225 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

$106,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 882 sqft

225 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 26, 2012 for $13,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$107K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+2.4%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+1.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$94K (+722.3%)
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 +255% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$107K
August 2026$106K
July 2026$104K
June 2026$104K
May 2026$101K
April 2026$104K
March 2026$99K
February 2026$100K
January 2026$93K
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
261 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/12/26
2
1
1,058
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$57,500
11/20/25
2
1
900
520 N 10th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$90,000
09/11/25
2
1
768
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$40,000
06/12/26
2
1
802
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$46,000
05/20/26
2
1
832
595 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$126,100
05/15/26
2
1
700
1117 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$136,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,200
143 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$45,200
04/27/26
3
1
1,100
618 N 9th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$120,000
10/28/25
2
1.5
720
373 N Adams St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$104,000
12/04/25
3
1
1,308

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
235 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$190,300
3
1
1,100
Off Market
855 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$114,100
2
1
800
Off Market
210 N 9th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$182,400
3
1.5
1,080
Off Market
125 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$228,000
4
2.5
1,460
Off Market
125 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$145,100
2
1
986
Off Market
680 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$98,600
3
1
936
Off Market
244 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$70,000
1
1
636
Off Market
759 W Stone St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$83,200
3
1
912
Off Market
292 N 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$98,100
2
1
870
Off Market
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$40,000
2
1
802
Recently Sold
245 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$100,000
2
2
720
Recently Sold
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$57,500
2
1
900
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1913
882 sqft
$121/sqft

About this House

Showing by appointment only. Nice 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Newer roof, laminated floors and ceiling fans in every room. Stove, refrigerator and washer/dryer are furnished. Tenant pays all utilities. Home has a unheated sun room/porch. Nice landscaped and fenced yard. Garage is not part of the rental, but may be negotiated. NO SMOKING AND NO PETS. $1600 for deposit. Credit and background check required.

off-street parking available.
225 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 882 sqft single-family home built in 1913. It last sold for $13,000 on Jul 26, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $925 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $106,900, with a rent estimate of $1,521/month.

Home Details for 225 N 8th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: OtherLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1913
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5838 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Nov 17, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$925
Oct 21, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$925
Sep 24, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$875
Jul 18, 2017
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$895
Price decreased by 1%

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

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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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  • 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 225 N 8th Ave

  • What is 225 N 8th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 225 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is $106,900.
  • What is the price history for 225 N 8th Ave?
    225 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $13,000 in July 2012.
  • 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.
  • Does 225 N 8th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 225 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 225 N 8th Ave?
    The lot at 225 N 8th Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,838 sq ft).

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