1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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SOLD
DEC 19, 2025

$210,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,408 sqft

1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,552/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 19, 2025 for $199,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$210K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$40K (+23.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+5.3%)
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 +250% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$210K
August 2026$210K
July 2026$207K
June 2026$206K
May 2026$205K
April 2026$203K
March 2026$204K
February 2026$203K
January 2026$201K
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
1562 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$184,000
08/10/26
3
1
832
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
1545 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$183,400
06/25/26
3
1.5
1,510
1532 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
2
1
840
1396 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$190,700
10/28/25
3
2.5
1,537
1581 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$135,000
03/19/26
3
1.5
1,250
1501 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$170,000
07/15/26
2
1
990
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$166,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,263

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
1505 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$108,900
2
1
672
Off Market
1361 S 4th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$247,000
4
3
2,184
Off Market
1384 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$181,700
3
2
1,302
Off Market
1545 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$183,400
3
1.5
1,510
Recently Sold
1450 S 6th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$177,800
3
1
1,451
Off Market
1456 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$215,000
4
1
1,866
Off Market
1460 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$205,000
4
2
1,560
For Sale
1557 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$163,900
3
1
980
Off Market
1532 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$185,000
2
1
840
Recently Sold
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$159,700
3
1
1,076
Off Market
424 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$152,300
2
2
1,100
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
1953
Living Area
1,408 sqft
Price/Sqft
$142/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Newly rehabbed home with some new windows, brand new roof, new Luxury Vinyl Plank Hardwood floors, new appliances, fresh paint, Brand new updated bathroom, new landscaping, New air conditioner, Its totally move in ready and a really nice, new, clean home with a full basement and there is a huge perk, that is not common for the area, and that is a 3 car garage, a 2 car and a 1 car next to each other. Nuetral colors, exposed brick for charm, a nice big picture window. Please come check this out before it is gone! The roof is brand new. This home is 1408 total square feet on 3 bed 1 bath with basement, fully fenced in yard and a nice ranch, 3 car garage and many internal updates. Washer & Dryer hook ups in the basement schedule your showing today!
1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,408 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for the $199,900 asking price on Dec 19, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $210,300, with a rent estimate of $1,888/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Kyle Geistwhite, (815) 953-6135
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Fred Hoff, CSC, (708) 308-4448, Hoff, Realtors
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12491288

Home Details for 1470 S 5th Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1408 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: In UnitMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, PorchOther Structures: Outbuilding, Second Garage, Garage(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Door Opener,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Renovated: 2025
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170720900600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $142/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Nov 24 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2816 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12491288Back On Market Date: Tue Nov 11 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 19, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491288
Sold
$199,900
Dec 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491288
Pending
$199,900
Nov 11, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491288
PendingToActive
$199,900
Oct 29, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491288
Contingent
$199,900
Oct 24, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491288
PriceChange
$199,900
Price decreased by 9%

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 1470 S 5th Ave

  • What is 1470 S 5th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1470 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL is $210,300.
  • What is the price history for 1470 S 5th Ave?
    1470 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $199,900 in December 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 $160K. That is up $4.48K from the prior month.
  • Does 1470 S 5th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1470 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1470 S 5th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1470 S 5th Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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