839 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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$219,987

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,075 sqft

839 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1969
$106/sqft
2.5 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Entering this 4 BEDROOM 2.5 bath home from the front door of this RAISED RANCH, you only step up a few steps to the LIVING AREAS and bedrooms. The living room is directly to your left. Then to your right is the DINING AREA which OPENS TO THE KITCHEN with updated QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS and the portable island. All appliances are INCLUDED! The dining room has access to the DECK. The kitchen is open and updated. Down the hall are the 4 BEDROOMS and both FULL BATHROOMS. Or you can use it as a 3 bedroom home with a HOME OFFICE! All bedrooms are ample sized. The MASTER BEDROOM has a FULL MASTER BATH with heater in the ceiling vent and a Moen faucet! Down the stairs is a LARGE FAMILY ROOM that could be used for family gatherings, friends or an EXCERCISE ROOM. Also downstairs is the utility room with BRAND NEW FLOORING! THE GARAGE IS LEVEL to the LOWER LEVEL which means it is much easier to carry things in from the car to the house! (Many raised ranches or bilevels have steps up to the GARAGE.) Back upstairs you can step from the DINING ROOM TO THE DECK that has a RETRACTABLE AWNING while you sit on your deck while ENJOYING THE SUNSETS! The yard is spacious and SEMI PRIVATE with a back yard POND that makes this home STAND OUT! Updates include a NEW ROOF AND SIDING in 2026. NEW CENTRAL AIR in 2025, new water heater 2024. New quartz countertops in 2020. New dishwasher 2025. NEW FLOORING in utility room. New roof and shutters and some siding in 2026. Quality Carrier furnace. Across from the front of the home is a HUGE OPEN AREA that is PARKLIKE with a soccer field, track and 2 schools. People often use the east and west school boundaries for WALKING DOGS and just plain walking. Nearby there are MULTIPLE SCHOOLS, places of worship, parks and more. Just a short distance to 5 parks, WOODED WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, MUSEUM, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, Kankakee Autoplex, DAIRY QUEEN, SmartWash Laundry, BERKOT'S GROCERY STORE and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts/events and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, C & L FINE GOODS, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, the Venue, STEFARI WEST, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! 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 and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this AFFORDABLE HOME! Sold "As Is". Ask for 1 year AHS Shield Essential home warranty! RUN, don't walk to OWN THIS 4 BEDROOM HOME! Start Packin''!
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12574735
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 839 S Curtis Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Contingent

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2075 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
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
Window: Window Treatments, DrapesFlooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Laminate
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Raised Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional ParcelsIs Habitable ResidenceIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 161601408010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $219,987Price Per Sqft: $106
Status Change & Dates
Possession 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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12574735

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2075 Square Feet

Community

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12574735Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttic: UnfinishedAttribution Contact: (815) 954-7761Back On Market Date: Fri Aug 21 2026

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesHide Price History DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$220K
Since last month
Increased$41K (+23.2%)
Since last year
Increased$55K (+33.5%)
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 +144% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$220K
August 2026$220K
July 2026$178K
June 2026$162K
May 2026$170K
April 2026$155K
March 2026$162K
February 2026$159K
January 2026$149K
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1403 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL
0.12
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01/07/26
3
2.5
2,160
832 S Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.25
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$190,000
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4
1.5
1,820
1730 W Calista St, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$205,000
12/17/25
3
1.5
1,647
643 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
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$219,900
09/12/25
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1,577
635 S Alma Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.33
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$210,000
03/20/26
4
2
1,710
1224 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL
0.17
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$225,000
03/16/26
3
1.5
1,500
1431 W Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL
0.15
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$255,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,500
842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
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$250,000
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5
2.5
2,297
681 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$151,500
05/29/26
3
2
1,338
1124 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$194,000
06/22/26
3
1.5
1,759

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
836 Leslie Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$168,400
3
2
1,512
Off Market
1405 Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$264,500
6
2.5
2,324
Off Market
1405 W Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$322,700
6
2.5
2,640
Off Market
1442 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$233,500
3
2.5
1,767
Recently Sold
1431 W Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$255,000
3
2
1,500
Recently Sold
1403 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$245,360
3
2.5
2,160
Recently Sold
1224 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$225,000
3
1.5
1,500
Recently Sold
1119 S Curtis Ave #A1, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$45,000
1
1
900
For Sale
1119 S Curtis Ave #E50, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$96,300
3
1.5
1,100
Off Market
1119 S Curtis Ave #F64, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$85,500
3
1.5
1,141
Recently Sold
1119 S Curtis Ave #C31, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$66,000
2
1
1,100
Off Market
1119 S Curtis Ave #F62, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$56,000
2
1.5
900
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2024
$4,379
$143,976
Home facts updated by county records

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, Coldwell Banker Realty
Agent Phone: (815) 954-7761
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Frequently asked questions about 839 S Curtis Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 839 S Curtis Ave?
    Based on a $219,987 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 839 S Curtis Ave in Kankakee, IL is approximately $1,648 (about $1,164 principal & interest, $409 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 839 S Curtis Ave compare to homes in Kankakee?
    839 S Curtis Ave in Kankakee, IL is listed at $219,987, about 37% above the $160K median sale price in Kankakee.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Kankakee, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 839 S Curtis Ave?
    The closest schools to 839 S Curtis Ave in Kankakee, IL are John Kennedy Middle Grade School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Kankakee High School (rated 4/10), Kankakee Junior High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 839 S Curtis Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 839 S Curtis Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 839 S Curtis Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 839 S Curtis Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.
839 S Curtis Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,075 sqft single-family home built in 1969. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12574735.