1847 W Tower Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

1847 W Tower Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,890 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$304,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,188/mo*
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$304,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,188/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,890 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Curb appeal! Limestone home on corner lot! This 2 story home, everything your family needs! Large Living room, with lots of natural light! Great room, in the back of the home, with eat in kitchen, family room, fireplace, and sliders to the wonderful fully fenced in back yard! Outdoor shed- could be turned into anything you can dream up - Clean, its own concrete porch- and built in storage (want a separate entertainment space? Maybe a play house?) or use it as it is, and its more storage space- every family needs! Off the kitchen is a formal dining room with vaulted ceilings! Main level with half bath, laundry room, and access from the 2.5 car garage. Second level hosts 4 bedrooms! All good sized, and ample closet space. The Primary suite with, walk in closet, and full bath.
1847 W Tower Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,890 sqft single-family home built in 1969. It last sold for $250,000 on Sep 26, 2024 (4% below the $259,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $304,700, with a rent estimate of $2,580/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2.5 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1847 W Tower Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8Types 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: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1890 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, RefrigeratorMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07082530101200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $259,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 08 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: KankakeeCommunity: Vaughndale
School Information
Elementary School: Limestone Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 2Jr High / Middle School District: 2High School: Herscher High SchoolHigh School District: 2

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12054269Activation Date: Wed May 29 2024

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Peter Grant, GRI, (815) 405-8610
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Sarah Camargo, ABR, (815) 295-4394, RE/MAX Prestige Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12054269

Price History for 1847 W Tower Dr

DatePriceEventSource
09/26/2024$250,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12054269
07/18/2024$259,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12054269
06/03/2024$269,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12054269
05/29/2024$279,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12054269
12/30/1999$138,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08198686

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,186
Assessment$230,301
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1847 W Tower Dr

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
1288 N Tower Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.04
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$219,000
10/01/25
3
2
1,064
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$347,500
09/05/25
5
3.5
2,340
1245 W Lotus Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.58
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$300,000
07/18/25
4
2.5
1,967
1405 Navajo Ct, Kankakee, IL
0.61
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$353,500
09/30/25
3
2.5
1,777
160 Nottingham Ln, Bourbonnais, IL
1.13
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$302,000
08/29/25
3
2.5
2,028
1886 N Springview Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.68
Single-Family Home
$399,000
12/18/25
5
4
4,300
155 Barrington Dr, Bourbonnais, IL
1.12
Single-Family Home
$459,000
09/02/25
4
2.5
2,656
12 Bristol Grn, Bourbonnais, IL
1.23
Single-Family Home
$391,000
08/15/25
4
2.5
2,528
7 Bristol Grn, Bourbonnais, IL
1.16
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/18/25
4
2.5
3,758
1912 Indian Trl, Kankakee, IL
0.93
Single-Family Home
$485,000
07/18/25
4
3.5
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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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