2838 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

2838 River Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,840 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

$256,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026

$256,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,840 sqft
(on 0.43 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$257K
Since last month
Decreased$500 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$28K (+12.2%)
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 +108% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$256K
July 2026$257K
June 2026$256K
May 2026$256K
April 2026$247K
March 2026$246K
February 2026$245K
January 2026$240K
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
2925 Waldron Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$235,000
12/17/25
4
2
2,063
13 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$251,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,591
3090 River Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$220,425
09/05/25
3
1
1,316
2621 E Heritage Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$225,000
09/26/25
3
1.5
1,676
3150 River Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$205,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,224
401 N Greeley St, Aroma Park, IL
0.74
Single-Family Home
$236,000
03/06/26
4
2
1,984
13 Charlton Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$264,500
06/30/26
5
3.5
2,400
2 Jan Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$206,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,200
2750 E Riverview Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.76
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/16/26
3
1
2,212

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
2857 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$259,000
4
2
1,600
For Sale
2900 S Southbrook Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$259,000
4
2
1,800
Off Market
2697 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.22
$260,000
5
2
-
Recently Sold
S, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$292,500
3
1.5
1,650
Off Market
2657 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.29
$237,700
1
1
1,038
Off Market
2611 River Rd #2560, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.35
$482,400
5
3.5
3,250
Off Market
2601 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.37
$313,400
3
2
1,300
Off Market
3090 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.32
$231,900
3
1
1,316
Off Market
13 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.36
$251,000
3
2
1,591
Recently Sold
12 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.37
$205,900
4
2
1,709
Off Market
11 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.37
$203,300
2
1.5
1,452
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
0.43 acres
Living Area
1,840 sqft
Price/Sqft
$139
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Welcome home! This sprawling ranch on River Rd. is waiting for you to be its new family! Step in to the spacious living room, with lots of natural light, and hardwood floors! Living room is open to the Eat in kitchen- with peninsula, and a large area for your dining table! Off the kitchen is a family room / Mud room / Office (really whatever use you would like to grant it!) with a half bath, and Laundry access. Home has 4 very good sized bedrooms, all with ample closet space! The full bath, has a large closet for all your linen and accessory storage! Hardwood floors throughout the home! Love the outdoors? - homes has a huge deck- great for entertaining - and backs up to a field, so you can enjoy your privacy! Call to make an appointment today!
2838 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,840 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for $228,000 on Aug 30, 2024 (4% above the $219,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $256,500, with a rent estimate of $2,447/month.

Home Details for 2838 River Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1840 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16171530200600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $219,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 30 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: KankakeeCommunity: Southbrook
School Information
Elementary School District: 111Jr High / Middle School District: 111High School District: 111

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Hertzberg Group

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12117403

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Peter Grant, GRI, (815) 405-8610
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Rory Hertzberg, (815) 954-3937, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12117403

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 30, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12117403
Sold
$228,000
Jul 30, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12117403
Contingent
$219,900
Jul 22, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12117403
Listed For Sale
$219,900
Oct 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$142,900
Oct 4, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$142,900
Price decreased by 3%

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
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2838 River Rd

  • What is 2838 River Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2838 River Rd in Kankakee, IL is $256,500.
  • What is the price history for 2838 River Rd?
    2838 River Rd in Kankakee, IL last sold for $228,000 in August 2024.
  • 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 2838 River Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2838 River Rd in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 2838 River Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2838 River Rd in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.
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