2957 S River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$318,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,650 sqft

2957 S River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $2,376/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 30, 2013 for $135,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$319K
Since last month
Increased$30K (+10.2%)
Since last year
Increased$50K (+18.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$186K (+137.5%)
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 +27% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$321K
August 2026$291K
July 2026$290K
June 2026$285K
May 2026$290K
April 2026$264K
March 2026$256K
February 2026$252K
January 2026$256K
2025

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
13 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$251,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,591
3150 River Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$205,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,224
2621 E Heritage Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$105,000
08/31/26
3
1.5
1,676
2 Jan Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$206,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,200
12 Baker St, Kankakee, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$162,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,143
2925 Waldron Rd, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$235,000
12/17/25
4
2
2,063
44 Strasma West Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$99,750
04/06/26
4
2
1,388

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
2886 S Southbrook Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$248,888
3
2.5
3,000
For Sale
2900 S Southbrook Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$257,500
4
2
1,800
Off Market
2857 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$259,000
4
2
1,600
For Sale
1 Shannon Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.19
$660,000
3
3.5
3,200
For Sale
2838 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$254,100
4
1.5
1,840
Off Market
3090 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$235,800
3
1
1,316
Off Market
5 Shannon Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.24
$416,400
4
2.5
2,300
Off Market
3119 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.26
$232,500
1
2
901
Off Market
11 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.29
$200,400
2
1.5
1,452
Off Market
19 Durell Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.30
$250,400
3
1.5
1,638
Off Market
12 Erin Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.30
$202,800
4
2
1,709
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 1956
1,650 sqft
$193/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Beautiful spot on the boatable Kankakee River. Family home for over 50 years. Huge back yard. Great historic trees. On the bank of the river~to watch the seasons unfold! Home needs updating , has large knotty pine family room with fireplace. Huge master bedroom / 1/2 bath. Full dry basement NEW FURNACE IN 2012 Imagination and work COULD MAKE YOUR DREAMS ,REALITY- GREAT GROUP RETREAT OR VACATION GET-AWAY POTENTIAL
2957 S River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $135,000 on Aug 30, 2013 (13% below the $156,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $318,600, with a rent estimate of $2,428/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by William Petit, (815) 922-3003
Rosenboom Realty - B
Bought with: William Petit, (815) 922-3003, Rosenboom Realty - B
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#08374282

Home Details for 2957 S River Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1650 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
WaterfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Block, StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16171540600900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $156,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 29 2013Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 08374282

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 30, 2013
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08374282
Sold
$135,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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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 2957 S River Rd

  • What is 2957 S River Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2957 S River Rd in Kankakee, IL is $318,600.
  • What is the price history for 2957 S River Rd?
    2957 S River Rd in Kankakee, IL last sold for $135,000 in August 2013.
  • 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.
  • Does 2957 S River Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2957 S River Rd in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 2957 S River Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 2957 S River Rd in Kankakee, IL has an attached garage.

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