479 S Small Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

479 S Small Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,250 sqft

$210,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,548/mo*
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$210,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,548/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$211K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$40K (+23.7%)
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 +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$210K
July 2026$209K
June 2026$209K
May 2026$208K
April 2026$203K
March 2026$202K
February 2026$200K
January 2026$198K
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
444 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$175,500
09/12/25
3
2.5
1,248
681 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$151,500
05/29/26
3
2
1,338
123 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,350
545 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/20/26
2
2
1,200
460 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$212,766
01/30/26
3
2
1,320
643 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$219,900
09/12/25
3
2.5
1,577
635 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/20/26
4
2
1,710
575 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,180
545 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$159,900
10/31/25
2
1
1,390

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
1540 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$74,200
2
1
770
Off Market
370 S Small Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$200,000
3
2
1,600
Off Market
379 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$219,100
3
2.5
1,140
Off Market
347 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$188,600
3
2
1,920
Off Market
420 S Cannon Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$181,500
4
1.5
1,150
Off Market
380 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$182,200
2
1
896
Off Market
1420 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$164,500
2
1
1,064
Off Market
545 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$159,900
2
1
1,390
Recently Sold
396 S Cannon Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$212,100
3
2
1,722
Off Market
564 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$225,400
3
2.5
1,350
Off Market
1392 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$163,600
2
2
1,571
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 479 S Small Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Living Area
1,250 sqft
Price/Sqft
$169
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Brick Ranch with full finished basement! Fireplace in Living room is Woodburning but has an electric log currently. Bamboo floors throughout! Updated bath with double vanity and marble countertop! Beautiful Kitchen that includes all appliances. Basement features huge family room with 2nd Woodburning Fireplace, possible 4th Bedroom, Full Bath, office area, and utility/storage room. Screened in sun porch, and large privacy fenced yard. Clean, well kept, and move in ready! Less than 8 years includes the Roof, Furnace, Central air, water heater is 1997. Detached 2 car garage. A must see!
479 S Small Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $170,000 on Aug 11, 2023 (6% above the $159,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $210,900, with a rent estimate of $1,804/month.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Fedrow, ABR,GRI, (815) 953-5521
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Cindy Olson-Purdy, (815) 383-0026, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11834085

Home Details for 479 S Small Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1250 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Electric, Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170610801400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jul 23 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Kankakee
School Information
Elementary School District: 26Jr High / Middle School District: 26High School District: 26

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Purdy Wilkening Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1250 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11834085Attic: Pull Down Stair

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834085
Sold
$170,000
Jul 24, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834085
Pending
$159,900
Jul 19, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11834085
Listed For Sale
$159,900
Dec 1, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09778585
Sold
$109,900
Oct 18, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$109,900

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 479 S Small Ave

  • What is 479 S Small Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 479 S Small Ave in Kankakee, IL is $210,900.
  • What is the price history for 479 S Small Ave?
    479 S Small Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $170,000 in August 2023.
  • 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 479 S Small Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 479 S Small Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 479 S Small Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 479 S Small Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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