1491 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

1491 S 3rd Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,650 sqft

$106,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $808/mo*
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$106,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $808/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,650 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to your new home at 1491 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee! This charming 3-bedroom house offers a spacious 1,650 square feet of living space, perfect for those looking to settle down in a cozy yet roomy environment. With a bathroom designed for comfort and convenience, this home is ready for you to make it your own.

Enjoy the freedom of having your furry friends join you, as both cats and dogs are welcome here! The kitchen comes equipped with essential amenities including a refrigerator and a gas range, making meal preparations a delight.

Key Features:
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1,650 Square Feet
- Pets Allowed: Cats and all dogs
 Fenced yard
- Included Amenities: Refrigerator, Gas Range

Don't miss out on this opportunity to lease a lovely home in a friendly neighborhood Come and see what makes this house a perfect fit for you!

Preferred lease duration is 1 year. This property is unfurnished.

Security Deposit amount determined by the owner.

For each pet, there is a non-refundable move-in fee of $200 and monthly fee of $35.

What your Resident Benefits Package (RBP) includes for $45/month?
- $250,000 in Personal Liability Protection
- $20,000 in Personal Belongings Protection
- Credit Booster for On-time Payments
- 24/7 Live Agent Support & Lifestyle Concierge
- Accidental Damage & Lockout Reimbursement Credits
- And So Much More
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 04, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1491 S 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: One Year LeaseAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Street Parking

Price History for 1491 S 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/22/2025$1,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/04/2025$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/15/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11607381
08/18/2022$109,500Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11607381
06/22/2017$17,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09601290
06/05/2017$19,900PendingAgent Provided
05/18/2017$19,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/21/2017$25,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,451
Assessment$62,091
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1491 S 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1151 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$20,000
10/07/25
4
2
1,680
1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/19/25
3
1
1,408
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
1456 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$199,900
06/18/25
4
1
1,866
1575 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$176,000
10/16/25
3
1
1,000
1320 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$91,500
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,188
932 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$59,500
07/29/25
3
1
1,500
1581 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$135,000
03/19/26
3
1.5
1,250
1620 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$212,000
09/02/25
3
1.5
1,685
345 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/17/25
2
1
967

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 210 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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1491 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,650 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 1491 S 3rd Ave was last sold on Jun 22, 2017 for $17,000 (1,033% higher than the asking price of $1,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 1491 S 3rd Ave is $106,400.