165 N May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$97,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

165 N May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $779/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 3, 2019 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$97.5K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-2.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-9%)
Since last sale
Increased$41K (+74.7%)
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 +194% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$96K
August 2026$98K
July 2026$99K
June 2026$100K
May 2026$99K
April 2026$96K
March 2026$97K
February 2026$98K
January 2026$94K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
1117 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$136,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,200
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$57,500
11/20/25
2
1
900
1240 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$127,500
01/09/26
2
1
1,000
360 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$115,000
03/18/26
3
1
1,061
354 S Foley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.61
Single-Family Home
$43,000
07/08/26
2
1
800
665 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$140,000
05/22/26
2
1
900
123 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,350
545 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$159,900
10/31/25
2
1
1,390
530 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$115,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,132
532 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$145,000
06/03/26
2
1
858

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
133 N Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$202,700
2
1
1,092
Off Market
123 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$185,000
3
1.5
1,350
Recently Sold
156 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$200,500
5
4
-
Off Market
135 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$182,200
3
1
1,700
Off Market
179 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$239,700
4
1.5
2,000
Off Market
160 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$271,500
7
4
-
Off Market
183 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$235,000
3
2
1,560
Off Market
210 S Small Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$369,000
3
3
3,100
For Sale
233 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$202,400
2
1
1,459
Off Market
221 S Small Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$330,000
7
4
-
Recently Sold
368 N Wall St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$170,200
4
2
-
Off Market
257 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$194,700
3
2
1,314
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
800 sqft
$122/sqft

About this House

Cute and Clean 1 Bedroom with great man cave heated garage and enclosed porch! Large living room, up to date Kitchen and Bath. Fenced yard, Hi- Efficiency Carrier Furnace. Central air is approximately 5 years. Water heater '07. All appliances stay. So much cheaper than renting!!! Chest freezer in enclosed porch does not stay. Garage has 220, and extra parking off alley. Budget plan Electric $69/Mo. Gas $105/Mo. Water/Sewer/Garbage $109/Mo.
165 N May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $55,000 on Jul 3, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $97,500, with a rent estimate of $1,080/month.

Home Details for 165 N May Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 3Storage
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: VinylPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6150 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 3, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10360036
Sold
$55,000
May 14, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$58,900
Apr 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$58,900

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
91
13MoM

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 165 N May Ave

  • What is 165 N May Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 165 N May Ave in Kankakee, IL is $97,500.
  • What is the price history for 165 N May Ave?
    165 N May Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $55,000 in July 2019.
  • 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 $185K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • Does 165 N May Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 165 N May Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 165 N May Ave?
    The lot at 165 N May Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,151 sq ft).

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