1288 N Tower Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901 Property Records

Kankakee County property record for 1288 N Tower Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.351 acres (15,300 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$219,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,596 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2008 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-08-25-301-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-08-25-301-010`

Exterior

Lot Area	15,300 sqft (0.351 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1288 N TOWER RD
City	KANKAKEE
State	IL
Zip	60901-7465
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	VAUGHN DALE MEADOWS LOT 27 25-31-11E
Legal Subdivision	VAUGHN DALE MDWS
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Township / Civil Division	LIMESTONE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1053
Census Tract	10400

Owner

Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1405 NAVAJO CT, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-8490
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 21, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDLAND STATES BANK
Jul 15, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMESTAR BANK
Aug 6, 2010	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMESTAR BANK & FINACIAL SVCS
May 31, 2005	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMESTAR BANK
Oct 15, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PNC BANK
Feb 28, 2005	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20259962
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0202213018
Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	202213018

Lender

Name	MIDLAND STATES BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Nov 16, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.25%

July 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200815701
Date	Jul 15, 2008
Instrument	200815701

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

August 2010: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0201010501
Date	Aug 6, 2010
Instrument	201010501

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR BANK & FINACIAL SVCS
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

May 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200511479
Date	May 31, 2005
Instrument	200511479

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 30, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2025
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Document Number	0202509962
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2025
Instrument	202509962
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2025
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$328.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465

Mortgage

Document Number	0202509963
Date	Oct 15, 2025
Instrument	202509963

Lender

Name	PNC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.88%

February 2005: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	KANKAKEE IL
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2005
Property Address	1288 N TOWER RD, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-7465
Document Number	0200504212
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2005
Instrument	200504212
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$187.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200504213
Date	Feb 28, 2005
Instrument	200504213

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kankakee County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Kankakee County
County Subdivision	Limestone Township
Unified School District	Herscher Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,596.00 (+29.87%)	$59,875 (+4%) Land $6,414 Building $53,461	$179,625 (+4%) Land $19,242 Building $160,383
2024	$2,769.00 (-5.01%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$57,572 (+9%) Land $6,167 Building $51,405	$172,716 (+9%) Land $18,501 Building $154,215
2023		$52,819 Land $5,658 Building $47,161	$158,457 Land $16,974 Building $141,483
2022	$2,915.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2005–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	AQUA ILLINOIS-KANKAKEE private · serves 80,000 people · EPA ID IL0915030
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb
Copper	3.3 mg/L (2017–2019) action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Turbidity resolved · Jan 2024
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on N Tower Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures