534 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

534 S Alma Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,269 sqft

$190,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,408/mo*
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$190,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,408/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,269 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Living Area
1,269 sqft
Price/Sqft
$150
Parking
Garage

About this House

Beautifully updated one story home with basement. Impeccable bright home with many updates, including new roof, windows, and flooring in 2019. Then since 2019 new garage roof, shed, 6 garden boxes, new light fixtures throughout, hot tub with pergola, painted decks, kitchen built in buffet, quality built-in shelving, new basement stairs, water softener, reverse osmosis water as well as a whole house string filter water purification system. This home is comfortable and inviting for everyday living or for entertaining! Call today for your private appointment.
534 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,269 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $170,000 on Dec 21, 2023 (3% below the $174,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $190,500, with a rent estimate of $1,790/month.

Home Details for 534 S Alma Ave

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
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1269 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,SinkMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Heatilator, Living RoomSpa: Outdoor Hot TubHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Carpet
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Gravel,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951Year Renovated: 2019
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170611800300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $174,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Nov 28 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2394 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7514.1 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11929447Attic: Pull Down StairBack On Market Date: Mon Nov 27 2023

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Sanford, CRS,GRI, (815) 922-6924
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Bought with: Lisa Sanford, CRS,GRI, (815) 922-6924, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11929447

Price History for 534 S Alma Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/21/2023$170,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929447
11/28/2023$174,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929447
11/27/2023$174,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929447
11/18/2023$174,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929447
11/13/2023$174,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929447
09/30/2019$119,900Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10477494
09/02/2019$117,900PendingAgent Provided
08/25/2019$117,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/07/2019$119,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/07/2019$62,391ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/28/2018$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/29/2005$71,000Sold
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Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,262
Assessment$124,068
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 534 S Alma Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
520 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,120
545 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$159,900
10/31/25
2
1
1,390
545 S Fraser Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/20/26
2
2
1,200
580 S Enos Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$182,000
05/01/26
2
1
1,547
665 S May Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$140,000
05/22/26
2
1
900
460 S Winfield Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$212,766
01/30/26
3
2
1,320
575 S Wall St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,180
1117 W Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$136,000
10/28/25
2
1
1,200
530 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$115,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,132

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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

  • 37 % 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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