1265 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

1265 E Merchant St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,500 sqft
4 Beds
1 Bath
2,500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - Super sized 4 bedroom, with large 3 car parking pad, and full basement. Priced to Sell! - MUST SEE! Property sold in As-Is condition, Seller makes no repairs - Conveyed with Special Warranty Deed, No Survey provided by Seller and 100% tax proration. Please provide proof of funds and disclosures with ALL OFFERS-
1265 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,500 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $37,500 on Mar 28, 2024 (11% below the $41,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,815/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1265 E Merchant St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2500 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Alley,Off Street,On Site,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170410001500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $41,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 18 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Kankakee
School Information
Elementary School: Steuben Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 111Jr High / Middle School: Kankakee Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 111High School: Kankakee High SchoolHigh School District: 111

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5520 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11993304Attic: Dormer, Unfinished

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Ryan Cherney, (630) 862-5181
Circle One Realty
Bought with: Billy Cooper, Coordinate Properties LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11993304

Price History for 1265 E Merchant St

DatePriceEventSource
03/28/2024$37,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11993304
03/18/2024$41,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11993304
03/01/2024$41,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11993304
04/01/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743408
04/01/2023$12,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743408
03/23/2023$12,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11743408
05/02/2019$54,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09841680
03/04/2019$54,000PendingAgent Provided
12/31/2018$54,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/24/2018$55,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/24/2018$60,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/09/2018$65,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/26/2018$67,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/27/2017$25,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/14/2017$25,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/25/2016$11,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/21/2011$48,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/11/2011$48,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,590
Assessment$40,335
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1265 E Merchant St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1288 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL
0.14
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$60,000
02/27/26
5
1.5
1,362
352 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
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$94,000
10/15/25
3
1
1,250
655 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.47
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$35,000
01/05/26
4
2
2,380
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$12,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,037
294 N Taylor Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/11/25
3
1
1,100
345 N Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$33,000
05/01/26
6
2
2,000
1273 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$155,000
03/24/26
3
1
1,267
355 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$105,000
01/16/26
3
1
1,100
267 N Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$64,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,200
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 211 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Donna Tymec
    "I use my car everything is accessible with in 2-10 minutes. Buses run till 11 pm. Commute is easy hardly any congestion when traffic comes "
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  • Vinnie Crump
    "Like that most people are friendly . People have ongoing relationships with neighbors and feel safe. People with dogs seem to respect their neighbors and boundaries don’t leave their dogs outside all evening just letting them bark and bark and bark "
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "Plenty of people walking dogs in the neighborhood and a park down by the river as well. Very nice neighborhood!"
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "I’ve lived here for 22 years in the historic district and there are very unique historical homes to enjoy on walks and friendly neighbors. Very beautiful sunsets over the river to enjoy as well!"
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  • Kathleen Donovan Downey
    "…………Herscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
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  • Kevali Amphy
    "I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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  • Maliknorsworthy
    "ne of the main roles of parents is providing encouragement, support and access to activities that enable a child to master key developmental"
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  • Olivia Johnson
    "Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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  • Lateesakfoster93
    "I’ve Been here all my life..very small and quiet.I will recommend if anyone is looking for a smaller town to live."
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  • Mark E. H.
    "Great schools and right next to Hawkins Park with a 2/3 mile jogging track. Close to hospitals. Country living. "
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  • Angela W.
    "It’s run down. People don’t try to improve their property, they do the bare minimum. The Alderman doesn’t enforce anything they just get a check."
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  • Danniiemarie
    "It’s loud at night where I’m by, parties and drinking plus smoking all through the night. If you want to live here just beware"
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  • Olivia Q.
    "I don’t like it.hear to many gun shots, have had a package stolen from my front porch and the lighting outside for the streets suck they aren’t bright at all "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "No one helps out no one turns in the bad Guys it needs to stop we need to come together to make it town better "
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  • Kennice B.
    "I lived here for 1 yr it's been pretty quiet nice place to live so far will recommend neighborhood to anyone "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "None we have no events and there is always shooting in the area and they go to jail for a week and get out "
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  • Gerraile
    "There are parks and green spaces but you have to travel through intrepid waters or neighborhoods to get to some. "
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  • Michelle B.
    "not the best neighborhood, some areas are good some are not so great. Be sure to do your research on the areas before making your decision."
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  • Ayersloretta53
    "I've lived in this area for six years and it has been going down hill every since. Loud music and roudy people are moving into thr area."
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  • Nimon B.
    "only one dog in my neighborhood and they pick up after it...but over all it's a really nice neighborhood where I stay at."
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  • Djsluiter
    "We have a holiday housewalk and are constantly doing special events. For Christmas our neighborhood has just started a parade of lights and in the summer there are bike races and block parties, wine and cheese events etc. "
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  • Djsluiter
    "Great place with good parks and plenty of areas to walk dogs. There is the Kankakee River that is always a good place to bring dogs. "
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  • Donnajones287
    "Lived here for almost two years now and this town sucks and the police are even worse. It's not safe here and the hookers walk around with there gas and wash cups to let it know there open for business. "
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  • Kellielafevor
    "Our community does amazing things. The farmers market, downtown activities, the public library. We love our daycare and preschool in the district. "
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