1142 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$149,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,608 sqft

1142 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,126/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 25, 2021 for $61,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$150K
Since last month
Decreased$10K (-6.4%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+6.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$89K (+145.2%)
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 +108% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$150K
July 2026$160K
June 2026$160K
May 2026$158K
April 2026$147K
March 2026$142K
February 2026$137K
January 2026$138K
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
347 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$65,000
11/14/25
2
2
787
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$110,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
960
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,610
1151 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$20,000
10/07/25
4
2
1,680
837 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,672
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,248
1035 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$154,900
07/31/26
3
1
1,802
370 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$165,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,244
1103 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,063
1545 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$183,400
06/25/26
3
1.5
1,510

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
378-382 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$193,400
6
3
-
Off Market
1137 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$182,000
3
2
1,300
Off Market
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$100,000
2
1
902
Recently Sold
1193 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$208,800
4
2
1,800
Off Market
1193 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$205,800
5
2
1,627
Off Market
1132 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$140,300
2
1
1,152
Off Market
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$110,000
3
1.5
960
Recently Sold
1218 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$203,500
4
2.5
1,700
Off Market
1042 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$146,600
3
1
978
Off Market
486 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$157,700
2
1
1,288
Off Market
1005 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$205,400
3
3
1,371
Off Market
1249 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$174,400
3
1
1,002
Off Market

Local Information

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  • 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
1,608 sqft
Price/Sqft
$93
Parking
Garage

About this House

Huge 5 Bedroom 2 bath home in Kankakee. Great for extended family living. Upstairs is currently rented and has 2 bedroom w/ kitchen and bath. 3 Bedrooms on the lower level w/ kitchen and bath. Full unfinished basement. Lots of updates, electric, windows, and siding. 3 Decks great for entertaining and summer fun. Newer 3 car garage fully insulated w/ concrete pad for additional parking.
1142 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,608 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $61,000 on Mar 25, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $149,800, with a rent estimate of $2,291/month.

Home Details for 1142 S 5th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family RoomStorage
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 25, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$61,000
Dec 9, 2015
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08633243
Sold
$69,900
Aug 25, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$69,900
Jan 15, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$69,900
Price decreased by 7%
Sep 3, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$74,900
Price decreased by 12%

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 1142 S 5th Ave

  • What is 1142 S 5th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1142 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL is $149,800.
  • What is the price history for 1142 S 5th Ave?
    1142 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $61,000 in March 2021.
  • 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 1142 S 5th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1142 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1142 S 5th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1142 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.

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