Kankakee County property record for 388 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,107 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale Aug 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-32-335-001 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-32-335-001 |
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| Lot Area | 2,950 sqft (0.067 acres) |
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| Street Address | 388 W MERCHANT ST |
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| City | KANKAKEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60901-3629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VAN METER LN&HB ADDN LOT 2 EX E 91' BLK 11 32-31-12E |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN METER LN&HB ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | KANKAKEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
388 W Merchant St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 651 WHITLEY AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1952 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 388 W MERCHANT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-3629 |
| Document Number | 0202004216 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202004216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 651 WHITLEY AVE, JOLIET, IL 60433-1952 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
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| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 388 W MERCHANT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-3629 |
| Document Number | 0201908697 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908697 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 96, EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025-0096 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 388 W Merchant St was $3,107, up 6.3% 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 | $3,107.00 (+6.33%) | $28,056 Land $3,169 Building $24,887 | $84,168 Land $9,507 Building $74,661 |
| 2024 | $2,922.00 | ||
| 2023 | $22,021 Land $2,487 Building $19,534 | $66,063 Land $7,461 Building $58,602 | |
| 2022 | $2,619.00 |
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 388 W Merchant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · 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.
The area around 388 W Merchant 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 374 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: Verizon.
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