656 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$99,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,024 sqft

656 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $776/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 23, 2017 for $32,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$99.1K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+2%)
Since last year
Decreased$47K (-32.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$67K (+209.7%)
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 +327% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$99K
August 2026$98K
July 2026$97K
June 2026$103K
May 2026$104K
April 2026$100K
March 2026$107K
February 2026$103K
January 2026$99K
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
657 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$45,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,452
806 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/13/26
3
1
1,002
540 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$65,000
04/16/26
2
1
826
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,440
360 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$63,000
09/04/26
2
1
1,072
780 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$95,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,008
459 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$105,500
08/07/26
2
1
1,008
639 Wood Ct, Kankakee, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$94,000
12/04/25
3
1
960
655 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$35,000
01/05/26
4
2
2,380
365 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$170,000
01/23/26
3
1
1,127

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
619 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$110,300
3
2
1,080
Off Market
604 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$118,900
4
2
-
Off Market
657 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$45,000
3
2
1,452
Recently Sold
1345 E Eagle St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$122,400
3
1
990
Off Market
1355 E Eagle St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$155,000
2
1
1,036
Off Market
529 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$129,100
4
2
1,536
Off Market
702 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$244,900
4
2
1,600
Recently Sold
744 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$183,400
4
2
1,200
Off Market
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$183,200
3
1
1,440
Off Market
582 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$158,200
3
1
1,300
Off Market
601 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$83,000
2
1
504
Recently Sold
1436 E Eagle St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$250,000
3
2.5
1,300
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
1,024 sqft
$97/sqft

About this House

Beautiful updated ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, huge kitchen with mostly new cabinets, screened in front porch, Beautiful large living room, full clean basement, Central air, circuit breakers, newer easy to clean windows, newer water heater, new flooring. Newer paint, new front door, new ceiling fans in all the rooms. Great back yard! Just move in! Come see us today!
656 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,024 sqft single-family home built in 1914. It last sold for $32,000 on Oct 23, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $99,100, with a rent estimate of $1,649/month.

Home Details for 656 S Poplar Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7265 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 13, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12360547
ListingRemoved
$130,000
May 30, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12360547
PriceChange
$130,000
Price decreased by 13%
May 9, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12360547
Listed For Sale
$149,900
Oct 23, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09635060
Sold
$32,000
Sep 10, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$35,000

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 656 S Poplar Ave

  • What is 656 S Poplar Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 656 S Poplar Ave in Kankakee, IL is $99,100.
  • What is the price history for 656 S Poplar Ave?
    656 S Poplar Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $32,000 in October 2017.
  • 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 656 S Poplar Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 656 S Poplar Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 656 S Poplar Ave?
    The lot at 656 S Poplar Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,265 sq ft).

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