1287 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

1287 E Chestnut St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 780 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
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$12,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,037
294 N Taylor Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.05
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$115,000
09/11/25
3
1
1,100
238 N Fairmont Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.40
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$80,000
02/06/26
2
1
900
1571 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.55
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$30,000
08/19/25
2
1
930
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.51
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$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890
762 Webster Cir E, Kankakee, IL
0.64
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$50,000
04/29/26
2
1
747
323 N Illinois Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$140,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,008
267 N Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$64,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,200
540 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$65,000
04/16/26
2
1
826
1288 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$60,000
02/27/26
5
1.5
1,362

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1273 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$155,000
3
1
1,267
Recently Sold
294 N Taylor Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$120,800
3
1
1,100
Off Market
1264 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$167,600
4
2
884
Off Market
1312 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$5,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1256 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
2
1
900
Off Market
1287 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$106,600
4
1
864
Off Market
1221 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$75,585
3
1.5
1,950
For Sale
1441 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$6,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1288 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$60,000
5
1.5
1,362
Recently Sold
1268 E Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$75,600
2
1
968
Off Market
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$12,000
3
1
1,037
Recently Sold
267 N Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$113,000
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
780 sqft

About this House

Tenant is responsible for all utilities.
1287 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $11,250 on May 31, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2020 with an asking price of $805 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,288/month.

Home Details for 1287 E Chestnut St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5625 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 7, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 7, 2021
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$25,000
Feb 17, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$805
Jan 29, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$805
Jan 24, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$22,000

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
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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 1287 E Chestnut St

  • What is the price history for 1287 E Chestnut St?
    1287 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $11,250 in May 2011.
  • 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 1287 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 1287 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,625 sq ft).