Kankakee County property record for 1487 W Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 60901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,679 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-01-410-015 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-01-410-015 |
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| Lot Area | 9,679 sqft (0.222 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1487 W VANMETER ST |
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| City | KANKAKEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60901-4544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GRACEFIELD SUB E 20' LOT 1 & LOT 29 EX E 16' BLK 6 01-30-14W |
| Legal Subdivision | GRACEFIELD SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,29 |
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | KANKAKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
1487 W Vanmeter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1487 W VANMETER ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202544 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1487 W VANMETER ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4544 |
| Document Number | 0202002544 |
| Map Reference | BK F PG 326 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | BURNET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $162.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1487 W VANMETER ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4544 |
| Document Number | 0202002545 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202002545 |
| Name | PNC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1487 W Vanmeter St was $6 with exemptions applied, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Kankakee County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee County |
| County Subdivision | Kankakee Township |
| Municipality | Kankakee City |
| Unified School District | Kankakee School District 111 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.00 (+2%) | $54,407 Land $7,999 Building $46,408 | $163,221 Land $23,997 Building $139,224 |
| 2024 | $5.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,705 Land $6,279 Building $36,426 | $128,115 Land $18,837 Building $109,278 | |
| 2022 | $4,269.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1487 W Vanmeter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 5 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 1487 W Vanmeter St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2024 |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications.
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