229 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

229 S 3rd Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$116,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $887/mo*
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$116,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $887/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$117K
Since last month
Decreased$700 (-0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$2K (-1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$80K (+209.2%)
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 +359% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$118K
July 2026$111K
June 2026$118K
May 2026$130K
April 2026$119K
March 2026$121K
February 2026$113K
January 2026$111K
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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
436 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
04/03/26
4
1
-
341 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$105,000
11/24/25
3
2
-
427 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.59
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
05/11/26
6
2
-
227 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Multi-Family Home
$90,000
09/15/25
3
3
-
322 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.02
Multi-Family Home
$85,000
08/15/25
3
2
-
310 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.02
Multi-Family Home
$15,000
02/25/26
4
4
-
345 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$200,000
04/03/26
4
4
-
346 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
09/29/25
2
2
-
529 S Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$135,000
05/27/26
4
2
-
242 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$150,000
10/30/25
4
2
-

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
246 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$153,800
13
4
-
Off Market
246 S 4th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$127,100
8
-
-
Off Market
219 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$111,400
4
1.5
1,500
Off Market
338 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$153,700
4
4
-
Off Market
322 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$87,900
3
2
-
Off Market
310 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$15,000
4
4
-
Recently Sold
238-240 S Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$101,100
3
2
-
Off Market
307 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$164,200
4
3
-
Off Market
220 1/2 S Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$239,000
4
4
-
For Sale
245 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$126,800
3
2
1,743
Off Market
227 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$123,200
3
3
-
Off Market
265 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$156,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1906

About this House

Absolutely stunning home! You are going to fall in love for this very well cared for home! 2 units. Live in the first unit and rent out the upstairs to help pay the mortgage! First unit is very spacious with 3 Bedrooms, 1 full bath and access to basement. Beautiful front porch! Large living room and dining room! Appliances stay! Move in ready! Upstairs unit is also move in ready with 2 bedrooms and large living room! Nice sized kitchen already comes with appliances! Just find a tenant! Nice size fenced in yard with a large 2 car detached garage! Updates for this home include: New Windows, New Furnace in 2015, New Hot water heater in 2017, West side of roof new in 2021, East side of roof in 2003. Both Units have separate furnace, hot water heater and circuit breaker panels. Investors this is a great home and great rental income! Call for your private showing!
229 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1906. It last sold for $38,000 on Feb 4, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $116,500, with a rent estimate of $1,370/month.

Home Details for 229 S 3rd Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International
ListingRemoved
Aug 4, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11326538
PendingToActive
$129,900
May 17, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #11326538
Pending
$129,900
May 17, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11326538
Contingent
$129,900
Apr 28, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11326538
PendingToActive
$129,900

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
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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 229 S 3rd Ave

  • What is 229 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 229 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee, IL is $116,500.
  • What is the price history for 229 S 3rd Ave?
    229 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $38,000 in February 2004.
  • 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.