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Property Description
Bring your vision and transform this spacious two-story West Kankakee home into something truly special! This rehab property offers an impressive amount of space and has already received several major exterior improvements, including a new roof, siding, soffit, and fascia, giving the next owner a great head start on the renovation. Inside, you'll find a large open-concept living and dining area offering plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The first floor features a bedroom, a roughed-in bathroom, and laundry connections, providing great flexibility for future use. Upstairs, the oversized primary bedroom is a standout feature, complete with a massive primary bathroom and walk-in closet offering the potential to create an incredible private suite. The very large backyard provides plenty of room to build a future garage, create an outdoor entertaining area, add a garden, or simply enjoy the additional recreational space. Conveniently located near local parks, fishing areas, the beautiful Kankakee River, and other area amenities. Whether you're an investor searching for your next renovation project or an owner-occupant looking to create a home of your own with a renovation loan, this property offers an incredible amount of potential and space to work with. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs. No tax credit will be given. Buyer is responsible for conducting all due diligence and must comply with all Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority purchase requirements.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 980 S 6th Ave
General
- Price: $60,000
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12744286
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Kankakee
- County: Kankakee
- Township: Kankakee
- Driving Directions: Enter 6th ave to house
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1890
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Zoning: SINGL
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1890
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 161706415007
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Schools
Schools serving 980 S 6th 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 | 0.6 mi |
Kankakee Junior High School 2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 7-8 | 2.2 mi |
Kankakee High School 1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 980 S 6th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,740
—
$44,833
14%
2024
$4,740
4%
$39,500
12%
2023
$4,567
9%
$35,189
14%
2022
$4,185
6%
$30,800
10%
2021
$3,950
92%
$27,874
11%
2020
$2,056
11%
$25,055
7%
2019
$1,844
12%
$23,307
8%
2018
$1,649
-53%
$21,581
2%
2017
$3,546
—
$21,106
2%
2016
$3,530
4%
$20,692
-2%
2015
$3,410
—
$21,114
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 980 S 6th Ave
980 S 6th Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 (MLS# 12744286) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 980 S 6th Avenue is currently listed for $60,000 and was received on September 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 980 S 6th 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.

