1029 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

1029 S 8th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,340 sqft

$176,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,305/mo*
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$176,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,305/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,340 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$176K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$87K (+97.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$176K
July 2026$178K
June 2026$179K
May 2026$177K
April 2026$173K
March 2026$175K
February 2026$172K
January 2026$168K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,248
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,610
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$166,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,263
1063 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$193,700
08/29/25
3
1
1,090
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$110,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
960
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$159,900
04/14/26
3
1
985
443 W Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$197,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,252
1124 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$194,000
06/22/26
3
1.5
1,759
837 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,672
575 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,180

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1063 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$204,200
3
1
1,090
Off Market
961 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$199,100
3
1
1,120
Off Market
1055 S 7th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$103,000
1
1
-
Off Market
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$159,900
3
1
985
Recently Sold
985 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$208,300
4
2
1,531
Off Market
790 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$173,500
3
2
1,173
Off Market
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$174,000
3
1
1,263
Off Market
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$165,000
3
2
1,248
Recently Sold
943 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$167,100
3
1
818
Off Market
1165 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$180,200
2
1
1,236
Off Market
1095 S 10th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$188,100
5
2.5
2,772
Off Market
1014 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$158,900
2
1
1,074
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1029 S 8th Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,340 sqft
Price/Sqft
$131
Parking
Garage

About this House

All new LVT flooring added on lower level in 2019! All rooms freshly painted in 2019. 2 new toilets added in 2019. New concrete driveway added in 2015. Garage addition added in 2015. All new siding and roofs added to garage and house in July of 2017. Big landscape project/fire pit added to back yard June 2018. Old world charm with lots of updates! You'll love the renovated kitchen! Notice the canned lights, soffit lighting and tray ceilings! Front encl porch, and sunroom/playroom. Close to schools and 2 parks. Main floor BDR presently set up as family room. Large garage. Just move into this affordable home! This could be the one!
1029 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,340 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $89,500 on Apr 1, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $176,200, with a rent estimate of $1,832/month.

Home Details for 1029 S 8th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Shingle, Vinyl, Cement ConcreteGardenLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Modern

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Additional Information

Intercom

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 1, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$89,500
Jul 14, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$108,987
Sep 19, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$120,000
Aug 21, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$120,000
Aug 15, 2002
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08198902
Sold
$88,500

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$160K
$4.48KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
Price per sq ft
$116
Available listings
78
3MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 211 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Donna Tymec
    "I use my car everything is accessible with in 2-10 minutes. Buses run till 11 pm. Commute is easy hardly any congestion when traffic comes "
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  • Vinnie Crump
    "Like that most people are friendly . People have ongoing relationships with neighbors and feel safe. People with dogs seem to respect their neighbors and boundaries don’t leave their dogs outside all evening just letting them bark and bark and bark "
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "Plenty of people walking dogs in the neighborhood and a park down by the river as well. Very nice neighborhood!"
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "I’ve lived here for 22 years in the historic district and there are very unique historical homes to enjoy on walks and friendly neighbors. Very beautiful sunsets over the river to enjoy as well!"
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  • Kathleen Donovan Downey
    "…………Herscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
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  • Kevali Amphy
    "I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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  • Maliknorsworthy
    "ne of the main roles of parents is providing encouragement, support and access to activities that enable a child to master key developmental"
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  • Olivia Johnson
    "Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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  • Lateesakfoster93
    "I’ve Been here all my life..very small and quiet.I will recommend if anyone is looking for a smaller town to live."
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  • Mark E. H.
    "Great schools and right next to Hawkins Park with a 2/3 mile jogging track. Close to hospitals. Country living. "
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  • Angela W.
    "It’s run down. People don’t try to improve their property, they do the bare minimum. The Alderman doesn’t enforce anything they just get a check."
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  • Danniiemarie
    "It’s loud at night where I’m by, parties and drinking plus smoking all through the night. If you want to live here just beware"
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  • Olivia Q.
    "I don’t like it.hear to many gun shots, have had a package stolen from my front porch and the lighting outside for the streets suck they aren’t bright at all "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "No one helps out no one turns in the bad Guys it needs to stop we need to come together to make it town better "
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  • Kennice B.
    "I lived here for 1 yr it's been pretty quiet nice place to live so far will recommend neighborhood to anyone "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "None we have no events and there is always shooting in the area and they go to jail for a week and get out "
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  • Gerraile
    "There are parks and green spaces but you have to travel through intrepid waters or neighborhoods to get to some. "
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  • Michelle B.
    "not the best neighborhood, some areas are good some are not so great. Be sure to do your research on the areas before making your decision."
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  • Ayersloretta53
    "I've lived in this area for six years and it has been going down hill every since. Loud music and roudy people are moving into thr area."
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  • Nimon B.
    "only one dog in my neighborhood and they pick up after it...but over all it's a really nice neighborhood where I stay at."
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  • Djsluiter
    "We have a holiday housewalk and are constantly doing special events. For Christmas our neighborhood has just started a parade of lights and in the summer there are bike races and block parties, wine and cheese events etc. "
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  • Djsluiter
    "Great place with good parks and plenty of areas to walk dogs. There is the Kankakee River that is always a good place to bring dogs. "
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  • Donnajones287
    "Lived here for almost two years now and this town sucks and the police are even worse. It's not safe here and the hookers walk around with there gas and wash cups to let it know there open for business. "
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  • Kellielafevor
    "Our community does amazing things. The farmers market, downtown activities, the public library. We love our daycare and preschool in the district. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1029 S 8th Ave

  • What is 1029 S 8th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1029 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is $176,200.
  • What is the price history for 1029 S 8th Ave?
    1029 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $89,500 in April 2014.
  • Is Kankakee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Kankakee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Kankakee?
    The median sale price in Kankakee is $160K. That is up $4.48K from the prior month.
  • Does 1029 S 8th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1029 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1029 S 8th Ave?
    The lot at 1029 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

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