495 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$98,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

495 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $806/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 24, 2018 for $30,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$98.2K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+11.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$68K (+227.3%)
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 +259% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$98K
September 2026$97K
August 2026$97K
July 2026$102K
June 2026$97K
May 2026$99K
April 2026$98K
March 2026$98K
February 2026$98K
January 2026$97K
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2024
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2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$46,000
05/20/26
2
1
832
261 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/12/26
2
1
1,058
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$40,000
06/12/26
2
1
802
143 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$45,200
04/27/26
3
1
1,100
595 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$126,100
05/15/26
2
1
700
334 E Birch St, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$20,000
04/01/26
3
1
900
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$57,500
11/20/25
2
1
900
458 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$50,000
03/10/26
2
1
700
373 N Adams St, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$104,000
12/04/25
3
1
1,308
618 N 9th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$120,000
10/28/25
2
1.5
720

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
495 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.00
$102,600
2
1
768
Off Market
491 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$74,100
2
0.5
-
Off Market
491 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
-
2
1
792
Off Market
472 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$96,700
3
1.5
1,100
Off Market
484 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
457 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
455 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
505 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
500 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
500 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$245,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
442 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
517 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
517 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
3
1
1,200
Off Market
512 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
492 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
4
1
1,500
Off Market
434 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
4
1
-
Off Market
492 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
482 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
466 N Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
466 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$80,700
3
1
1,000
Off Market

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
768 sqft
$128/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming house with new roof, new windows, new furnace, new hot water tank, newly painted, original hard wood floors refinished to perfection and an enclosed front porch! This move in ready home with a full basement is a perfect starter home or to be purchased and used as a rental. All the work has been done for you!
495 Union Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $30,000 on Sep 24, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $98,200, with a rent estimate of $1,369/month.

Home Details for 495 Union Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3275 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10028002
Sold
$30,000
Sep 24, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$35,000
Sep 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$35,000
Jul 23, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$35,000
Jul 6, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09598657
Sold
$8,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
91
13MoM

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

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  • 75% say there are sidewalks
  • 64% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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 495 Union Ave

  • What is 495 Union Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 495 Union Ave in Kankakee, IL is $98,200.
  • What is the price history for 495 Union Ave?
    495 Union Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $30,000 in September 2018.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 495 Union Ave?
    The lot at 495 Union Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.08 acres (3,276 sq ft).
  • Does 495 Union Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 495 Union Ave in Kankakee, IL has a garage.

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