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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,700 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 20 hours ago

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First floor living in established neighborhood 1 mile to downtown Manteno! Freshly painted throughout! Vaulted skylight living room boasts two sided fireplace to dining room; spacious kitchen features island, custom built in banquette with storage, electricity and custom fit oval table w/ outer multi-person seat, newer GE Cafe line french door fridge w/ hot water! Kitchen also boasts 4 awning windows (fresh air even if raining!). Handscraped style engineered wood floors throughout living, dining, hall, bedrooms and primary walk in closet. Primary suite features spacious double vanity, deep whirlpool tub, seaprate shower, large WIC and private screened porch. New $80k Pella windows, sliders and doors throughout 2019 - several windows feature interior blinds. Huge wrap around deck with access from kitchen and living room, mature trees, landscape ligthing, strawberry patch & herb garden, shed, fenced yard backs to large greenspace and Manteno High School - great for Friday Night Lights! Garage features attic pull down for easy access to additional storage. Radon system and 6mil lined crawl space. HWH Jun2023, AC approx 2015; Ezviz security camera system setup. What sellers love about this house: 1 mile to both downtown Manteno and the Manteno Sportsman's Club which features a beach and campground - Many updated parks throughout town, pickle ball courts approximate 1/2 mile, very close proximity to Legacy Park which features a splash pad and outdoor ice rink; downtown Manteno square boasts a splash pad, huge jump pillow and zip line; 1/4 mile to neighborhood Eddie Reed Park has a zip line and walking path that goes all around Manteno

Full Property Details for 494 Water Tower Rd S

General

  • Price: $300,000
  • Taxes: $6,980 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12636188
  • Updated: 5/28/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Flooring: Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached

Location

  • Area: Manteno
  • County: Kankakee
  • Township: Manteno
  • Subdivision: Park West
  • Driving Directions: Division, N on Maple, 1/2 Mile L on Water Tower S, House on L just before bend in road

School Information

  • School District: 5
  • Elem School District: 5
  • Midd School District: 5
  • High School District: 5
  • Elementary School: Manteno Elementary School
  • Middle School: Manteno Middle School
  • High School: Manteno High School
  • Private School: Manteno High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Laminate
  • Square Feet: 1,700
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1990

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.313
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 91 x 151 x 91 x 151
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1990
  • Tax Amount: $6,980.76
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 3021620003100
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Schools serving 494 Water Tower Rd S

School District:Manteno Community Unit School District 5
NameGradesDistance
Manteno Middle School
250 North Poplar Street, Manteno, IL 60950
5-80.3 mi
Manteno Elementary School
555 West Cook Street, Manteno, IL 60950
PK-40.8 mi
Manteno High School
443 North Maple Street, Manteno, IL 60950
9-120.2 mi
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Price
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5/28/2026
Listed
$300,000
44.58%
MLS
2/17/2010
Sold
$207,500
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Tax History for 494 Water Tower Rd S

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,687
—
$88,474
12%
2024
$6,687
3%
$78,832
9%
2023
$6,484
8%
$72,330
13%
2022
$6,010
-3%
$64,023
-1%
2021
$6,167
2%
$64,697
4%
2020
$6,075
1%
$62,126
2%
2019
$6,010
6%
$61,147
3%
2018
$5,692
5%
$59,300
3%
2017
$5,444
3%
$57,315
-1%
2016
$5,290
6%
$57,870
4%
2015
$4,999
—
$55,793
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494 Water Tower Road S, Manteno, IL 60950 (MLS# 12636188) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 494 Water Tower Road S is currently listed for $300,000 and was received on May 28, 2026. This property is listed by Michele Marks from our Naperville Office.Want to learn more about 494 Water Tower Road S? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Manteno? You can browse all Manteno real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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