Brick Bungalow situated in West Kankakee. Located a couple blocks from Bird Park, Splash Pad, and the Kankakee River. This home welcomes you in with a large front porch. Inside the front door you will find a large living room with hardwood floors and a galley style kitchen. The kitchen feature real wood cabinets and SS appliances. Off the LR you will find to bedrooms w/HW floors and a large full bathroom. On the second level you will find a large primary suite. The basement has a finished bonus room, great for a family room, or guest space and a 2nd full bathroom. Ample storage available in the unfinished portion of the basement. This property offers a large fenced in back yard and a 3 car garage. The garage also offers a 4th side load garage door. Garage HVAC systems AS IS. AC unit 2025. Microwave 2026. Age of all other appliance unknown. This is an Estate Sale, sellers prefer to sell As Is. Conventional Financing Best.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$136Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brit-Anne Wilkening• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Listed by Cindy Olson-Purdy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
West Kankakee, located between the Kankakee River and Interstate 57, is a residential and river-adjacent Kankakee neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a mix of classic mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Court Street bridge area, where river views, local traffic, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Nearby, the B. Harley Bradley House anchors local architectural identity with Frank Lloyd Wright-era lines and prairie-style influence. Kankakee River State Park frames the outdoor backdrop with trails and water access. Downtown Kankakee’s Orpheum Theatre adds a cultural counterpoint for live events and film. Streets read calm and practical, with the river acting as the defining edge.
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Offer insights
479 S Winfield Ave · $189,900
$191K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $191K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 58 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Partially finished full basement
Total of 6 rooms
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (master and two additional bedrooms on the main level)
Basement bonus room (14 x 13)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (one on the first floor; basement also has a bathroom)
Kitchen
Galley kitchen
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry room (10 x 10) with washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and two main-level bedrooms
Carpet in master bedroom and basement bonus room
Vinyl flooring in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Yard on a 150 x 50 lot
Located on a .25-.49 acre parcel
Directions: Court St West to Wall, South on Wall, West on Station, South onto Winfield
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-story
Parking
Detached garage (3 garage spaces)
Total parking for 6 vehicles
Off-street parking and alley access
Owned garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt roof
Built before 1978 (71–80 years old)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Fee simple ownership
Property not currently leased
Not rebuilt or rehabbing
Living area is an estimate
Electricity and solar
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