550 W Henry Street
Kankakee, IL, 60901 $ 200,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,796 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,263
for $200,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,796 square foot home was built in 1890 on a lot size of 0.17.
Live in town but feel like you are in the country! You get a barn to use as a garage or with work possibilities and use the 2nd story for storage! Or use it for income purposes! Gas & electric have separate utilities for each building! With all that and more, you can walk through the front door into the sizable entry that can be used as another room! Walk into the sizable dining room, with corner China cabinet, that leads to the living room looking out to the lazy front yard. Moving to the rear of the home gets you to the kitchen with newer appliances and space in the middle for an island or a table. There is a full bathroom with ceramic floors. There is a bedroom on the main floor, which is unusual for an older home. Taking the stairs to the 2nd story leads to an open room that can be used as a den or computer room along with the other bedrooms and more storage or an area above the other bathroom that could be used for a 2nd bathroom! The basement is nice and clean and houses the updated circuit breaker box and the furnace and water heater, too. Now going out to the barn, it has so much to offer! The barn is heated (interior measures 33'x24', has a small water heater for the sink and 1/2 bath, furnace so it can be heated for working in the garage or just taking the chill out if you park cars there. There is a working hayloft door, compressed air lines, 220 electric, lots of electric throughout both floors of the barn, lighted & covered 35'x10' patio with outside electric and more! NEW IN 2026 is roof on house and garage, vinyl siding, gutters and 4 windows. Nearby is the RIVER FRONT TRAIL for biking from I-57 to the KANKAKEE STATE PARK and beyond. Just blocks to the KANKAKEE RIVER and close to 5 RIVERFRONT PARKS and boat launch, PAVILION for concerts, baseball fields, splash pad, QUARRY and more! Within 5 minutes of the YMCA, 2 BIG HOSPITALS. Also close by is the YMCA Child Care Center, Brookmont Bowling Center and SHOPPING at Meadowview Shopping Centre with stores and 3 THEATERS, First American Bank, PLANET FITNESS & McDonald's. Nearby is Popeyes Chicken, BERRY & BUTTER RESTAURANT, Sammy's Pizza, Walgreens, Village of Bradley and more. Downtown Kankakee isn't far away with it's STOREFRONTS and ACTIVITIES such as the popular FARMER'S MARKET on Saturdays, MERCHANT STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sandwiches With a Side of Jam, Sunset Stroll, FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES and more! For your educational needs, this home is located close to OLIVET and KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE and MACNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL. Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Also, don't miss the popular KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY REGATTA. Ask for 1 year AHS brand warranty. This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to find a nice home with a GREAT BARN/garage/heated workshop at an AFFORDABLE PRICE in the City of Kankakee! DON'T WAIT TOO LONG! START PACKIN'!
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1796
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal
Zoning SINGL
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2.5
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Farmhouse
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1890
Electric Circuit Breakers 100 Amp Service
Township Kankakee
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Kankakee
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Other Structures Barn(s)
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions N. Kennedy Dr. to N. 5th Ave. turn south to W. Henry St. then turn east to the home on the right. Or W. Court St. to N. 5th Ave. turn north to W. Henry St. then turn east to the home on the fight.
High School Kankakee High School
City Kankakee
High School District 111
MLS Area Kankakee
Tax Annual Amount 3286
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 111
Elementary School District 111
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InteriorInterior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom High Ceilings
Basement Unfinished Full
Flooring Hardwood Carpet
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Main Level Gas Dryer Hookup Electric Dryer Hookup Multiple Locations
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Den Foyer Enclosed Porch
Total Baths 1
Bedrooms Possible 3
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ExteriorParking Features Concrete Heated Garage Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Lot Features Mature Trees
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2.5
Foundation Details Stone
Lot Dimensions 50x144
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment TV-Cable CO Detectors Ceiling Fan(s) Water Heater-Gas
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByColdwell Banker RealtyBroker
berry.mccracken@cbexchange.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,263
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $274
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $243,121
Percent of Sale Price 22%
About Kankakee, IL 25,835 Population
-8% Since 2002
$ 35,173 Median Income
35.04 Median Age
30% Households with Children
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566955 Elementary School
566932 Middle School
Kankakee High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 9/20/2026 | $200,000 | | Listed Price |