261 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

261 W Walnut St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 648 sqft

$78,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $617/mo*
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$78,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $617/mo*
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1 Bed
1 Bath
648 sqft

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Description

Cream puff 1 Bedroom 1 Bath House! Built in Entertainment center in Living room! Ceramic floor in Kitchen, Refrigerator and microwave! Roof and Siding and Garage door new 2018! New Thermo pane windows! Full Basement and 1 Car attached garage. Easy to maintain small lot! Seller financing available. Qualifies for City of Kankakee $2,500 Grant Program *Buyer must take the Home Buyer Education Class and Apply for the program prior to making an offer! Contact Kankakee Housing Incentive Program.
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Home Details for 261 W Walnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 3Storage
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3000 sqft

Price History for 261 W Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
08/16/2018$34,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09950912
07/10/2018$34,900PendingAgent Provided
06/22/2018$34,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/18/2018$34,900PendingAgent Provided
05/15/2018$34,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2011$14,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07791960
04/30/2011$14,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,487
Assessment$81,108
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 W Walnut St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
974 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$63,333
01/27/26
2
1
984
347 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$65,000
11/14/25
2
2
787
940 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$63,000
10/02/25
2
1
1,400
1181 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$80,000
08/27/25
2
1
959
881 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$41,041
11/14/25
2
1
968
345 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/17/25
2
1
967
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/05/26
2
1
902
964 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$147,500
07/10/25
2
1
1,097
932 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$59,500
07/29/25
3
1
1,500
1093 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$140,000
11/19/25
2
1
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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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261 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 648 sqft single-family home built in 1941. This property is not currently available for sale. 261 W Walnut St was last sold on Aug 16, 2018 for $34,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 261 W Walnut St is $78,500.