981 S Evergreen Avenue — Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee, IL 60901

981 S Evergreen Avenue

$285,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 2,440 sqft
Listed at $285,000 2 days on market $7,165/yr taxes
01About this home

Beautiful 4-bedroom Colonial home in Riverview featuring a lovely foyer with slate flooring and an open staircase. The spacious living room offers built-in window seating with storage, a fireplace, built-in shelving, and refinished hardwood floors. A formal dining room with refinished hardwood sits conveniently between the kitchen and the large family room, which includes a fireplace, new carpet, a built-in media center, abundant storage, and sliding-door access to the back deck and privacy-fenced yard. The kitchen provides ample cabinetry and generous counter space, along with a half bath nearby and access to a screened three-season room. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including one with walk-up attic access. The primary suite features ample closet space, an ensuite bath, and refinished hardwood flooring, while two additional bedrooms are filled with natural light. A second full bathroom and a convenient second-floor laundry area add everyday functionality, and the extra-wide hallway includes built-in storage. A door over the stairs offers added safety for little ones. The basement expands the living space with a recreation area complete with a bar, perfect for entertaining and relaxing, plus a second half bath, utility room, additional laundry area, and a canning or storage room. New Roof, Chimney, and Gutters, Juned 2026. HVAC, and home humidifier in the last few years. New front windows. This charming home is full of character, and also showcases original doors and glass handles-offering so much space, warmth, and timeless appeal that you won't want to miss it.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$285,000
List price
2,440
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
2 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1917
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$7,165
Annual taxes
Colonial
Style
2
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerHumidifier
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Aluminum SidingVinyl Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Edison Primary School
Kankakee, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶31 min
M Middle school
Kankakee Junior High School
Kankakee, IL
📍1.4 mi🚗4 min🚶34 min
H High school
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL
📍2.6 mi🚗7 min🚶63 min
  • Captain Fresh Fish & Chicken 0.8 mi
  • Poor Boy 0.8 mi
  • McDonald's 0.9 mi
  • Wendy's 1.1 mi
  • Long John Silver's 1.2 mi
  • Arby's 1.2 mi
  • Casey's General Store 0.7 mi
  • Circle K 0.9 mi
  • Speedway 1.0 mi
  • Shell 1.1 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.3 mi
  • Phillips 66 1.3 mi
  • Pioneer Park 0.2 mi
  • Old Fair Park 0.4 mi
  • Marycrest Park 0.5 mi
  • Pine Park 0.6 mi
  • Schuyler Park 0.7 mi
  • Snow Memorial Park 0.7 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 11, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
$285,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty · Peter Grant · 815-405-8610
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12675437
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