281 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 Property Records

Kankakee County property record for 281 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Lot Size14,895 sqft (0.341 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$450,000 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-02-21-204-027

Exterior

Lot Area14,895 sqft (0.341 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 S ELM AVE
CityKANKAKEE
StateIL
Zip60901-4203
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH CREEK ESTATES 3RD LT 14 21-32-12E MAP 2-21D
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CREEK ESTATES
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Minor Civil DivisionMANTENO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2027
Census Tract10203

Owner

Source: Kankakee County records · APN 03-02-21-204-027

Assessment roll updated April 7, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 29, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage
US BANK NA
Apr 01, 2011Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage
US BANK NA
Apr 18, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage
US BANK NA ND
Aug 14, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDLAND STATES BANK
Sep 06, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
NAVY FCU
Aug 04, 2022Deed, Transfer
KANKAKEE COUNTY TITLE
Jun 19, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jun 19, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jun 27, 2006Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 06, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20257585
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

June 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0201607344
DateJun 29, 2016
Instrument201607344
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 01, 2031
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

April 2011: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0201104290
DateApr 01, 2011
Instrument201104290
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 01, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0201204936
DateApr 18, 2012
Instrument201204936
Lender
NameUS BANK NA ND
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 17, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateAug 14, 2025
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Document Number0202507585
Instrument DateAug 04, 2025
Instrument202507585
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026
Title CompanyKHS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$675.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452

Mortgage

Document Number0202507586
DateAug 14, 2025
Instrument202507586
Lender
NameMIDLAND STATES BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.75%

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateSep 06, 2023
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Document Number0202308506
Instrument DateSep 05, 2023
Instrument202308506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$652.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452

Mortgage

Document Number0202308507
DateSep 06, 2023
Instrument202308507
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.88%

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateAug 04, 2022
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Document Number0202208878
Instrument DateAug 01, 2022
Instrument202208878
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026
Title CompanyKANKAKEE COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$547.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address75-5660 KOPIKO ST # STC7471, STC7471, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740-3611

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateJun 19, 2017
Property Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452
Document Number201706608
Instrument DateJun 14, 2017
Instrument201706608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateJun 19, 2017
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Document Number0201706608
Instrument DateJun 14, 2017
Instrument201706608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452

June 2006: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateJun 27, 2006
Property Address281 S ELM AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4203
Document Number0200615923
Instrument DateJun 26, 2006
Instrument200615923
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$460.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 S ELM ST, MANTENO, IL 60950-1452
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0200615924
DateJun 27, 2006
Instrument200615924
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kankakee County records · Assessment roll updated April 7, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKankakee County
County SubdivisionManteno Township
MunicipalityManteno Village
Unified School DistrictManteno Community Unit School District 5 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$149,179 (+21.08%) Land $17,317 Building $131,862$447,537 (+21.08%) Land $51,951 Building $395,586
2023$123,207 (+18.56%) Land $14,153 Building $109,054$369,621 (+18.56%) Land $42,459 Building $327,162
2022$6,035.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption$103,916 Land $12,779 Building $91,137$311,748 Land $38,337 Building $273,411

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