679 E River St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

679 E River St
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$172,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,280/mo*
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$172,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,280/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
2 Baths

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$173K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$97K (+129.2%)
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 +307% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$172K
July 2026$179K
June 2026$179K
May 2026$172K
April 2026$168K
March 2026$176K
February 2026$173K
January 2026$176K
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
427 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
05/11/26
6
2
-
653 E River St, Kankakee, IL
0.01
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
3
2
-
1019 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
4
2
-
312 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$106,000
03/30/26
6
2
-
529 S Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$135,000
05/27/26
4
2
-
464 E Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$120,000
08/22/25
4
3
-
436 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.68
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
04/03/26
4
1
-
852 E Station St, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Multi-Family Home
$105,000
04/03/26
6
2
-
381 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.67
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-
361 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.67
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-

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
653 E River St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$100,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
530 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$172,300
4
1
2,000
Off Market
516 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$181,200
4
3
-
Off Market
840 E Eagle St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$259,100
6
3
-
Off Market
609 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$76,500
3
1
1,354
Off Market
485 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$25,500
2
1
760
For Sale
505 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$191,000
6
2
-
For Sale
467 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$126,000
6
2
1,850
Off Market
762 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.16
$305,000
3
1.5
2,638
Recently Sold
728 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$130,000
4
2
2,102
Recently Sold
727 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$276,700
4
2.5
2,900
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1905
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

Calling all Investors and Rehabbers! - Here's a rare opportunity for investment and to make lots $$$$ with this Large 2 unit on a large corner lot. Rehab and live in one and rent the other, or rent both- Each unit has 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room kitchen, attic and basement. Includes off-street parking on site for 4 cars. TONS OF POTENTIAL! MUST SEE!! Property is sold in "As-Is" condition. No Survey or termite. Seller makes no warranties or gives any repair credits. Please provide proof of funds and buyer signed disclosures with all offers.
679 E River St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1905. It last sold for the $74,900 asking price on Jul 17, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,800, with a rent estimate of $1,386/month.

Home Details for 679 E River St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Off Street,Driveway,On Site,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170522201700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 27 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12092695

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Ryan Cherney, (630) 862-5181
Circle One Realty
Bought with: Celia Calbert, (815) 474-9950, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12092695

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12092695
Sold
$75,100
Jun 27, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12092695
Contingent
$74,900
Jun 24, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12092695
Listed For Sale
$74,900
Dec 8, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09793516
Sold
$18,000
Jul 14, 2005
Source: N/A
Sold
$55,000

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 679 E River St

  • What is 679 E River St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 679 E River St in Kankakee, IL is $172,800.
  • What is the price history for 679 E River St?
    679 E River St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $75,100 in July 2024.
  • 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 679 E River St have parking?
    Yes, 679 E River St in Kankakee, IL has on-site parking.
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