547 W Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD
NOV 19, 2025

547 W Bourbonnais St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,146 sqft

$99,000

Last Sold: Nov 19, 2025
10% over list $89.9K
$86/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $577/mo*
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$99,000

Last Sold: Nov 19, 2025
10% over list $89.9K
$86/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $577/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,146 sqft

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Description

Charming and Move-In Ready Home on a Private Corner Lot Next to Scenic Legion Park! This beautifully updated home offers an unbeatable location adjacent to Legion Park and the river, with access to walking paths, benches, fishing spots, and a sandbar-perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Relax in the enclosed front sunroom with peaceful views, or step inside to a spacious main floor featuring a large living room, formal dining room, full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and convenient laundry area. The home was tastefully updated in 2019 with wood-look vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint on doors and trim, modern light fixtures, and an updated kitchen with painted cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a sliding glass door that opens to a lovely deck, brick paver patio, and private fenced yard. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms. The full, unfinished basement includes a newer furnace and hot water heater (2019). Major updates also include new siding, roof, A/C unit, and select windows (2019). Don't miss this opportunity to own a charming, updated home in a serene and convenient location!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 20, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$86/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 547 W Bourbonnais St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types 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: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1146 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Main Level,In KitchenRefrigeratorWasher
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
Window: ScreensFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, Porch, PatioFencing: FencedOther Structures: NoneFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Off Alley
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170621700800Model Home Type: Cape Cod

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $89,900Price Per Sqft: $86/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Oct 06 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: Cape Cod

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12484829Activation Date: Thu Oct 02 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: Yes
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Amelia Bodie, (815) 823-5996
Village Realty, Inc
Ashley Christenson, (815) 530-2813
Village Realty Inc
Bought with: Sandy Wurster, (815) 274-2535, @home realty|BROKERAGE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12484829

Price History for 547 W Bourbonnais St

DatePriceEventSource
11/19/2025$99,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12484829
10/17/2025$89,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12484829
10/07/2025$89,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12484829
10/02/2025$89,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12484829
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,020
Assessment$58,887
Home facts updated by county records

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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

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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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547 W Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,146 sqft single-family home built in 1885. This property is not currently available for sale. 547 W Bourbonnais St was last sold on Nov 19, 2025 for $99,000 (10% higher than the asking price of $89,900).