Kankakee County property record for 542 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-17-04-303-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-17-04-303-004 |
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| Lot Area | 5,751 sqft (0.132 acres) |
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| Street Address | 542 S NELSON AVE |
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| City | KANKAKEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60901-5618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHARLES SCHULTZS SUB LOT 4 04-30-13W |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES SCHULTZS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | KANKAKEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 12400 |
542 S Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2011.
Source: Kankakee County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 S NELSON AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-5618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 202109056 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 S NELSON AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-5618 |
| Document Number | 202109056 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 S NELSON AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-5618 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KANKAKEE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 S NELSON AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-5618 |
| Document Number | 202108191 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 S NELSON AVE, KANKAKEE, IL 60901-5618 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 S Nelson Ave was $2,346 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.6% 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 | $2,346.00 (+10.56%) | $27,182 Land $3,455 Building $23,727 | $81,546 Land $10,365 Building $71,181 |
| 2024 | $2,122.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,336 Land $2,712 Building $18,624 | $64,008 Land $8,136 Building $55,872 | |
| 2022 | $1,722.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 S Nelson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 542 S Nelson 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 661 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bertram Communications, Verizon.
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