1184 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

1184 E Merchant St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths

$311,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,248/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$311,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,248/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
4 Baths

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$311K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$42K (+15.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$44K (+16.6%)
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 +514% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$309K
July 2026$307K
June 2026$306K
May 2026$305K
April 2026$303K
March 2026$305K
February 2026$302K
January 2026$299K
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
229 S Sibley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$10,000
12/23/25
5
3
-
363-365 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$230,000
10/24/25
4
4
-
361 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-
381 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-
312 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$106,000
03/30/26
6
2
-
1019 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
4
2
-
345 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.89
Multi-Family Home
$200,000
04/03/26
4
4
-
427 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
05/11/26
6
2
-
464 E Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$120,000
08/22/25
4
3
-
529 S Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.64
Multi-Family Home
$135,000
05/27/26
4
2
-

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
1185 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$96,600
2
1
884
Off Market
1095-1097 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$185,000
5
2
-
For Sale
229 S Sibley Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$10,000
5
3
-
Recently Sold
208 S Sibley Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$163,200
4
1.5
1,820
Off Market
1265 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
-
4
1
2,500
Off Market
1020 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$130,000
4
2
-
For Sale
1295 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$74,900
3
1.5
1,110
For Sale
257 Orchard Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$132,000
3
1.5
1,840
Recently Sold
1164 E Maple St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$166,800
4
2
1,456
Off Market
352 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$156,100
3
1
1,250
Off Market
916 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$25,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1960

About this House

1184 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom multi-family built in 1960. It last sold for $265,000 on Jul 29, 2025 (6% above the $250,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 29, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $311,200, with a rent estimate of $1,132/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Stephen Styck, (815) 351-4022
Styken Real Estate and Property Management
Bought with: Matoya Tolliver-Brown, PSA,RENE,SFR, (312) 714-3676, Pay It Forward Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12379726

Home Details for 1184 E Merchant St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 20
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
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Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Renovated: 2024
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170520801200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 17 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12379726

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoHide Public Remarks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379726
Sold
$265,000
Jun 18, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379726
Contingent
$250,000
Jun 11, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379726
Listed For Sale
$250,000
May 29, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,000
May 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,000

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1184 E Merchant St

  • What is 1184 E Merchant St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1184 E Merchant St in Kankakee, IL is $311,200.
  • What is the price history for 1184 E Merchant St?
    1184 E Merchant St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $265,000 in July 2025.
  • 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.

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