1953 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$162,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

1953 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,279/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 17, 2020 for $105,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$162K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$1K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$58K (+54.9%)
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 +267% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$163K
September 2026$166K
August 2026$161K
July 2026$167K
June 2026$162K
May 2026$163K
April 2026$165K
March 2026$169K
February 2026$161K
January 2026$162K
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2021
2020
2019
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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
1923 E Pine St, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$182,000
04/23/26
4
1.5
1,721
1955 E Pine St, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$55,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,166
535 N Webster Cir E, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$142,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,503
323 N Illinois Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$140,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,008
513 N Illinois Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$181,000
07/21/26
4
1.5
1,488
1939 E Spruce St, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$55,000
05/20/26
3
1
892
692 N Hammes Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$132,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,100
238 N Fairmont Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/06/26
2
1
900
141 S Oakdale Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$100,000
10/05/26
3
3
845
473 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.70
Single-Family Home
$115,000
07/31/26
2
2
982

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
1945 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$137,800
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1965 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$238,700
3
2
1,800
Off Market
1946 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$126,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1958 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1944 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$210,300
3
2.5
1,730
Off Market
1966 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$115,200
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1925 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$123,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1975 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$103,200
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1932 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$107,800
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1948 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$175,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1968 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$164,300
3
1.5
2,300
Off Market
1968 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1936 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$126,700
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1926 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$147,200
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1986 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$129,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
281 N Hammes Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
307 N Hammes Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$160,200
3
2
2,000
Off Market
1951 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$146,000
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1951 E Linden St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
355 N Hammes Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$112,800
3
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
0.26 acre lot
1,200 sqft
$135/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1953 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL. 1953 E Locust St is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,200 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.26 acres.
1953 E Locust St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $105,000 on Dec 17, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $162,300, with a rent estimate of $1,728/month.

Home Details for 1953 E Locust St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 17, 2020
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10903916
Sold
$105,000
Oct 21, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$92,000
Oct 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$92,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated September 2026
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Kankakee

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  • 75% say there are sidewalks
  • 64% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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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 1953 E Locust St

  • What is 1953 E Locust St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1953 E Locust St in Kankakee, IL is $162,300.
  • What is the price history for 1953 E Locust St?
    1953 E Locust St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $105,000 in December 2020.
  • Is Kankakee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Kankakee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • 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.
  • Does 1953 E Locust St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1953 E Locust St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1953 E Locust St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1953 E Locust St in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.

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