1245 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$69,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 960 sqft

1245 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $588/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$69.2K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-5.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-10.5%)
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 +165% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$65K
September 2026$69K
August 2026$69K
July 2026$73K
June 2026$73K
May 2026$74K
March 2026$69K
2025
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
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$12,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,037
238 N Fairmont Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/06/26
2
1
900
360 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$63,000
09/04/26
2
1
1,072
323 N Illinois Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$140,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,008
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890
459 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$105,500
08/07/26
2
1
1,008
365 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$170,000
01/23/26
3
1
1,127
1288 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$60,000
02/27/26
5
1.5
1,362
485 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$24,000
08/28/26
2
1
760
540 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.61
Single-Family Home
$65,000
04/16/26
2
1
826

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
1235 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$95,900
4
2
1,091
Off Market
1257 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1265 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1211 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1273 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$155,000
3
1
1,267
Recently Sold
1264 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$128,400
3
1
1,243
Off Market
1236 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1268 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1277 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1244 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$79,400
2
1
884
Off Market
1234 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
4
1
1,620
Off Market
1256 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
2
1
900
Off Market
1272 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1230 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1224 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$81,700
2
1
-
Off Market
1264 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$174,200
4
2
884
Off Market
1287 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
2
1
780
Off Market
1214 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1282 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
3
1
1,100
Off Market
1282 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
960 sqft
$72/sqft

About this House

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is located at 1245 E Chestnut Kankakee, IL. It is for sale for $25,000 or owner will finance for $2,500 down and $500 per month. There are no guarantees or warrantys and it will be sold as-is. For more information text our office

This home is available in as-is condition only, maintenance will be your responsibility
1245 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home built in 1952. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $500 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 1, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $69,200, with a rent estimate of $1,273/month.

Home Details for 1245 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5625 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 1, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Jul 25, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$500
Nov 22, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10484335
ListingRemoved
Aug 7, 2020
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10484335
Listed For Sale
$22,000
Apr 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$22,000

Market trends in Kankakee

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

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 1245 E Chestnut St

  • What is 1245 E Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1245 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is $69,200.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kankakee, IL.
  • Does 1245 E Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1245 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1245 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 1245 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,625 sq ft).

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