1042 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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FOR SALE

$209,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,102 sqft

1042 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Mortgage $1,549/mo*
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Price/Sqft
$190
Climate Control
Natural Gas & Central Air
Listed
4 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1042 S 8th Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to this beautifully renovated home in desirable West Kankakee, within close proximity to multiple parks, offering a move in ready opportunity with quality updates throughout. The exterior has been refreshed with brand new vinyl siding, a new roof and gutters, and the garage also features a matching new roof and brand new siding. Inside, the home has been freshly remodeled from top to bottom, starting with a bright living room featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light and brand new vinyl plank flooring, flowing seamlessly into the eat in kitchen. The kitchen showcases new countertops, refinished cabinets, updated light fixtures, and includes a stainless steel stove and refrigerator. The bathroom has been completely updated with a new tub, tub surround, toilet, and vanity. Each bedroom offers brand new carpet and new ceiling fans, while fresh neutral paint runs throughout the home. The finished basement nearly doubles the livable square footage, offering flexible additional living space along with extra storage and a dedicated laundry area. Additional updates include a brand new HVAC system, with the washer and dryer included. Don't miss your chance to make this move in ready home your own, schedule your showing today.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Paul Kirkpatrick, (815) 405-2964
Exclusive Realtors
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12744027
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 1042 S 8th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1102 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Renovated: 2026
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 161706420004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $209,900Price Per Sqft: $190
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Kankakee
School Information
Elementary School District: 111Jr High / Middle School District: 111High School District: 111

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12744027

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12744027

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$206K
Since last month
Increased$39K (+23.6%)
Since last year
Increased$75K (+58%)
Since last sale
Increased$140K (+211.4%)
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 +271% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$206K
July 2026$166K
June 2026$140K
May 2026$143K
April 2026$141K
March 2026$144K
February 2026$144K
January 2026$131K
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
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$159,900
04/14/26
3
1
985
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$166,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,263
1054 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$135,000
11/21/25
2
1
800
1217 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$169,900
09/05/25
2
1
1,073
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,248
790 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$165,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,173
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/05/26
2
1
902

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
0.04
$206,900
3
1
1,090
Off Market
961 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$198,500
3
1
1,120
Off Market
985 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$206,300
4
2
1,531
Off Market
1055 S 7th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$103,300
1
1
-
Off Market
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$159,900
3
1
985
Recently Sold
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$165,000
3
2
1,248
Recently Sold
943 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$166,200
3
1
818
Off Market
1014 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$157,700
2
1
1,074
Off Market
790 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$175,900
3
2
1,173
Off Market
994 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$203,200
3
2
1,200
Off Market
1054 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$135,000
2
1
800
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12744027
Listed For Sale
$209,900
Feb 25, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$66,000

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Agent Phone: (815) 405-2964
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Frequently asked questions about 1042 S 8th Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1042 S 8th Ave?
    Based on a $209,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1042 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is approximately $1,572 (about $1,107 principal & interest, $390 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1042 S 8th Ave compare to homes in Kankakee?
    1042 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is listed at $209,900, about 31% above the $160K median sale price in Kankakee.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Kankakee, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 1042 S 8th Ave?
    The closest schools to 1042 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL are John Kennedy Middle Grade School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Kankakee High School (rated 4/10), Kankakee Junior High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 1042 S 8th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1042 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1042 S 8th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1042 S 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.
1042 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,102 sqft single-family home. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12744027.