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2 Beds

1 Bath

999 SqFt

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1065 S Poplar AVE Kankakee, IL 60901

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 999 sqft

Price per Sqft $166

MLS Listing ID 12538984

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Year Built 1920

Annual Tax Amount $4,136

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 6,969 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 48.1X145

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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'!

Location

State IL

County Kankakee

Area Kankakee

Zoning SINGL

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Concrete, Full

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings

Heating Natural Gas, Gravity

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood

Equipment TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace N

Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

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

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Mature Trees

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 1 Story

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Middle Schools Kankakee Junior High School

High Schools Kankakee High School

School District 111 , 111, 111

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition Home Warranty

Listed by Berry McCracken of Coldwell Banker Realty

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1065 S Poplar AVE Kankakee, IL 60901

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