
1097 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
What This House Offers
This comfortable 2-bedroom,1-bathroom unit has been recently updated to make it a great place to call home. The flooring and bathroom have been refreshed,and... the kitchen includes newer appliances for added functionality. Like the larger unit,it also has its own laundry facilities,making it a convenient choice for tenants. MLS# MRD12726497
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Unit
- $1,200 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 922 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
Community Features
- Garages
1097 E Merchant St is a single-family home for rent in Kankakee, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Garage
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Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1890
- Property Attached
- Vinyl Siding
- Asphalt Roof
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- 922 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 58x141
Utilities
- Central Air
- Public Water Source
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2025-08-06
- Rent includes water
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Units
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Kankakee, IL 60901

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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
King Middle Grade School
Grades K-5
Public
Steuben Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
L W C Academy
Grades PK-5
Private
Kankakee Junior High School
Grades 6-8
Public
Aquinas Catholic Academy-Hickory
Grades K-8
Private
Kankakee High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Kankakee Community College
Drive: 8 min (4 mi)
Olivet Nazarene University
Drive: 8 min (4.1 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1097 E Merchant St proximity to Marycrest Shopping Center, Town Mall, and East Court Plaza. Marycrest Shopping Center is 0.8 miles away, and Town Mall is within a 13 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1097 E Merchant St are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.9 miles, including Exploration Station, Perry Farm Park, and Strickler Planetarium.
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