1065 S Poplar Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Heritage
1065 S Poplar Avenue,Kankakee, IL 60901
$163,800
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: berry mccracken
Office: coldwell banker realty
MLS#:12538984
Source:MLSNI
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Price summary
- Price:$163,800
About this home
Walking in the RIVERVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD you'll see the special homes in it along with this MODEST BRICK Craftsman Bungalow! Sit on your covered & lighted FRONT PORCH and you can see everything that's going on in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! Walking through the front door into the LIVING ROOM you'll notice the home is modest in size but the RICH FEATURES grab your attention when you first walk in! From the OVERSIZED ARCHED DOORWAY to the refinished HARDWOOD FLOORS to the natural oak CROWN MOLDING and base trim plus the ORIGINAL SCONCES that were added by this owner that adds WARMTH AND AUTHENTICITY to this home! And, if you saw this home a few years ago, YOU'LL NOTICE all the work this seller has done to BREATHE NEW LIFE into it! Through the ARCHED DOORWAY from the living room, is the oversized FORMAL DINING ROOM with the ORIGINAL CHANDELIER the present owner installed! Also, showing off the same beautiful oak HARDWOOD FLOORS, trim, crown molding and base trim. Walking straight back is the KITCHEN with the painted custom cabinets, NEW HARDWARE, SINK, FAUCET, & COUNTERTOP! New refrigerator, stove and hood, too! Back through the dining room and through the ARCHED DOORWAY is the hallway with access to BOTH BEDROOMS and the refinished bathroom. The hallway has an ANTIQUE LIGHT FIXTURE from the COMMERCIAL HOTEL and built in and REFINISHED LINEN CLOSET and drawers that will attract any eye! Both bedrooms have HARDWOOD FLOORS, oak trim, restained crown moldings and original light fixtures. THE BATHROOM IS ALL NEW (including the plumbing) except the tub/shower and ORIGINAL BASKETWEAVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR! The back bedroom has the door with steps to the FLOORED ATTIC! The basement is READY TO BE FINISHED for a rec room and bedroom or office! The POTENTIAL for this basement is only limited by your imagination! The spacious utility room with UTILITY SINK is also in the basement. You can make this large backyard into YOUR OWN PARADISE by installing a brick paver patio, PARTY LIGHTS and firepit for entertaining with FAMILY & FRIENDS. Some updates include NEW ROOF in 2016, 40 GALLON WATER HEATER in 2025, vinyl windows in 2016, GLASS BLOCK VENTED WINDOWSs in basement in 2016. Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school districts. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen FOOD TRUCK. Located close to 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 TENNIS COURTS, shuffleboard, riverfront, the RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT. The other park has at least 3 ball diamonds, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS, boat launches and a nearby COUNTRY CLUB. Also close to FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee along with SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES such as First Trust Bank, Paramount Theater, CORK WINE BAR, Rigo's Cafe, People's Bank, MADAME SAINT VINTAGE, Stefari Coffee House, JR's Chicken, JAENICKE'S ROOT BEER STAND and more! Other nearby HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE the developing EAST RIVERWALK, the B. Harley Bradley House, KNACK BREWING plus more! Within approximately 1 hour to DOWNTOWN CHICAGO to take advantage of professional sports, plays, museums, NAVY PIER, jobs, friends, family and more! Become part of this FRIENDLY COMMUNITY! This home is VERY COMFORTABLE and is waiting for you to add your fingerprint and YOUR IMAGINATION to add more equity! Ask for 1 year AHS brand Shield Essential HOME WARRANTY! Own this special home at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! Start Packin'!
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Home facts
- Year built:1920
- Listing ID #:12538984
- Added:46 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 25, 2026 at 07:50 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1920
Schools
- High school:Kankakee High School
- Middle school:Kankakee Junior High School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$163,800
- Tax amount:$4,137 (2024)
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