247 E Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

247 E Hawkins St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,080 sqft

$150,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*
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$150,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*
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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,080 sqft

Local Information

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Description

2-3 bedroom home in MOVE IN CONDITION close to the EAST RIVERWALK and multiple walking trails plus the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL which stretches from River Road near KCC to Wilmington only approx. 2 BLOCKS AWAY! The front door faces west. ONLY $64.90/sq. ft. for all that space! When you are INSIDE you will see the systems are away from most of the LIVING AREAS. The first floor does have a large room that could be used as a family room or a LARGE BEDROOM for multiple beds or bunk beds plus a closet with room left over! Go upstairs for the LIVING AREAS including the living room, TV room off the living room divided by FRENCH DOORS, dining room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen and a WALK IN PANTRY for the kitchen. Lots of HARDWOOD FLOORS and old style QUALITIES common in the 1920's you'll love! Bedrooms have small WALK IN CLOSETS for more storage. Plus a 1 car ATTACHED GARAGE. Outdoors is a LARGE YARD to play, garden or whatever your outdoor interests may be! For summer enjoyment, there is an outdoor BRICK GRILL for ENTERTAINING FRIENDS & FAMILY with the large yard! Updates include interior repainted in 2024, 2nd story has newer VINYL WINDOWS, new Lennox furnace in 2023 and gas WATER HEATER in 2013. Kankakee has so much to offer for ACTIVITIES! Just a short distance to at least 5 PARKS, WALKING TRAILS, 8+ tennis courts, 3 Pickleball courts, schools, MUSEUM, FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S first Prairie designed B. Harley Bradley house, the RIVERFRONT and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The Kankakee River is part of the Kankakee River NATIONAL WATER TRAIL. This home is located only a couple blocks from a neighborhood public BOAT LAUNCH! Approximately 2 miles to the RECREATIONAL DISTRICT with the Kankakee Forest Preserve, Splash Valley, RIVER ROAD SPORTS COMPLEX, Ice Valley Ice Arena, Kankakee Community College and more! Also about 2 miles to WalMart, TRACTOR SUPPLY, the Hilton, Aldi and more! Just a short bike ride to highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like ALIGN LIGHT YOGA, Paramount Theater, Majestic Building with Flanagan's Pub, Rebel Ice Cream, MAJESTIC WEDDINGS & EVENTS and more plus the Riverfront Master Plan with the EAST RIVERWALK! Other nearby shops include Nini's Coffee Shop, KANKAKEE AUTOPLEX repair, Knack Brewing, Ace Hardware and Osterhoff Vinyl Fence & Garden Center to name a few! Kankakee School District offers more PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like Magnet & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its HIGH QUALITY of life and LOWER COST OF LIVING while traveling about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for 1 year AHS brand HOME WARRANTY. Come see what this AFFORDABLE HOME has to offer! And you have room to ADD EQUITY! "As Is" condition. START PACKIN'!
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 November 06, 2024

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 247 E Hawkins St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Study
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2080 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Outdoor GrillFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, StoneNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170531100800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $134,987
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 18 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: VA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12135577Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkPoolCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Joseph Stith, (708) 629-8350, Hoffman Realtors LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12135577

Price History for 247 E Hawkins St

DatePriceEventSource
11/04/2024$137,987Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135577
09/19/2024$134,987ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135577
08/17/2024$134,987Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12135577
07/31/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/03/2024$1,600Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/31/2016$49,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$5,728
Assessment$145,359
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 247 E Hawkins St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
837 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,672
964 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$147,500
07/10/25
2
1
1,097
904 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$100,000
08/22/25
2
3
1,488
327 E Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$169,950
10/01/25
2
1
1,000
728 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$130,000
11/12/25
4
2
2,102
650 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$90,000
06/12/25
2
2
1,600
595 W Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$160,000
05/30/25
2
2
1,044
1320 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$91,500
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,188
443 W Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$197,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,252
940 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$63,000
10/02/25
2
1
1,400

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 210 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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247 E Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,080 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 247 E Hawkins St was last sold on Nov 4, 2024 for $137,987 (2% higher than the asking price of $134,987). The current Trulia Estimate for 247 E Hawkins St is $150,800.