1255 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

1255 S Poplar Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,486 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$316,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,250/mo*
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$316,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,250/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,486 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This charming home, nestled in Kankakee's Deep Riverview is just waiting for you to call it your own! This 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom home is sure to please, beginning with the covered front porch, offering lots of privacy from the established landscaping--- a perfect spot for quiet mornings. Entering the home, is the spacious sunk-in living room featuring gorgeous wood beam ceilings, a wall of windows for natural lighting, and a cozy fireplace. From the living room, is the lovely dining room, which connects to the large kitchen with two skylight windows, loads of cabinetry and an island for unlimited storage. There's space for an eat-in table, and an inviting window seat overlooking the backyard. From there, is a light and bright family room with a stately fireplace, and an attached heated and cooled sun room, a great space for entertaining and enjoying the outdoor views! Finishing out the first floor is a half bath and a great laundry/mud room. Heading upstairs, is the spacious primary bedroom with an attached en suite bathroom that is split with private shower area on one side and a walk-in closet on the other. Down the hall are the remaining three bedrooms, all roomy with plenty of closet space. There's also a full guest bathroom that features a tub and separate shower! The full basement is perfect for a rec room, office, workout space, the options are endless. There's a neat "secret passageway" built into the bookshelf in the rec area, that makes for a great kid hideout, or additional storage. The private fenced-in yard has a great patio area, large mature trees, and an outdoor shed for storage. Attached 2 car garage. New water heater in 2020, roof in 2018, HVAC in 2013. Located close to Cobb park, walking trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, and the Kankakee River. Make this your home TODAY! Call for your private showing!
1255 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,486 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $275,000 on Nov 30, 2023 (2% below the $279,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $316,100, with a rent estimate of $2,713/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1255 S Poplar Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch Heated, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2486 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Upper Level,In UnitMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Skylight(s)Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170820102000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $279,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 19 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Fisher Powers Group

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11875808Back On Market Date: Mon Oct 02 2023

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet PavedStreet LightsSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Allison Ascher, (815) 298-4097
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Susan Fisher, (815) 263-2276, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11875808

Price History for 1255 S Poplar Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/30/2023$275,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11875808
10/20/2023$279,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11875808
09/12/2023$279,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11875808

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$10,131
Assessment$257,070
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1255 S Poplar Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1131 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
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$255,000
01/13/26
3
1.5
2,083
1068 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
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$305,000
11/21/25
4
2.5
2,367
1103 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
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$265,000
03/30/26
4
3
2,290
1195 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$198,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,696
995 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$236,900
12/29/25
4
3
1,800
1256 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$183,000
12/02/25
3
2
1,862
896 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$212,000
07/09/25
4
3
2,160
1096 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/03/26
3
2.5
1,920
1235 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/30/25
3
1.5
1,398
878 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$210,000
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,380

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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