233 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

233 S May Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,459 sqft

$197,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,439/mo*
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$197,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,439/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,459 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 233 S May Ave in West Kankakee. You will love this all brick ranch home. You are invited into a large living room with great natural light and storage. The updated eat in kitchen is great for entertaining, all SS appliances stay. Two large over sized bedrooms with oversized closets. The bathroom was remodeled in 2024. Off the kitchen you'll find an over sized laundry room/ pantry with built in cabinets for additional storage. Additionally you will love the large fenced in back yard with patio. Other updates include: Garage Heater 2025, Furnace 2024, HWH 2023, Roof 2022.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 21, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2.5 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 233 S May Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room 1 St Floor
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1459 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Gas Oven, Range HoodDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16093130900800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $169,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Feb 26 2025Possession 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: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12297156Attic: Pull Down Stair

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Brit-Anne Wilkening, (815) 383-2521
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Cindy Olson-Purdy, (815) 383-0026
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Norman Gaskin, (815) 386-4930, McColly Bennett Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12297156

Price History for 233 S May Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/21/2025$186,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297156
02/27/2025$169,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297156
02/24/2025$169,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297156
12/28/2021$135,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11272874
11/18/2021$135,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11272874
11/18/2021$135,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11272874
05/05/2016$100,000Sold
N/A
03/16/2016$112,500PendingAgent Provided
02/26/2016$112,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/27/2016$114,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/28/2015$117,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/06/2015$114,900PriceChange
N/A
06/27/2015$116,900PriceChange
N/A
05/07/2015$117,900PriceChange
N/A
04/18/2015$119,900PriceChange
N/A
04/02/2015$124,900PriceChange
N/A
03/17/2015$127,900PriceChange
N/A
06/22/2014$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/20/2014$134,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/21/2009$113,000Sold
N/A
07/30/2009$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated April 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,173
Assessment$149,259
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 233 S May Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
545 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$159,900
10/31/25
2
1
1,390
1117 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$136,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,200
257 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$190,000
07/16/25
3
2
1,314
430 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$199,000
07/03/25
3
1
1,344
580 S Enos Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$182,000
05/01/26
2
1
1,547
520 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,120
436 S McKinley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$165,700
06/20/25
2
1
1,008
665 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$140,000
05/22/26
2
1
900
545 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/20/26
2
2
1,200

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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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233 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,459 sqft single-family home built in 1964. This property is not currently available for sale. 233 S May Ave was last sold on Mar 21, 2025 for $186,000 (9% higher than the asking price of $169,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 233 S May Ave is $197,300.