541 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

$10,000

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,014 sqft

541 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 28, 2025 for $10,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
257 N Hobbie Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$12,000
02/24/26
3
1
1,037
Address Not Disclosed, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$59,950
02/25/26
3
1
1,355
458 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$50,000
03/10/26
2
1
700
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890
485 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$24,000
08/28/26
2
1
760
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$46,000
05/20/26
2
1
832
143 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$45,200
04/27/26
3
1
1,100
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.75
Single-Family Home
$40,000
06/12/26
2
1
802
860 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.61
Single-Family Home
$51,000
09/01/26
3
1
1,150

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
523 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
322 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$74,800
3
1
1,562
Off Market
304 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$149,600
4
3
-
Off Market
328 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
540 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
329 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
340 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$59,950
3
1
1,355
Recently Sold
560 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
560 E Chestnut St #A, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
353 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
368 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
265 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
311 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$188,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
321 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$184,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
383 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
335 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$184,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
376 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
341 N Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$184,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
385 N Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$146,000
4
2
2,000
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,014 sqft

About this House

Investment opportunity! The property is being sold as-is. Cash Only!
541 E Chestnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,014 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $10,000 on Feb 28, 2025 (33% below the $15,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,272/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Maurice Sullivan, (815) 272-7584
McColly Bennett Real Estate
Bought with: Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11929190

Home Details for 541 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1014 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16093241401100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $15,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 21 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

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: 2178 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11929190Back On Market Date: Fri Jan 03 2025

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 28, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929190
Sold
$10,000
Jan 3, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929190
Listed For Sale
$15,000
Aug 17, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929190
ListingRemoved
$18,000
May 31, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11929190
Listed For Sale
$18,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated September 2026
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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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    "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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    "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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    "I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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 541 E Chestnut St

  • What is the price history for 541 E Chestnut St?
    541 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $10,000 in February 2025.
  • Is Kankakee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Kankakee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kankakee, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 541 E Chestnut St?
    The closest schools to 541 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL are John Kennedy Middle Grade School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Kankakee High School (rated 4/10), Kankakee Junior High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 541 E Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 541 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 541 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 541 E Chestnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft).

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