161 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

161 N Bates Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,031 sqft

$102,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $793/mo*
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$102,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $793/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,031 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$103K
Since last month
Decreased$700 (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+10.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$60K (+146.1%)
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 +197% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$101K
June 2026$102K
May 2026$113K
April 2026$98K
March 2026$104K
February 2026$91K
January 2026$90K
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
6441 E Flora St, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$228,000
09/16/25
3
2
1,100
235 S Hieland Rd, Saint Anne, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/24/26
3
1
1,300
37 S Lillie St, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$170,000
01/02/26
2
2
1,833
167 N Eagle Island Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/12/26
2
2
1,941
988 S Spruce Ln, Saint Anne, IL
1.02
Single-Family Home
$100,000
01/08/26
3
1.5
1,224
384 N Sunset Dr, Sun River Terrace, IL
1.21
Single-Family Home
$125,000
02/02/26
3
1
876
7299 E Chicago St, Sun River Terrace, IL
0.92
Single-Family Home
$35,000
08/28/25
3
1
1,000
7192 E 2nd St, Sun River Terrace, IL
0.96
Single-Family Home
$220,000
07/24/26
4
2
1,099
201 N Eagle Island Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$117,500
05/05/26
1
1
600
5596 Aspen Dr, Saint Anne, IL
1.15
Single-Family Home
$135,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,128

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
171 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
-
-
-
-
Off Market
176 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$161,800
2
1
1,488
Off Market
167 N Eagle Island Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$270,000
2
2
1,941
Recently Sold
77 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$200,400
3
2
1,520
Off Market
6362 E Flora St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$189,400
2
1
1,200
Off Market
6315 E Flora St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$191,500
3
1
1,184
Off Market
201 N Eagle Island Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$117,500
1
1
600
Recently Sold
6404 E Flora St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$226,400
3
1.5
1,345
Off Market
6441 E Flora St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$192,800
3
2
1,100
Off Market
37 S Lillie St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$170,000
2
2
1,833
Recently Sold
7 N Eagle Island Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.21
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3 N Eagle Island Rd #3, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.22
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1959
Living Area
1,031 sqft
Price/Sqft
$100
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 161 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL. 161 N Bates Ave is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,031 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9148 sqft and was built in 1959.
161 N Bates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,031 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $41,000 on Mar 13, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $102,800, with a rent estimate of $1,739/month.

Home Details for 161 N Bates Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Family Room

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 13, 2015
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08792639
Sold
$41,000
Jan 27, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$44,900
Price decreased by 10%
Nov 26, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$49,900
May 4, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$86,000
Feb 1, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$86,000

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 161 N Bates Ave

  • What is 161 N Bates Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 161 N Bates Ave in Kankakee, IL is $102,800.
  • What is the price history for 161 N Bates Ave?
    161 N Bates Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $41,000 in March 2015.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 161 N Bates Ave?
    The lot at 161 N Bates Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).
  • Does 161 N Bates Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 161 N Bates Ave in Kankakee, IL has a garage.

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