705 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$89,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft

705 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $705/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 7, 2021 for $60,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$89.6K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-3.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-9.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$30K (+49.2%)
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 +182% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$90K
July 2026$93K
June 2026$95K
May 2026$99K
April 2026$95K
March 2026$101K
February 2026$98K
January 2026$91K
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
943 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$55,000
01/09/26
3
1.5
1,248
806 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/13/26
3
1
1,002
657 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$45,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,452
780 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$95,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,008
1436 E Eagle St, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$250,000
05/01/26
3
2.5
1,300
945 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$47,500
02/02/26
2
1
890
702 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$244,900
07/24/26
4
2
1,600
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,440
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
601 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$83,000
11/14/25
2
1
504

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
684 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$111,700
2
1
875
Off Market
744 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$70,000
4
2
1,200
Recently Sold
705 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$191,500
3
2
1,508
Off Market
733 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$242,400
3
2
2,632
Off Market
667 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$127,900
4
2
1,632
For Sale
655 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$35,000
4
2
2,380
Recently Sold
791 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$149,500
2
1.5
1,592
Off Market
657 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$45,000
3
2
1,452
Recently Sold
1257 E Sheridan St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$210,500
3
2
1,300
Recently Sold
806 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$80,000
3
1
1,002
Recently Sold
619 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$192,000
3
2
1,720
For Sale
619 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$112,200
3
2
1,080
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1974
Living Area
1,152 sqft
Price/Sqft
$78
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 705 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL. 705 S Elm Ave is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,152 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2325 sqft and was built in 1974.
705 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1974. It last sold for $60,000 on Jan 7, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2018 with an asking price of $850 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 22, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $89,600, with a rent estimate of $1,866/month.

Home Details for 705 S Elm Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: VinylPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 7, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10922573
Sold
$60,000
Dec 4, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$59,900
Nov 2, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$59,900
Aug 22, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$850
Aug 15, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$850

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 705 S Elm Ave

  • What is 705 S Elm Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 705 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL is $89,600.
  • What is the price history for 705 S Elm Ave?
    705 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $60,000 in January 2021.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 705 S Elm Ave?
    The lot at 705 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.05 acres (2,325 sq ft).
  • Does 705 S Elm Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 705 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL has a garage.

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