1256 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

1256 E Chestnut St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 900 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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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
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890
294 N Taylor Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/11/25
3
1
1,100
1273 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$155,000
03/24/26
3
1
1,267
585 N Fairmont Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$30,000
12/12/25
2
1
820
1571 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$30,000
08/19/25
2
1
930
238 N Fairmont Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/06/26
2
1
900
352 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$94,000
10/15/25
3
1
1,250

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1221 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$75,585
3
1.5
1,950
For Sale
1264 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$167,600
4
2
884
Off Market
1273 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$155,000
3
1
1,267
Recently Sold
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$12,000
3
1
1,037
Recently Sold
1287 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$106,600
4
1
864
Off Market
294 N Taylor Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$120,800
3
1
1,100
Off Market
1268 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$75,600
2
1
968
Off Market
1312 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$5,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1288 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$60,000
5
1.5
1,362
Recently Sold
267 N Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$113,000
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
1441 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$6,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
900 sqft

About this House

A HANDYMAN SPECIAL. THIS HOME NEEDS A REHAB AND IS READY FOR NEW OWNERS. . THIS HOME IS CORPORATE OWNED WITH A MOTIVATED SELLER. THIS IS NOT A BANK SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RESTORATION AT THIS PRICE. VACANT AND EASY TO SHOW. NO TAX PRORATIONS NO SURVEY. FOR FASTER RESPONSE PLEASE USE SELLERS CONTRACT, ADDENDUM AND DISCLOSURES UNDER ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
1256 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home. It last sold for the $13,000 asking price on May 10, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,219/month.

Home Details for 1256 E Chestnut St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 900 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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No View

Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16093332400600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $13,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 10 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3125 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11937200

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Timothy Gray, (312) 334-1307
The Chicagoland RE Auction Co.
Bought with: Marla Good, (815) 274-1415, Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11937200

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 10, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937200
Sold
$13,000
Apr 10, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937200
Pending
$13,000
Mar 25, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937200
PriceChange
$13,000
Price decreased by 4%
Feb 29, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937200
PriceChange
$13,500
Price decreased by 7%
Feb 16, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937200
PriceChange
$14,500
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$160K
$4.48KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
Price per sq ft
$116
Available listings
78
3MoM
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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 1256 E Chestnut St

  • What is the price history for 1256 E Chestnut St?
    1256 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $13,000 in May 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 $160K. That is up $4.48K 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 1256 E Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1256 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 1256 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 1256 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,125 sq ft).
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