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281 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 Property Records

Kankakee County property record for 281 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$124,900 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$4,560 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
May 2018 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-17-06-431-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-17-06-431-008

Exterior

Lot Area4,500 sqft (0.103 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 W WALNUT ST
CityKANKAKEE
StateIL
Zip60901-4964
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTH ADDN EX E 60' LOT 15 BLK 32 06-30-13W
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH ADD
Legal Block32
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Township / Civil DivisionKANKAKEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract12200

Owner

Source: Kankakee County records · APN 16-17-06-431-008

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOMETOWN LENDERS INC
May 01, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 20, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTAR BANK & FINANCIAL SVCS
Aug 29, 2017Deed, Foreclosure
Apr 03, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 03, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 20, 2018
Deed Document Number20237016
Prior Transfer DateApr 25, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0201804365
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateJul 28, 2023
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number0202307016
Instrument DateJul 27, 2023
Instrument202307016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2023
Title CompanyHOMESTAR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$187.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964

Mortgage

Document Number0202307017
DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument202307017
Lender
NameHOMETOWN LENDERS INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.13%

Mortgage

Document Number0202307018
DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument202307018
Lender
NameILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueAug 01, 2033

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateMay 01, 2018
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number0201804365
Instrument DateApr 25, 2018
Instrument201804365
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 01, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateApr 20, 2018
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number0201803895
Instrument DateApr 19, 2018
Instrument201803895
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 01, 2022
Title CompanySTANDARD TITLE GRNTY COMPANY, STANDARD TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964

Mortgage

Document Number0201803896
DateApr 20, 2018
Instrument201803896
Lender
NameHOMESTAR BANK & FINANCIAL SVCS
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.63%

August 2017: Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2017
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number0201709552
Instrument DateMay 15, 2017
Instrument201709552
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 01, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7105 CORPORATE DR, 7105, PLANO, TX 75024-4100

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2401 NW 23RD ST STE 1D, 1D, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107-2420

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateApr 03, 2017
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number201703568
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2017
Instrument201703568
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2375 N GLENVILLE DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75082-4315

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANKAKEE IL
Recording DateApr 03, 2017
Property Address281 W WALNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-4964
Document Number0201703568
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2017
Instrument201703568
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 01, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2375 N GLENVILLE DR, RICHARDSON, TX 75082-4470

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKankakee County
County SubdivisionKankakee Township
MunicipalityKankakee City
Unified School DistrictKankakee School District 111 (PK - 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$4,560.00 (+6.34%)$41,173 (+27.4%) Land $4,993 Building $36,180$123,519 (+27.4%) Land $14,979 Building $108,540
2024$4,288.00 (+11.58%)
2023$32,317 (+14.25%) Land $3,919 Building $28,398$96,951 (+14.25%) Land $11,757 Building $85,194
2022$3,843.00$28,286 Land $3,430 Building $24,856$84,858 Land $10,290 Building $74,568

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kankakee County (17091C), updated February 14, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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