780 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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SOLD
APR 10, 2026

780 S Elm Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,008 sqft

$95,000

Last Sold: Apr 10, 2026
14% below list $110K
$94/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $732/mo*
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$95,000

Last Sold: Apr 10, 2026
14% below list $110K
$94/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $732/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,008 sqft

Local Information

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

This beautiful home is in the DEEP RIVERVIEW area in Kankakee! Walking in the home is the living room with HARDWOOD FLOORS. To the left is a BEDROOM/OFFICE/DEN. A small 1/2 bath off the living room. The kitchen has PLENTY OF CABINETS and a newer vinyl floor. Off the kitchen is a BEDROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. Upstairs are 2 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS with lots of closet space and a FULL BATHROOM. The larger bedroom has double closets. Unfinished BASEMENT. LARGE BACK YARD with 1 car detached garage. A few blocks away is one of the few RIVERFRONT HISTORIC DISTRICTS, the Riverview Historic District and a few blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS, shuffleboard. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE STYLE design B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATER, Madame St. Vintage, an indoor mall and the LUSH VINE wine bar plus Rebel Ice Cream and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary and BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to downtown Chicago. SOME EVENTS in Kankakee include the Merchant Street MusicFest, KANKAKEE RIVER VALLEY REGATTA, Cobb Park Criterium and more! Find out why so many people find the unique & POPULAR RIVERVIEW AREA so attractive! Ask for the 1 year AHS brand HOME WARRANTY! Start Packin'! Instructions for Submitting Earnest Money Effective January 1, 2026 Effective January 1, 2026, Coldwell Banker Realty will no longer accept Trust Funds or Checks for earnest money deposits. All Earnest money deposits held by Colwell Banker Realty must be made through Payload, a secure earnest money transfer platform that sends a secure link to the buyer, or the buyer's agent, to process the earnest money deposit. For details, contact the listing agent. If your client finds this process to be unacceptable, please arrange for an alternative entity to hold the earnest money deposit,
780 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1934. It last sold for $95,000 on Apr 10, 2026 (14% below the $109,987 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,835/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$94/sqft
Listed
122 days ago

Home Details for 780 S Elm Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1008 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1934
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170541400700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $109,987Price Per Sqft: $94/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Mar 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12192894

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12192894

Price History for 780 S Elm Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/10/2026$95,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192894
03/19/2026$109,987ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192894
03/14/2026$109,987Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12192894

Market trends in Kankakee

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,419
Assessment$86,745
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 780 S Elm Ave

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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806 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.03
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$80,000
02/13/26
3
1
1,002
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
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$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
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$170,000
08/07/25
3
1.5
941
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
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$175,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,440
657 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$45,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,452
866 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$130,000
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,700
639 Wood Ct, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$94,000
12/04/25
3
1
960
1065 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$163,800
02/17/26
2
1
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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