Kankakee County property record for 517 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-01-218-011 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-01-218-011 |
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| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
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| Street Address | 517 S MAIN AVE |
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| City | KANKAKEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60901-3036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST KANKAKEE SUB LOT 2 BLK 22 01-30-14W |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST KANKAKEE SUB |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | KANKAKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 12100 |
517 S Main Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 S MAIN AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-3036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183830 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202412463 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 517 S MAIN AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-3036 |
| Document Number | 0201803830 |
| Map Reference | BKC PG16 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201803830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $73.50 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 517 S MAIN AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-3036 |
| Document Number | 0201803831 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201803831 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 517 S Main Ave was $3,694 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9% 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 | $3,694.00 (+8.97%) | $39,357 Land $6,395 Building $32,962 | $118,071 Land $19,185 Building $98,886 |
| 2024 | $3,390.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,891 Land $5,019 Building $25,872 | $92,673 Land $15,057 Building $77,616 | |
| 2022 | $2,858.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 S Main Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · other causes |
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 517 S Main Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 401 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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