1257 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$41,500

Last sold price
  • 5 Beds

1257 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 18, 2024 for $41,500

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1151 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$20,000
10/07/25
4
2
1,680
347 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$65,000
11/14/25
2
2
787
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/05/26
2
1
902
370 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$165,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,244
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$110,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
960
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
1103 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,063
1035 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$154,900
07/31/26
3
1
1,802
1396 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$190,700
10/28/25
3
2.5
1,537
940 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$63,000
10/02/25
2
1
1,400

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1284 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$187,000
3
2
-
Off Market
1264 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$208,600
2
1
1,180
Off Market
424 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$152,300
2
2
1,100
Off Market
W, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$270,800
4
2.5
1,500
Off Market
W, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$165,000
3
2
1,244
Recently Sold
1218 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$203,500
4
2.5
1,700
Off Market
1249 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$174,400
3
1
1,002
Off Market
1361 S 4th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$248,300
4
3
2,184
Off Market
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$159,700
3
1
1,076
Off Market
345 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$134,000
2
1
967
Off Market
1193 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$205,800
5
2
1,627
Off Market
1384 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$181,700
3
2
1,302
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1890
Parking
Garage

About this House

FOR THE RIGHT OWNER THIS PROPERTY COULD BE A MONEY MAKER OR A GREAT HOME. YOU CAN'T FIND THIS SIZE HOME FOR LESS! 2 STORY-2 UNIT IN WEST KANKAKEE. ONE UNIT ON EACH FLOOR WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCES: 2/3 BED ON 1ST FL. AND 2 BED ON 2ND FL. OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE AND FENCED YARD WITH MATURED TREES. EASILY CONVERTIBLE TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. NEEDS WORK BUT COME AND SEE THE POTENTIAL!. SOLD AS-IS. AGENT RELATED.
1257 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 5 bedroom single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $41,500 on Mar 18, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,288/month.

Home Details for 1257 S 4th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 25 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 18, 2024
Source: N/A
Sold
$41,500
Nov 20, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$48,900
Sep 23, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$48,900
Feb 7, 2014
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08469097
Sold
$25,000
Oct 17, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$25,000

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

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 1257 S 4th Ave

  • What is the price history for 1257 S 4th Ave?
    1257 S 4th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $41,500 in March 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.
  • How big is the lot at 1257 S 4th Ave?
    The lot at 1257 S 4th Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0 acres (25 sq ft).
  • Does 1257 S 4th Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1257 S 4th Ave in Kankakee, IL has a garage.

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