- Adorable Brick Home
- Rear Porch
- Full Basement
- Cute Yard
- Fireplace
Adorable brick home in the historic and desirable Riverview neighborhood. Close to parks and the river. The home features 2 first-floor bedrooms and a huge second-floor master bedroom awaiting your finishing touches. Wood-burning fireplace in the living room. Enclosed rear porch. Full basement. Recently upgraded electric and newer furnace. Cute yard with patio and 1.5 car garage. Kitchen appliances and washer and dryer stay. Being sold "as is," but is very livable. Great value for anyone not afraid of earning a little sweat equity. So much character and charm!
- MLS# 11946967
- Date Listed12/14/2023
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size -
- Property Type Single Family
- County Kankakee
- Year Built 1951
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,769 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $79.08
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Directions
Head east on E Court St toward N Indiana Ave Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Indiana Ave Turn left onto E River St Turn right onto S Harrison Ave Turn left onto E Eagle St Turn right onto S Myrtle Ave property will be on the right
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $5,347
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 3 • Serves this home
2.16 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
2.16 mi
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Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.74 mi
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Public • PK - 3 • Serves this home
2.16 mi
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Public • 3 - 6
1.23 mi
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Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
2.16 mi
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John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Public • 3 - 6
2.74 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.74 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,349 |
| 2021 | $39,349 |
| 2020 | $35,610 |
| 2019 | $32,009 |
| 2018 | $29,776 |
| 2017 | $26,963 |
| 2016 | $26,434 |
| 2015 | $28,423 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2024 | Sold | $155,000.00 10.79% |
| 12/19/2023 | Pending | $139,900.00 |
| 12/14/2023 | Active | $139,900.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1235 CHESTNUT Street | 4 | 2 | Oct 27, 2025 | $40,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 1408 Guildford Drive | Listing | 4 | 5 | Oct 28, 2025 | $314,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $398,475 |
| 172 S Stadium Drive | 4 | 2 | Oct 31, 2025 | $174,900 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 386 E John Casey Road | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 25, 2025 | $265,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $274,512 |
| 668 S MAIN Avenue | 3 | 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | $179,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 1708 W State Route 113 | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 31, 2025 | $284,987 | Mar 21, 2024 | $275,478 |
| 223 N Illinois Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 | $39,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $33,408 |
| 625 S Gordon Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | $79,900 | Feb 18, 2024 | $57,000 |
| 611 N Greenwood Avenue | 4 | 2 | Oct 27, 2025 | $68,500 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 619 S Myrtle Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Oct 31, 2025 | $139,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $141,772 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,303 | 25,889 | 112,631 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 365 | 1,781 | 167 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $49,008 | $40,559 | $60,559 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $24,198 | $19,976 | $28,788 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 101 | 106 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 12.2°F | 12.2°F | 12.2°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 85.7°F | 85.7°F | 85.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.58" | 38.58" | 38.58" | 38" |
48/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
42/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 20/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 953 S Myrtle Avenue
Source: Realty.com
953 S Myrtle Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a Single Family 1,769 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 30 photos available of this 3 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $139,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 30 photos of 953 S Myrtle Avenue.
Our records indicate that 953 S Myrtle Avenue was built in 1951.
The full address for this home is 953 S Myrtle Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901.
953 S Myrtle Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Thu December 14, 2023
Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 20/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 32/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 953 S Myrtle Avenue. Mark Twain Primary School (Grades: PK - 3), Kankakee Junior High School (Grades: 7 - 8), Kankakee High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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