A DECK and a small basketball court! Plus there is a nice sized BACK YARD for games of catch! Just a short distance to 5 parks, WOODED WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, MUSEUM, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, Kankakee Autoplex, DAIRY QUEEN, SmartWash Laundry and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, the Venue, Stefari West, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this UNIQUE HOME! Sold As Is. Ask for 1 year AHS Shield Essential home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this 5 bedroom home! START PACKIN'!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 842 S Main Ave
General
- Sold For: $250,000
- Taxes: $6,750 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12493519
- Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Masonry
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Kankakee
- County: Kankakee
- Driving Directions: S. Calista to W. Hawkins West to S. Main Ave. then North to home on right. Or Rt. 17 to Main Ave. turn South to home on left.
School Information
- School District: 111
- Midd School District: 111
- High School: Kankakee High School
- Private School: Kankakee High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Square Feet: 2,297
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1969
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 77.9 x 121.2 x 64.1 x 125.1
- Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level
- Zoning: SINGL
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1969
- Tax Amount: $6,750
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Home Warranty
- Property ID: 16160141300600
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Schools
Schools serving 842 S Main Ave
School District:Kankakee School District 111
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Taft Primary School 1155 West Hawkins Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | K-3 | 0.5 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 | 3.3 mi |
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 842 S Main Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Sold
$250,000
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MLS
10/11/2025
Listed
$250,000
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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.
842 S Main Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12493519) is a Single Family property that was sold at $250,000 on November 26, 2025. This property was listed by Berry McCracken from our Bradley Office.Want to learn more about 842 S Main 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.


