261 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

261 W Walnut St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 648 sqft

$75,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $605/mo*
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$75,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $605/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
648 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$75.9K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-6.3%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$42K (+123.2%)
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 +111% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$76K
July 2026$81K
June 2026$80K
May 2026$77K
April 2026$75K
March 2026$72K
February 2026$71K
January 2026$69K
2025
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
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
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/05/26
2
1
902
974 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$155,000
08/18/26
2
1
984
1093 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$140,000
11/19/25
2
1
960
1532 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
2
1
840
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$110,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
960
1103 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,063

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
281 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$150,900
3
1
1,200
Off Market
1154-1142 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$14,500
-
-
-
For Sale
1178-1164 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$14,500
-
-
-
For Sale
369-371 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$105,000
4
2
-
For Sale
295 W Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$170,100
4
1.5
1,560
Off Market
345 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$132,100
2
1
967
Off Market
138 W Van Meter St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$156,400
3
1
1,084
Off Market
1080 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$136,700
6
2
-
Off Market
922 W Van Meter St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$250,000
3
1.5
1,224
For Sale
1057 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$169,200
3
1.5
1,400
Off Market
1193 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$205,100
5
2
1,627
Off Market
1353 S Kensington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$176,600
5
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
648 sqft
Price/Sqft
$117

About this House

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.
261 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 648 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $34,000 on Aug 16, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $75,900, with a rent estimate of $1,037/month.

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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 16, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09950912
Sold
$34,000
Jul 10, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$34,900
Jun 22, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$34,900
May 18, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$34,900
May 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$34,900

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
3MoM

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 261 W Walnut St

  • What is 261 W Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 261 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL is $75,900.
  • What is the price history for 261 W Walnut St?
    261 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $34,000 in August 2018.
  • 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.
  • Does 261 W Walnut St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 261 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 261 W Walnut St?
    The lot at 261 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,000 sq ft).

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