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$1,200 /month

494 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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What This House Offers

Welcome home to this spacious rental available now! Plenty of space with this 2nd floor unit 2 bedrooms 1 bath,living room,separate dining room,& kitchen.... Hardwood flooring,front & back porch,plus possible garage parking is available for added convenience. This unit is conveniently located in Kankakee situated near grocery stores,shopping,schools,entertainment,public transportation,and emergency services. Less than 2 miles from the Kankakee River,where you can enjoy fishing,boating,swimming,or relaxing walks along the Riverwalk. Plus,easy access to the interstate is just 5 miles away,making commuting simple. Don't miss this opportunity to make this well-located unit your next home. This is one you don't want to miss! MLS# MRD12713478

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Unit

  • $1,200 / month
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1175 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

Community Features

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494 S Chicago Ave 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.

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Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1915
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • 1175 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

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
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Public Water Source
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,800
  • Property Available on 2026-07-23
  • Rent includes water

Community Details

Overview

  • 5 Units

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

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Property Address:
494 S Chicago Ave,
Kankakee, IL 60901
Listed by
Jaime Birks | eXp Realty
Phone Number: (888) 574-9405
MRED#IL

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Driveability

Very drivable80 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable40 / 100

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Soundscore

Active76 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Amtrak

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

3 rating

John Kennedy Middle Grade School

Grades K-5

Public

2 rating

Steuben Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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L W C Academy

Grades PK-5

Private

4 rating

Kankakee Junior High School

Grades 6-8

Public

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Aquinas Catholic Academy-Hickory

Grades K-8

Private

4 rating

Kankakee High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Kankakee Community College

Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)

Olivet Nazarene University

Drive: 8 min (4 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 494 S Chicago Ave proximity to River Plaza, Town Mall, and Marycrest Shopping Center. River Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Town Mall is within an 11 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 494 S Chicago Ave are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.7 miles, including Exploration Station, Perry Farm Park, and Strickler Planetarium.

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