357 S Rosewood Ave · Kankakee, IL 60901

$190,000

6 bd · 2.0 ba · — sqft · MultiFamily · 81 Days on market

Built 1900 Average condition 7,250 sqft lot Est $286k · 34% under

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Condition / age +2.8/5.0
• Schools +0.8/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Don't miss this well-maintained 2-unit property in the heart of Kankakee! Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner occupant seeking rental income, this versatile property offers strong potential. For any questions reach out to the listing agent

Key facts

• 7,250 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1900

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $190k. Condition is rated average.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $752 ($9k/yr) — positive. Per door: $376/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $190k).
• Recommended offer: $179k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 11.0% vs local median 5.8% in Kankakee — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 62/100 on livability (#832 in IL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Kankakee SD 111 (urban): math 6% / reading 13% proficiency, ranked #584 of 620 in IL (top 94%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 78% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.4%/yr); 115 active listings in the ZIP; 145 units permitted in Kankakee County in 2024 (5 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,614/mo this rent would consume 54% of the median local household income ($58k/yr) (locally 1317% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kankakee County population projected at -19% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.4% rent growth), your $53k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 81 days — a 6% lower offer ($179k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $178,600 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 81 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
8. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.38% ✓
• Cap rate: 11.04%
• Cash-on-cash: 16.96%
• DSCR: 1.75
• GRM: 6.1

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $285,801
• List price: $190,000
• Delta: -33.52%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 1 within 2.0 mi

Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
852 E Station St	0.07mi	6/2.0	—	3mo	$105,000	—	82
427 S Chicago Ave	0.17mi	6/2.0	—	1mo	$45,000	—	79
312 S Evergreen Ave	0.16mi	6/2.0	—	3mo	$106,000	—	78
442 S Chicago Ave	0.14mi	7/2.5 (+1)	—	11mo	$190,500	—	65
376 S Harrison Ave	0.20mi	6/2.0	—	18mo	$120,000	—	63
229 S Sibley Ave	0.33mi	5/3.0 (-1)	—	6mo	$10,000	—	58
265 S Washington Ave	0.64mi	6/2.0	—	1mo	$156,000	—	56
355-359 E Bourbonnais St	0.33mi	6/2.0	—	23mo	$119,987	—	53
553 E Bourbonnais St	0.20mi	7/3.0 (+1)	—	22mo	$125,000	—	51

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.38% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 9.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.39×
• Total profit: $20,827
• Equity at exit: $28,330

10-year hold

• IRR: 20.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.80×
• Total profit: $95,499
• Equity at exit: $16,428

Cash invested: $53,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
• State Illinois: 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 60901

• Home prices YoY: -32.5%
• Rents YoY: 4.4%
• Active inventory: 115
• Price-to-rent: 12.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,614 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$996
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$238 /mo · $2,850/yr
• Insurance: −$79
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$549
• Net cashflow: $752

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,662

Max offer price $190,000

Occupancy floor 66%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	1	$2,614
Total (2 units)			$2,614

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $47,500
• Closing costs: $5,700
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $190,000 Active 81 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $190,000 Active 80 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $190,000 Active 79 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $190,000 Active 78 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $190,000 Active 77 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $190,000 Active 75 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $190,000 Active 74 DOM
8. 2026-06-10
   days on market $190,000 Active 72 DOM
9. 2026-06-09
   days on market $190,000 Active 71 DOM
10. 2026-06-08
    days on market $190,000 Active 70 DOM
11. 2026-06-07
    days on market $190,000 Active 69 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $190,000 Active 65 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $190,000 Active 64 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $190,000 Active 63 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $190,000 Active 62 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $190,000 Active 61 DOM
17. 2026-03-30
    listed $200,000 Active 275-char remark

    Show marketing remark (275 chars)

    Don't miss this well-maintained 2-unit property in the heart of Kankakee! Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner occupant seeking rental income, this versatile property offers strong potential. For any questions reach out to the listing agent

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 100% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,368
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,643
• − Property taxes: −$2,850
• − Insurance: −$950
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,509
• − Management: −$2,509
• − Depreciation: −$5,527
• Taxable income: $6,379
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,531
• After-tax cash flow: $7,493/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Average 55/100 Moderate rehab

This 2-unit property in Kankakee requires moderate renovations to update the kitchen and bathrooms, and repair the exterior siding. These updates would significantly increase its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

• Moderate kitchen cabinets — dated and in need of updating
• Moderate bathroom fixtures — dated and in need of updating
• Moderate exterior siding — moderate wear

Value-add opportunities

• Both update kitchen cabinets and fixtures — modernizing the kitchen would appeal to both buyers and renters
• Both update bathrooms with new fixtures and flooring — modernizing bathrooms would appeal to both buyers and renters
• Both repair and paint exterior siding — improving the exterior would enhance curb appeal and property value

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
kitchen cabinets · dated and in need of updating	Moderate	$3,000–15,000
bathroom fixtures · dated and in need of updating	Moderate	$3,000–15,000
exterior siding · moderate wear	Moderate	$3,000–15,000
Total estimated repair cost · 3 items		$9,000–45,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both update kitchen cabinets and fixtures — modernizing the kitchen would appeal to both buyers and renters ↑
• Both update bathrooms with new fixtures and flooring — modernizing bathrooms would appeal to both buyers and renters ↑
• Both repair and paint exterior siding — improving the exterior would enhance curb appeal and property value ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Kankakee SD 111
• NCES district ID: 1720760
• Math proficiency: 6% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 13% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $37,968
• Composite: 8.03/100
• National rank: #9921
• State rank: #584 of 620 in IL

Livability — Kankakee

• Score: 62/100
• State rank: #832
• US rank: #16432

Category grades

Amenities F Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D- Housing A Health & safety F User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Kankakee, IL
• County: Kankakee County · 61,801 people
• City population: 33,128
• Metro: Kankakee, IL
• Population (ZIP): 33,128
• Household income: $58,309
• Rent vs Own: 38.6% rent · 61.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 1317.0

Population outlook (Kankakee County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 105,479 people
• By 2030: 101,792 · -3.5%
• By 2040: 93,479 · -11.4%
• By 2050: 85,061 · -19.4%
• By 2075: 67,314 · -36.2%
• By 2100: 52,439 · -50.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
• Race & ethnicity: White 47% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 19% Two or more races 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 16%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 4% Romanian 4% Slovak 1%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada
• Languages at home: 82% English-only · Spanish 16%

Political lean MEDSL · Kankakee

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.8) · D 38.7% · R 59.5% · Other 1.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -25.4pp toward R · 2008: 4.6pp · 2024: -20.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.8 2020: R+16.5 2016: R+13.3 2012: R+3.4 2008: D+4.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -92.12%
• Current HPI: 190.8755
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.38%
• Metro: Kankakee, IL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.59%
• F500 in state: 60

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	4	$201B
▸Consumer Goods	4	$87B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$64B
▸Healthcare	2	$55B
▸Retail / Pharmacy	1	$148B
▸Agriculture / Food	1	$86B

Price history

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• 2026-03-30 Listed $200,000 MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid