1228 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD
SEP 16, 2025

1228 S 8th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,024 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$235,900

Last Sold: Sep 16, 2025
2% below list $240K
$117/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,696/mo*
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$235,900

Last Sold: Sep 16, 2025
2% below list $240K
$117/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,696/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,024 sqft
(on 0.34 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Love and care have gone into this 1 owner Brick home that you'll adore. Enter into the well-lit Sunroom with wonderful sunshine, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, and a handy pass-through window from the Kitchen. Relax in the formal Living room w/BI bookcase and desk or enjoy a special meal in the Formal Dining room with BI Hutch. Kitchen offers a BI table, dishwasher, disposal, cooktop and oven. Huge composite deck includes gas grill, and side ramp. The deck is reinforced south of the back door if someone wanted to add a hot tub. This well-built Ranch offers plaster walls, water softener, and extra indoor faucet inside the closet for watering indoor plants with unsalted water. Large utility room with sink and much storage. Briggs & Stratton Generator 2022, Roof 2023 30 yr. shingle, Central air 2019, water heater 2021, whole house surge protector and whole house humidifier. Heated garage with workbench, refrigerator and shelving, plus extra concrete parking! This is a large double lot and includes 3 apple trees, 2 sheds, many perennials. This home is in great condition, "As Is" sale, Conventional offers only please, no FHA/VA.
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 16, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$117/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1228 S 8th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2024 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener OwnedDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Lighting
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170643302800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900Price Per Sqft: $117/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 25 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2024 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12440538

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet Lights
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Fedrow, ABR,GRI, (815) 953-5521
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Kurt Merrill, (312) 371-4649, Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12440538

Price History for 1228 S 8th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/16/2025$235,900Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440538
08/25/2025$239,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440538
08/07/2025$239,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440538

Market trends in Kankakee

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,689
Assessment$126,603
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,098/mo
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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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    "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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    "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
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1228 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,024 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is not currently available for sale. 1228 S 8th Ave was last sold on Sep 16, 2025 for $235,900 (2% lower than the asking price of $239,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 1228 S 8th Ave is $245,700.