255 E Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$94,902

Tax assessed value
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,400 sqft

255 E Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
881 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$41,041
11/14/25
2
1
968
974 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$155,000
08/18/26
2
1
984
1035 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$154,900
07/31/26
3
1
1,802
860 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$51,000
09/01/26
3
1
1,150
331 E Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/27/26
3
2
2,300
1103 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,063
547 W Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$99,000
11/19/25
3
1
1,146
837 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,672
980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.64
Single-Family Home
$223,000
08/08/26
3
1
1,728
1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/19/25
3
1
1,408

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
881 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$108,600
2
1
968
Off Market
895 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
-
2
1
860
Off Market
871 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$89,600
Studio
-
-
Off Market
905 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
892 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
880 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
868 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
919 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
843 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
858 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$110,000
3
1
1,780
Off Market
922 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
896 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
921 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
846 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
360 E Water St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
344 E Water St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
904 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$127,300
3
1
1,806
Off Market
829 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$78,900
2
1
-
Off Market
930 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
242 E Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1922
1,400 sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 255 E Charles St, Kankakee, IL. 255 E Charles St is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,400 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3767 sqft and was built in 1922.
255 E Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,400 sqft single-family home built in 1922. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,736/month.

Home Details for 255 E Charles St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3767 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 25, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$48,000
Jan 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$48,000
Price decreased by 8%
Oct 13, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$52,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
91
13MoM

Around this home

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 255 E Charles St

  • 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 $185K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kankakee, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 255 E Charles St?
    The closest schools to 255 E Charles St in Kankakee, IL are John Kennedy Middle Grade School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Kankakee High School (rated 4/10), Kankakee Junior High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 255 E Charles St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 255 E Charles St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 255 E Charles St?
    The lot at 255 E Charles St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,767 sq ft).

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