1218 N  Erickson Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$286,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,786 sqft (on 0.52 acres)

1218 N Erickson Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $2,144/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 9, 2024 for $225,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$286K
Since last month
Decreased$700 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-1%)
Since last sale
Increased$61K (+27.3%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$286K
August 2026$287K
July 2026$288K
June 2026$284K
May 2026$284K
April 2026$281K
March 2026$281K
February 2026$275K
January 2026$270K
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
0.08
Single-Family Home
$212,766
01/30/26
3
2
1,320
0.24
Single-Family Home
$277,000
09/09/26
4
3
1,800
0.19
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,180
0.32
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/20/26
4
2
1,710
0.30
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,350
0.27
Single-Family Home
$189,900
06/25/26
2
2
1,465
0.15
Single-Family Home
$205,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,527
0.59
Single-Family Home
$205,000
12/17/25
3
1.5
1,647
0.61
Single-Family Home
$194,000
06/22/26
3
1.5
1,759
0.17
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,120

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.01
$157,100
2
1
960
Off Market
0.01
$205,900
3
1
1,080
Off Market
0.03
$193,600
3
2
1,272
Off Market
0.04
$130,900
2
2
-
Off Market
0.05
$264,200
6
3
-
Off Market
0.08
$129,100
2
2
828
Off Market
0.08
$212,766
3
2
1,320
Recently Sold
0.08
$255,300
3
1.5
1,858
Off Market
0.10
$144,500
2
1
1,200
Off Market
0.11
$142,400
2
2
1,380
Off Market
0.10
$202,600
4
2
1,500
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2001
0.52 acre lot
1,786 sqft
$160/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Stone surroundLog homeCovered front porch
Log Home on 1/2 Acre wooded lot! Drink your morning coffee from the covered front porch with a view of the pond. Inside, the rustic feel will warm you and make you feel right at home! Beautiful and open from the Living room into the Kitchen, great for staying connected to the whole family. Living room features a stone woodburning fireplace. The 2nd floor loft is the perfect retreat. Primary Bedroom is on the first floor and includes its own bathroom with a whirlpool tub with natural stone surround. Main floor laundry room. Loft and 2 Bedrooms upstairs and a full bath. Tankless hot water heater. Copper plumbing, 220 electric behind the house for a pool or hot tub. Concrete pad approximately 10x14 is ready for a shed. Property backs up to a field. This is such a peaceful setting, full of wildlife.
1218 N Erickson Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,786 sqft single-family home built in 2001. It last sold for $225,000 on Feb 9, 2024 (8% below the $245,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $286,400, with a rent estimate of $2,184/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Fedrow, ABR,GRI, (815) 953-5521
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Lisa Scanlon, McColly Rosenboom - B
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11772734

Home Details for 1218 N Erickson Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1786 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: LogNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07082831203800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $245,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jan 08 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: KankakeeCommunity: Oak Dale Acres
School Information
Elementary School District: 2Jr High / Middle School District: 2High School District: 2

Community

Community Features: Lake

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.52 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11772734Back On Market Date: Mon Oct 30 2023

Additional Information

LakeSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 9, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11772734
Sold
$225,000
Jan 8, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11772734
Pending
$245,000
Oct 30, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11772734
PendingToActive
$245,000
Jul 6, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11772734
Contingent
$245,000
May 16, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11772734
PriceChange
$245,000
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
91
13
MoM

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 "
  • 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 donโ€™t leave their dogs outside all evening just letting them bark and bark and bark "
  • Sluiterdbm
    "Plenty of people walking dogs in the neighborhood and a park down by the river as well. Very nice neighborhood!"
  • Sluiterdbm
    "Iโ€™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!"
  • Kathleen Donovan Downey
    "โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆHerscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
  • Kevali Amphy
    "I wouldnโ€™t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
  • Maliknorsworthy
    "ne of the main roles of parents is providing encouragement, support and access to activities that enable a child to master key developmental"
  • Olivia Johnson
    "Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
  • Lateesakfoster93
    "Iโ€™ve Been here all my life..very small and quiet.I will recommend if anyone is looking for a smaller town to live."
  • Mark E. H.
    "Great schools and right next to Hawkins Park with a 2/3 mile jogging track. Close to hospitals. Country living. "
  • Angela W.
    "Itโ€™s run down. People donโ€™t try to improve their property, they do the bare minimum. The Alderman doesnโ€™t enforce anything they just get a check."
  • Danniiemarie
    "Itโ€™s loud at night where Iโ€™m by, parties and drinking plus smoking all through the night. If you want to live here just beware"
  • Olivia Q.
    "I donโ€™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 arenโ€™t bright at all "
  • 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 "
  • Kennice B.
    "I lived here for 1 yr it's been pretty quiet nice place to live so far will recommend neighborhood to anyone "
  • 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 "
  • Gerraile
    "There are parks and green spaces but you have to travel through intrepid waters or neighborhoods to get to some. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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 1218 N Erickson Dr

  • What is 1218 N Erickson Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1218 N Erickson Dr in Kankakee, IL is $286,400.
  • What is the price history for 1218 N Erickson Dr?
    1218 N Erickson Dr in Kankakee, IL last sold for $225,000 in February 2024.
  • 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 $185K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • Does 1218 N Erickson Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1218 N Erickson Dr in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1218 N Erickson Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1218 N Erickson Dr in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.

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