842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD
NOV 26, 2025

$263,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,297 sqft

842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 26, 2025 for $250,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$264K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$35K (+15.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$14K (+5.6%)
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 +98% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$264K
August 2026$264K
July 2026$260K
June 2026$259K
May 2026$258K
April 2026$255K
March 2026$256K
February 2026$255K
January 2026$252K
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Sold Price
Sold Date
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0.10
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4
1.5
1,820
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$245,360
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3
2.5
2,160
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0.32
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$255,000
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3
2
1,500
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0.35
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$205,000
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3
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0.45
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$219,900
09/12/25
3
2.5
1,577
827 S McKinley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
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$240,000
07/24/26
4
2.5
2,323
681 S Tanner Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.32
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$151,500
05/29/26
3
2
1,338
865 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL
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$265,000
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2,318

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
865 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$280,900
3
2.5
2,318
Off Market
841 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$231,100
5
2.5
2,100
Off Market
S, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$239,900
3
2
1,652
Recently Sold
2225 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$194,400
3
2.5
1,675
Off Market
827 S McKinley Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$240,000
4
2.5
2,323
Recently Sold
2095 W Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$240,500
3
2.5
1,673
Off Market
832 S Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$190,000
4
1.5
1,820
Recently Sold
812 Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$252,000
4
1.5
2,050
Off Market
2080 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$244,800
3
2.5
2,654
Off Market
2040 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.13
$249,400
3
2
2,050
Off Market
1504 W Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$206,200
3
1.5
1,850
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1969
2,297 sqft
$109/sqft
2.5 Car Garage

About this House

Affordable 5 BEDROOM HOME in highly desired Gracefield Sub. Walking across the FRONT PORCH and into the foyer then the living room you'll instantly notice the SPACE of this room that flows into the formal dining room with HARDWOOD. The kitchen looks very large with the continuation of the HARDWOOD FLOORS into the eating area plus the family room. The white kitchen cabinets are highlighted by the TRACK LIGHTING above. In the INFORMAL EATING AREA are sliding doors to the OUTSIDE DECK. The family room has a GAS FIREPLACE to look out on plus the back yard. The door to the left of the fireplace leads to the comfortable SUN ROOM. There are 2 utility rooms, one on the main floor and one in the BASEMENT. There is a 1/2 bath next to the utility room. Walking upstairs there are 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and 2 bathrooms. At the top of the stairs is the main bathroom and a short walk down the hallway are 4 bedrooms. 2 BATHROOMS have newer Hickory HARDWOOD FLOORS! The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a MASTER BATHROOM. The BASEMENT has a large recreation room with many recessed lights that could be used for many different uses. There is a screen they have used for MOVIE NIGHTS. Just a little bit down is the 5TH BEDROOM with the closet and EGRESS WINDOW. You can walk out to the BACK YARD from the informal eating area or the SUNROOM. There are both A DECK and a small basketball court! Plus there is a nice sized BACK YARD for games of catch! 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 and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, 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 UNIQUE HOME! Sold As Is. Ask for 1 year AHS Shield Essential home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this 5 bedroom home! START PACKIN'!
842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,297 sqft single-family home built in 1969. It last sold for the $250,000 asking price on Nov 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $263,700, with a rent estimate of $3,192/month.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Monica Pizano, (815) 671-6209, RE/MAX Prestige Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12493519

Home Details for 842 S Main Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,PartialNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Family Room Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2297 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,In UnitRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Masonry, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window Treatments, DrapesFlooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
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,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: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16160141300600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000Price Per Sqft: $109/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 16 2025Possession 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: 8276.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12493519Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 26, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12493519
Sold
$250,000
Oct 16, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12493519
Contingent
$250,000
Oct 12, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12493519
Listed For Sale
$250,000
Sep 28, 2025
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Sep 8, 2025
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$269,000

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 842 S Main Ave

  • What is 842 S Main Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 842 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL is $263,700.
  • What is the price history for 842 S Main Ave?
    842 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $250,000 in November 2025.
  • 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 842 S Main Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 842 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 842 S Main Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 842 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.

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