459 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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459 S Nelson Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,008 sqft

$111,987

Est. Mortgage $828/mo*
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$111,987

Est. Mortgage $828/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Yes you can OWN THIS HOME to live in for almost $112,000! Take a look inside this MOSTLY BRICK HOME. The LIVING ROOM is rather spacious with it being OPEN TO THE DINING ROOM. The hardwood floors blend the 2 rooms into 1 LARGER ROOM. The kitchen is almost LARGE ENOUGH for a table and is large enough to prepare the food for all residents. Down a short hallway are 2 BEDROOMS and a full bathroom. BOTH BEDROOMSs are RATHER LARGE with hardwood floors and good size closets. Behind the kitchen is the ENCLOSED PORCH for you to unwind on. Then there is the SPACIOUS BACK YARD which leads back to the 1 CAR GARAGE to keep your car off the street. The BASEMENT is unfinished waiting for you to add YOUR VISION of leaving it unfinished or ADDING A FAMILY ROOM for a second living area. A few blocks away is one of the few RIVERFRONT HISTORIC DISTRICTS, the Riverview Historic District and just a few short blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS, shuffleboard and more. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE DESIGNED B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATER, Madame St. Vintage, an indoor mall with Stefari Coffee House, the LUSH VINE wine bar plus Rebel Ice Cream and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Close by is I-57 and POOR BOY RESTAURANT, McDonalds, CAPTAIN FRESH FISH & Chicken, Trendz Beauty Supply, Ricky Rockets Fuel Center, DAIRY QUEEN, Domino's Pizza, LOS PEREZ SUPERMARKET and more! EMPOLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES right off the highway like Hoekstra Trucking, CMC MILLIPORE, Heartland Harvest, Kankakee Tank Wash, CMC REBAR and more! Schools nearby with unique education choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary and BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. I-57 is only about 3 minutes away. SOME EVENTS in Kankakee include the Merchant Street MusicFest, KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY REGATTA, Cobb Park Criterium and more! Estate so being sold "As Is". Start Packin'!

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$111
Listed
84 days ago

Home Details for 459 S Nelson Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Contingent

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1008 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,SinkWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5Number of Covered Spaces: 1.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1.5Parking: Concrete,Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 84

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170412302000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $111,987Price Per Sqft: $111
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12564302

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12564302Zillow Contingency Status: Under Contract

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12564302
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 459 S Nelson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2026$111,987ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564302
02/14/2026$111,987Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564302
11/25/2025$111,987ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12477429
09/27/2025$111,987Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12477429

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$318
Assessment$78,411
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 210 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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent Phone: (815) 954-7761
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
459 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1948. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Feb 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12564302.