494 W Williams St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$75,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

494 W Williams St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $608/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 17, 2025 for $70,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$75.9K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$6K (+8.6%)
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 +165% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$76K
August 2026$76K
July 2026$75K
June 2026$75K
May 2026$74K
March 2026$74K
February 2026$74K
January 2026$73K
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
520 N 10th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$90,000
09/11/25
2
1
768
509 W Williams St, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$135,000
12/11/25
2
1.5
1,217
556 N 10th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$119,000
12/08/25
2
1
810
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$46,000
05/20/26
2
1
832
761 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$120,000
02/10/26
3
1
1,116
457 N Adams St, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$165,000
11/14/25
2
1
1,000
458 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$50,000
03/10/26
2
1
700
618 N 9th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$120,000
10/28/25
2
1.5
720
373 N Adams St, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$104,000
12/04/25
3
1
1,308
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$57,500
11/20/25
2
1
900

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
475 W Mulberry St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$69,600
2
1
900
Off Market
509 W Williams St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$135,000
2
1.5
1,217
Recently Sold
540 Henry St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$215,200
4
3
1,650
Off Market
846 N 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$179,900
2
2
1,500
Recently Sold
506 N Adams St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.24
$105,600
2
1
955
Off Market
700 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.20
$185,000
5
3
1,414
Recently Sold
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.26
$46,000
2
1
832
Recently Sold
761 N 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.22
$120,000
3
1
1,116
Recently Sold
517 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.27
-
2
1
-
Off Market
895 N 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.21
$145,000
3
1.5
1,585
For Sale
841 W Park Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.23
$140,400
2
1
862
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
850 sqft
Price/Sqft
$89
Parking
Garage

About this House

Affordable corner lot house in need of a little TLC! Spacious fenced in yard with a garage. Roof, furnace and hot water heater were installed within the past 2 years. Hardwood floors in the living room and bedroom need refinishing. Two bedrooms with the flexibility to convert the upstairs room into a 3rd bedroom. Full open basement with the ability to finish or use for storage. Close to shopping, schools and parks.
494 W Williams St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $70,000 on Mar 17, 2025 (7% below the $75,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 10, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $75,900, with a rent estimate of $1,311/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Rosenboom, (815) 933-9700
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Elizabeth Barbosa, (815) 573-8036, RE/MAX Prestige Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12295943

Home Details for 494 W Williams St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 850 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16093210900100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $75,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 04 2025Possession 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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6675 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12295943

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,600
Feb 23, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,600
Mar 17, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12295943
Sold
$70,000
Mar 4, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12295943
Pending
$75,000
Feb 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12295943
Listed For Sale
$75,000

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 494 W Williams St

  • What is 494 W Williams St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 494 W Williams St in Kankakee, IL is $75,900.
  • What is the price history for 494 W Williams St?
    494 W Williams St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $70,000 in March 2025.
  • 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 494 W Williams St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 494 W Williams St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 494 W Williams St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 494 W Williams St in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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