543 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$44,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 896 sqft

543 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $389/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 7, 2025 for $41,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$44.5K
Since last month
Increased$500 (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+4.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+8.5%)
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 +91% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$45K
July 2026$44K
June 2026$44K
May 2026$44K
April 2026$43K
March 2026$43K
February 2026$43K
January 2026$43K
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
229 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$40,000
06/12/26
2
1
802
547 W Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$99,000
11/19/25
3
1
1,146
945 Stone St, Kankakee, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$57,500
11/20/25
2
1
900
143 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$45,200
04/27/26
3
1
1,100
356 W Cypress St, Kankakee, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$46,000
05/20/26
2
1
832
261 N 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/12/26
2
1
1,058
595 W Bridge St, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$126,100
05/15/26
2
1
700
1240 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$127,500
01/09/26
2
1
1,000
369 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$42,500
04/14/26
3
1
1,100
881 S Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$41,041
11/14/25
2
1
968

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
353 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$188,000
4
2
2,000
Recently Sold
341 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$165,000
3
2
-
For Sale
554 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$98,200
3
1
1,220
Off Market
551 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$128,800
5
3.5
-
Off Market
575 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$192,200
5
3
1,300
Off Market
530 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$89,400
2
1
888
Off Market
555 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$38,900
2
1
786
Off Market
408 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$223,700
3
2
1,700
Off Market
369 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$42,500
3
1
1,100
Recently Sold
243 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$101,500
4
2
-
Off Market
307 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$166,400
4
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1885
896 sqft
$50/sqft
1 Parking Spaces

About this House

543 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home built in 1885. It last sold for $41,000 on Mar 7, 2025 (18% below the $50,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $44,500, with a rent estimate of $1,293/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Robert Gray, (708) 307-9907
Real People Realty
Bought with: Jayme Sundine, (815) 405-9033, Pro Real Estate
Co-Buyer's Agent: Jayme Sundine, (815) 405-9033, Pro Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12274497

Home Details for 543 W Hickory St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types 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: 896 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,On Site,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170621402200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $50,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Feb 02 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: 2500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12274497

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoSource Internet Address DisplayHide Public Remarks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 7, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12274497
Sold
$41,000
Feb 9, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12274497
Pending
$50,000
Jan 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12274497
Listed For Sale
$50,000
Mar 29, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11650863
Sold
$30,000
Jan 6, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11650863
Pending
$46,000

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 543 W Hickory St

  • What is 543 W Hickory St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 543 W Hickory St in Kankakee, IL is $44,500.
  • What is the price history for 543 W Hickory St?
    543 W Hickory St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $41,000 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 543 W Hickory St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 543 W Hickory St in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 543 W Hickory St?
    The lot at 543 W Hickory St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.06 acres (2,500 sq ft).

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