125 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$228,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,460 sqft

125 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,728/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 15, 2025 for $215,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$229K
Since last month
Increased$500 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$12K (-5.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$14K (+6.4%)
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 +587% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$229K
August 2026$228K
July 2026$225K
June 2026$224K
May 2026$223K
March 2026$221K
February 2026$221K
January 2026$218K
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
460 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$212,766
01/30/26
3
2
1,320
123 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,350
353 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$188,000
04/17/26
4
2
2,000
575 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,180
640 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$277,000
09/09/26
4
3
1,800
635 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/20/26
4
2
1,710
700 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/19/25
5
3
1,414
655 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$189,900
06/25/26
2
2
1,465
443 W Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$197,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,252

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
125 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$147,100
2
1
986
Off Market
855 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$116,200
2
1
800
Off Market
210 N 9th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$184,900
3
1.5
1,080
Off Market
235 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$192,000
3
1
1,100
Off Market
680 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$101,200
3
1
936
Off Market
244 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$70,400
1
1
636
Off Market
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$40,000
2
1
802
Recently Sold
245 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$100,000
2
2
720
Recently Sold
595 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$134,900
2
1
700
For Sale
292 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$97,800
2
1
870
Off Market
261 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$30,000
2
1
1,058
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 125 N 8th Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,460 sqft
$157/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Beautiful viewsPeaceful cul-de-sac
Beautiful totally remodeled home across the street from the Kankakee river, 4 bedrooms, including 1 in basement, 2.5 bath, attached garage that can fit 2 cars, Gorgeous stone and brick fireplace, large kitchen with white cabinets and quartz countertops and stainless appliances, a must see to appreciate! With new everything, Owner didn't spare money to be redone the right way.
125 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,460 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $215,000 on Oct 15, 2025 (10% below the $239,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $2,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 30, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $228,800, with a rent estimate of $2,392/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Azza Tawfik, ABR,e-PRO,GRI,SRES,SRS, (815) 325-4877
McColly Bennett Real Estate
Bought with: Azza Tawfik, ABR,e-PRO,GRI,SRES,SRS, (815) 325-4877, McColly Bennett Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12469636

Home Details for 125 N 8th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1460 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)MicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Renovated: 2025
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16093141901600Model Home Type: BUNGLOW

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 11 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

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

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: BUNGLOW

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12469636

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Oct 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,200
Oct 15, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469636
Sold
$215,000
Feb 6, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267174
Sold
$39,500
Jan 13, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12267174
Pending
$35,000

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 125 N 8th Ave

  • What is 125 N 8th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 125 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is $228,800.
  • What is the price history for 125 N 8th Ave?
    125 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $215,000 in October 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 $185K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • Does 125 N 8th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 125 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 125 N 8th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 125 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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