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247 E Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL, 60901

$134,987

Home List Price

$1,603*

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2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2,080 SqFt
$65/SqFt
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247 E Hawkins St, Kankakee$134,987

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1925
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #12135577
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 247 E Hawkins St

2-3 bedroom home in MOVE IN CONDITION close to the EAST RIVERWALK and multiple walking trails plus the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL which stretches from River Road near KCC to Wilmington only approx. 2 BLOCKS AWAY! The front door faces west. ONLY $64.90/sq. ft. for all that space! When you are INSIDE you will see the systems are away from most of the LIVING AREAS. The first floor does have a large room that could be used as a family room or a LARGE BEDROOM for multiple beds or bunk beds plus a closet with room left over! Go upstairs for the LIVING AREAS including the living room, TV room off the living room divided by FRENCH DOORS, dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen and a WALK IN PANTRY for the kitchen. Lots of HARDWOOD FLOORS and old style QUALITIES common in the 1920's you'll love! Bedrooms have small WALK IN CLOSETS for more storage. Plus a 1 car ATTACHED GARAGE. Outdoors is a LARGE YARD to play, garden or whatever your outdoor interests may be! For summer enjoyment, there is an outdoor BRICK GRILL for ENTERTAINING FRIENDS & FAMILY with the large yard! Updates include interior repainted in 2024, 2nd story has newer VINYL WINDOWS, new Lennox furnace in 2023 and gas WATER HEATER in 2013. Kankakee has so much to offer for ACTIVITIES! Just a short distance to at least 5 PARKS, WALKING TRAILS, 8+ tennis courts, 3 Pickleball courts, schools, MUSEUM, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S first Prairie designed B. Harley Bradley house, the RIVERFRONT and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The Kankakee River is part of the Kankakee River NATIONAL WATER TRAIL. This home is located only a couple blocks from a neighborhood public BOAT LAUNCH! Approximately 2 miles to the RECREATIONAL DISTRICT with the Kankakee Forest Preserve, Splash Valley, RIVER ROAD SPORTS COMPLEX, Ice Valley Ice Arena, Kankakee Community College and more! Also about 2 miles to WalMart, TRACTOR SUPPLY, the Hilton, Aldi and more! Just a short bike ride to highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like ALIGN LIGHT YOGA, Paramount Theater, Majestic Building with Flanagan's Pub, Rebel Ice Cream, MAJESTIC WEDDINGS & EVENTS and more plus the Riverfront Master Plan with the EAST RIVERWALK! Other nearby shops include Nini's Coffee Shop, KANKAKEE AUTOPLEX repair, Knack Brewing, Ace Hardware and Osterhoff Vinyl Fence & Garden Center to name a few! 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 to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its HIGH QUALITY of life and LOWER COST OF LIVING while traveling about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for 1 year AHS brand HOME WARRANTY. Come see what this AFFORDABLE HOME has to offer! And you have room to ADD EQUITY! "As Is" condition. START PACKIN'!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Living Area: 2,080 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (815) 933-9700
  • Listing Agent: Berry McCracken

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Outdoor Grill

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Kankakee High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Kankakee Junior High School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • John Kennedy Middle Grade School, Public Magnet Grades 3-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Driving west on east Court Street turn south on Schuyler Ave, across the Kankakee River bridge. South of river to 3rd interesection then turn East to home. 247 E. Hawkins St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $134,987
  • Price Per SqFt: $65/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,495
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Kankakee, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$152K

Med. Price/SqFt

$111

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

35

247 E Hawkins St vs Kankakee

62 DAYS ON ROCKET

+30 Days

$134,987

-$17K Less

$65/SqFt

-$46 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $17K less than the Median Sold Price and $46/SqFt less than other homes in Kankakee, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12135577

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (815) 933-9700
  • Listing Agent: Berry McCracken

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 31, 2016Home Sold
$49,000
Oct 31, 2016Home Sold
$49,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$4,495$30,734
2019$4,284$28,590
2018$4,125$26,472
2017$4,620$25,890

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • John Kennedy Middle Grade School

  • 1550 W Calista St

  • 1.13 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 3-6

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Kankakee Junior High School

  • 2250 E Crestwood St

  • 1.88 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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1
/10

  • Kankakee High School

  • 1200 W Jeffery St

  • 1.11 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,038. The majority of Kankakee, IL residents have income less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 247 E Hawkins St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 247 E Hawkins St property is $134,987.

What type of property is this?

The property 247 E Hawkins St is a house located in Kankakee, Illinois, 60901.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 247 E Hawkins St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 247 E Hawkins St are:
John Kennedy Middle Grade School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Kankakee Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Kankakee High School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $4,495 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 31, 2016 for $49,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 247 E Hawkins St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 247 E Hawkins St is 2,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 247 E Hawkins St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Kankakee County›Kankakee›60901›247 E Hawkins St

This home is located at 247 E Hawkins St in Kankakee, IL and zip code 60901. This 2,080 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $134,987.

In September 2024 more than 9 listings in Kankakee, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 19 were sold below. In September 2024 in Kankakee, IL there were 7.1% less homes for sale than in August 2024. While the average time on the market in September 2024 was 32 days, the median list price was $152,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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