21 Jan Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

21 Jan Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,615 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$264,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,934/mo*
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$264,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,934/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,615 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.29 acres
Living Area
1,615 sqft
Price/Sqft
$164
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Multiple offers received. Highest & Best offers due Monday July 8th at 12:30 pm.Are you ready for the surprise in this home? It's deceitfully spacious inside! This 4BD/2BA ranch home also has a full, unfinished basement. Let's start from the front door where you're welcomed into a living room with line of sight into the kitchen as well. 3 bedrooms and the full bathroom are off a short hallway to your left (be sure to look for the laundry chute in the bathroom closet!). Your kitchen is nicely remodeled with solid surface counters, island nicely framed with drop pendant lights, under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash, glass door top perimeter cabinets (perfect for displaying your precious keepsake items), and even a passthrough window for the back part of the home. There's an area for a dining table/eat-in kitchen space then turn right for access to the rear deck and the back hallway where there's the 4th bedroom, a family room, and 2nd bathroom. This is a perfect situation for related living or even older child to have his/her own space within the home. The double glass doors lead to a back patio. Still inside the home, you can step down to go to the basement, which is also accessible from the garage. The full, unfinished basement has washer/dryer and sump pump PLUS LOADS of storage. The way it's divided - you could have 3 separate spaces for 3 different purposes, too! The home's exterior is beautifully adorned with well maintained landscaping as well. All appliances do remain with the home, including the basement refrigerator. This home is being SOLD AS IS. New AC 2024. Please note: any offers will be reviewed on Monday, July 8th.
21 Jan Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,615 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $246,000 on Jul 25, 2024 (5% above the $235,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $264,900, with a rent estimate of $2,140/month.

Home Details for 21 Jan Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1615 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Electric, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: DrapesFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 12171540701200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 08 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12100054Attic: Pull Down Stair

Additional Information

ParkStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Marla Good, (815) 274-1415
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Bought with: Dawn Lochner, ABR,E-PRO, (815) 405-4692, LaMore Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12100054

Price History for 21 Jan Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/25/2024$246,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12100054
07/09/2024$235,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12100054
07/02/2024$235,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12100054

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,423
Assessment$196,587
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 Jan Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
48 Norman St, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$210,000
08/07/25
4
1.5
1,617
401 N Greeley St, Aroma Park, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$236,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,984
13 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$251,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,591
44 Strasma West Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$99,750
04/06/26
4
2
1,388
12 Baker St, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$162,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,143
2 Jan Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$206,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,200
110 Julie Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$273,000
08/06/25
3
3
2,054
13 Charlton Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$264,500
06/30/26
5
3.5
2,400

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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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    "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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    "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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    "Plenty of people walking dogs in the neighborhood and a park down by the river as well. Very nice neighborhood!"
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    "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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    "I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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    "Great schools and right next to Hawkins Park with a 2/3 mile jogging track. Close to hospitals. Country living. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "There are parks and green spaces but you have to travel through intrepid waters or neighborhoods to get to some. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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