3837 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$221,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

3837 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,713/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 22, 2015 for $38,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$221K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+1%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$183K (+481.8%)
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 +464% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$221K
September 2026$220K
August 2026$219K
July 2026$223K
June 2026$224K
May 2026$225K
April 2026$214K
March 2026$215K
February 2026$210K
January 2026$209K
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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
3789 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$160,000
05/28/26
3
1.5
2,100
3926 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$226,500
05/27/26
3
2
1,288
2675 E Melbrook Dr, Kankakee, IL
1.50
Single-Family Home
$48,000
09/30/26
2
1
900
2679 E 1000n Rd, Kankakee, IL
1.52
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/15/25
4
2
2,238
219 S Hillcrest Ave, Kankakee, IL
1.45
Single-Family Home
$100,000
01/29/26
3
1
925
2308 E 1500s Rd, Kankakee, IL
1.94
Single-Family Home
$173,000
01/09/26
3
1.5
1,842
261 S Longwood Dr, Kankakee, IL
1.57
Single-Family Home
$135,000
03/27/26
3
1
1,146
1955 E Pine St, Kankakee, IL
1.96
Single-Family Home
$55,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,166
54 Cherry Dr, Kankakee, IL
2.05
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
1,508
1939 E Spruce St, Kankakee, IL
1.97
Single-Family Home
$55,000
05/20/26
3
1
892

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
3837 E. CHESTNUT ST, KANKAKEE, IL 60902
0.01
$313,500
4
2
2,200
Off Market
3855 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$96,700
4
2
2,200
Off Market
60901-8052 8052, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
3828 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$223,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3848 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$237,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3800 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$201,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3877 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$209,900
4
1.5
-
Off Market
3803 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$207,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3820 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$237,500
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3858 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$190,000
3
1.5
1,098
For Sale
3862 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$228,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3781 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$207,500
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3780 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$233,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3819 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$266,800
3
2
1,400
Off Market
3897 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$181,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3800 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$194,900
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3870 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$211,900
Studio
-
-
Off Market
3847 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$281,200
3
2
2,600
Off Market
3809 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$291,500
3
2.5
1,475
Off Market
3886 E Lakeview Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$193,800
3
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1972
0.28 acre lot
2,200 sqft
$101/sqft
Garage

About this House

GRAND, LARGE HOME WITH OVERSIZE FAMILYROOM, FIREPLACE, OVERSIZED KITCHEN ON LARGE LOT IN RURAL SUBDIVISION. A MUST SEE, NOW!
3837 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,200 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $38,000 on Dec 22, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $221,100, with a rent estimate of $2,776/month.

Home Details for 3837 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2015
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08802495
Sold
$38,000
Dec 3, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$60,000
Oct 28, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$60,000
Price increased by 50%
Oct 7, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$39,900
Price decreased by 49%
Aug 19, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$78,732

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
—
Available listings
91
13MoM

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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 3837 E Chestnut St

  • What is 3837 E Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3837 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is $221,100.
  • What is the price history for 3837 E Chestnut St?
    3837 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $38,000 in December 2015.
  • 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 3837 E Chestnut St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3837 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 3837 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 3837 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.28 acres (12,197 sq ft).

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