For Sale53d on marketHistoric · 94 yrs
470 S Nelson Ave
Kankakee, IL, 60901 • 60901 • Kankakee County
$120,000
$119/sqft
-$15,000 since Mar 2, 2026
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
1,009Sqft
1932Built
Property DNA
Contemporary,Cape Cod Style
Built 1932 · 94 years of history
2-Car Garage
Gravel · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 53 days ago · 234 views · 6 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
234 views
People checking out this listing
6 saves
Buyers have saved this home
53 days on market
Established listing
$119/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1932 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced yard, detached garage, and hardwood flooring as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$783/month
Principal & Interest$623
Property Tax$120
Insurance$40
Down payment20% ($24,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $96,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1932
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Days on Zillow53 Days
Price/sqft$119
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary,Cape Cod
Year built1932
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
FencingFenced
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60901
ZoningSINGL
Annual tax$2,860
Parcel161704124012
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Gravel
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×12 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom2
Second9×12 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (All)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market53
Tax rate2.23%
Price/sqft$119
On marketFeb 15, 2026
PostedFeb 15, 2026
Last sold$45,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views234
Favorites6
How are the schools in Kankakee?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Kankakee, IL, 60901
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 2, 2026Price Change$120,000$119MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 15, 2026Listed For Sale$135,000$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2022Sold$45,000$45MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 3, 2022Pending Sale$47,900$47MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 25, 2022Price Change$47,900$47MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 17, 2022Listed For Sale$59,900$59MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 1, 2021Listing Removed$59,000$58Real Living Real Estate
Sep 4, 2020Price Change$59,000$58Real Living Speckman Realty, Inc.
Jul 31, 2020Listed For Sale$62,000$61Speckman Realty Real Living
Price Change$120,000
Mar 2, 2026•$119/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$135,000
Feb 15, 2026•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$45,000
Jun 13, 2022•$45/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$47,900
Jun 3, 2022•$47/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$47,900
May 25, 2022•$47/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$59,900
May 17, 2022•$59/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$59,000
Jan 1, 2021•$58/sqft•Real Living Real Estate
Price Change$59,000
Sep 4, 2020•$58/sqft•Real Living Speckman Realty, Inc.
Listed For Sale$62,000
Jul 31, 2020•$61/sqft•Speckman Realty Real Living
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$2,818$23,835
Apr 9, 2023$2,715$21,234
Apr 9, 2022$2,526$18,586
Apr 9, 2021$2,384$16,820
Apr 9, 2020$2,211$15,119
Apr 9, 2019$2,108$14,064
Apr 9, 2018$2,273$13,022
Apr 9, 2017$2,273$12,735
Apr 9, 2016$2,130$12,486
Apr 9, 2015$2,057$12,741
Apr 9, 2014$2,057$13,386
Apr 9, 2013—$13,944
Apr 9, 2012—$14,602
Apr 9, 2011—$18,839
Apr 9, 2009$1,967$23,215
Apr 9, 2008$1,879$23,215
Apr 9, 2002—$17,151
Apr 9, 2001—$16,179
Apr 9, 2000—$16,179
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Local context around this listing
Kankakee, IL • Kankakee County
Nearby cities
BonfieldBourbonnaisBradleyGrant ParkKankakeeMantenoMomenceReddick
Nearby zip codes
6090160910
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