1217 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD
SEP 5, 2025

1217 S 7th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,073 sqft

$169,900

Last Sold: Sep 5, 2025
$158/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*
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$169,900

Last Sold: Sep 5, 2025
$158/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,247/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,073 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Charming All-Brick Residence in Desirable West Kankakee! Welcome to this beautifully maintained and move-in ready 2-bedroom home nestled in the heart of West Kankakee. From the moment you step inside, you'll be impressed by the open and inviting living room, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. The thoughtfully designed eat-in kitchen features ample cabinetry, newer countertops, and modern appliances, creating a bright and functional space for everyday living. Newer floor tile flows seamlessly throughout, adding both style and easy maintenance. A conveniently located utility room just off the kitchen houses the washer, dryer, furnace, and water heater-ensuring everything you need is within reach. Retreat to the spacious primary bedroom, complete with gleaming hardwood floors and a generously sized closet. The second bedroom also offers beautiful hardwood flooring and plenty of natural light-perfect for a guest room, home office, or nursery. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing in your own private outdoor space. Need extra storage or workspace? You'll love the two separate garages, accessible from the alley, providing flexibility and convenience. Location, lifestyle, and leisure! Living in Kankakee County means you're minutes away from top local attractions including the Splash Valley Aquatic Center, multiple scenic parks, the Illinois Railroad Museum, Farmers Markets, movie theaters, live music in the parks, the Children's Museum, Kankakee County Museum, the unique Vintage Purse Museum, golf courses, and a year-round calendar full of festivals and parades. Don't miss your opportunity to own this delightful home and experience all that Kankakee County has to offer!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 05, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$158/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1217 S 7th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1073 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: FencedOther Structures: Garage(s)Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Gravel,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170643301500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $169,900Price Per Sqft: $158/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jul 19 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Winterroth Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1073 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12417405Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Dondi Maricle, (815) 715-8405
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Kelly Winterroth, McColly Bennett Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12417405

Price History for 1217 S 7th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/05/2025$169,900Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12417405
07/19/2025$169,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12417405
07/11/2025$169,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12417405
08/15/2022$119,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11425172
06/09/2022$116,987ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11425172
06/04/2022$116,987Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11425172
08/05/2016$40,000Sold
N/A
06/22/2016$45,000PendingAgent Provided
06/16/2016$45,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/13/2016$55,100PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/07/2016$58,000PendingAgent Provided
02/04/2016$58,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated April 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,474
Assessment$121,146
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1217 S 7th Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$166,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,263
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$159,900
04/14/26
3
1
985
1063 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$193,700
08/29/25
3
1
1,090
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
1088 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$179,900
01/12/26
2
1
1,352
345 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/17/25
2
1
967

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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

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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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1217 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,073 sqft single-family home built in 1966. This property is not currently available for sale. 1217 S 7th Ave was last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $169,900 (0% higher than the asking price of $169,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 1217 S 7th Ave is $177,300.