653 E River St, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD
DEC 23, 2025

653 E River St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$100,000

Last Sold: Dec 23, 2025
26% over list $79.5K
Est. Refi. Payment $761/mo*
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$100,000

Last Sold: Dec 23, 2025
26% over list $79.5K
Est. Refi. Payment $761/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

KANKAKEE - 2 UNIT FOR SALE - Investor alert, great investment/income producing property or live in one unit and rent the other! Located near the Kankakee River, downtown Kankakee, and main thoroughfares. Each unit has its own furnace, new in 2021. Call today!
653 E River St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1920. It last sold for $100,000 on Dec 23, 2025 (26% above the $79,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $118,600, with a rent estimate of $1,540/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 653 E River St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Unassigned,Garage Faces Side,Yes,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170522201600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $79,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12200241

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Buck Tamblyn, (815) 549-4301
McColly Bennett Real Estate
Bought with: Stephen Styck, (815) 351-4022, Styken Real Estate and Property Management
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12200241

Price History for 653 E River St

DatePriceEventSource
12/23/2025$100,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
11/14/2025$79,500ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
10/22/2025$79,500PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
09/04/2025$82,500PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
08/06/2025$85,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
05/28/2025$90,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
03/17/2025$95,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
01/09/2025$100,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
11/25/2024$110,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
11/12/2024$115,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12200241
06/30/2022$60,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11424681
06/15/2022$65,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11424681
06/04/2022$65,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11424681
12/16/2019$49,000Sold
N/A
11/12/2019$58,900PendingAgent Provided
10/06/2019$58,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/26/2019$59,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/11/2019$69,499Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/03/2019$69,499ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/27/2019$69,499PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/03/2019$69,999Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/09/2018$65,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/16/2018$65,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/19/2018$65,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/31/2017$67,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/29/2017$69,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/28/2017$74,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/02/2006$70,000Sold
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Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,073
Assessment$77,559
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 653 E River St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1019 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
4
2
-
464 E Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$120,000
08/22/25
4
3
-
312 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Multi-Family Home
$106,000
03/30/26
6
2
-
529 S Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$135,000
05/27/26
4
2
-
427 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
05/11/26
6
2
-
346 W Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.65
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
09/29/25
2
2
-
322 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.71
Multi-Family Home
$85,000
08/15/25
3
2
-
227 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$90,000
09/15/25
3
3
-
442 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$190,500
07/24/25
7
2.5
-

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Assigned Schools

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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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