974 S Washington Avenue — Kankakee, IL 60901
Active Under Contract
Kankakee, IL 60901

974 S Washington Avenue

$149,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 984 sqft
Listed at $149,000 6 days on market $2,558/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome home! This beautifully refreshed, move-in-ready ranch offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and affordability. Inside you will find a completely remodeled, sun-drenched kitchen featuring brand-new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar. The layout flows effortlessly into a large dining area and a bright, expansive living room, all anchored by gorgeous refinished hardwood floors that run throughout the home. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, including fresh doors, a beautifully remodeled full bathroom, updated lighting, and a newer furnace. Outside, enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch or entertain with ease in the private, fully fenced-in backyard. Car enthusiasts or hobbyists will fall in love with the massive 2.5-car detached garage, plus the convenience of extra alley parking! Complete with a full basement offering endless storage. This home is the ultimate package.Situated in a highly convenient location just minutes from downtown Kankakee and I-57 (Exit 308), you'll enjoy being near local dining, shopping, and Pioneer Park. Seller is Licensed IL broker

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$149,000
List price
984
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1940
Year built
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$2,558
Annual taxes
Ranch
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
GravelGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Equipment
CO Detectors
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • McDonald's 0.6 mi
  • Burgers & Beer 0.9 mi
  • Long John Silver's 1.3 mi
  • Arby's 1.3 mi
  • Taco Del Norte 1.3 mi
  • Poor Boy 1.4 mi
  • Casey's General Store 0.9 mi
  • Circle K 1.1 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.1 mi
  • Speedway 1.1 mi
  • Berkot's Super Foods 1.3 mi
  • Phillips 66 1.4 mi
  • Schuyler Park 0.3 mi
  • Old Fair Park 0.4 mi
  • Washington Park 0.6 mi
  • Ruby's Park 0.6 mi
  • Franklin Park 0.9 mi
  • LaVasseur Park 0.9 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 8, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$149,000
Jan 28, 2026
Sold
Coldwell Banker Realty · 6 days on market
$63,333
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · Susan Fisher · 815-263-2276
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12669364
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