860 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

860 S Myrtle Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 936 sqft

$131,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $993/mo*
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$131,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $993/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

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
1925
Living Area
936 sqft
Price/Sqft
$140
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

This 2 BEDROOM HOME seems well built! The front ENCLOSED PORCH will be your favorite feature. After relaxing on the PORCH you walk into the living room which flows into the large DINING ROOM. The kitchen has enough room for a small table for EATING BREAKFAST. The 2 BEDROOMS are on either side of the bathroom. The KITCHEN has the steps that lead to the back door and to the unfinished BASEMENT. The FENCED BACK YARD has plenty of space for kids or pets to run plus a 2 CAR GARAGE. 2 blocks away is one of the few RIVERFRONT HISTORIC DISTRICTS, the Riverview Historic District and 1 block 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 DESIGNED 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 with Flanagan's Pub 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 or 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! This home is being sold "As Is" but you can ask for the 1 year AHS brand HOME WARRANTY! This AFFORDABLE HOME is priced for condition. Start Packin'!
860 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $103,000 on Aug 6, 2024 (3% above the $100,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $131,100, with a rent estimate of $1,515/month.

Home Details for 860 S Myrtle Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 936 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterLaundry: In UnitRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Carpet
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No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170541800500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $100,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 16 2024Possession 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: 7250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12078646Attic: UnfinishedBack On Market Date: Thu Jul 11 2024

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Michele Nelson, (815) 650-5083, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12078646

Price History for 860 S Myrtle Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/06/2024$103,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078646
07/16/2024$100,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078646
07/11/2024$100,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12078646

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$413
Assessment$108,084
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 860 S Myrtle Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1065 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$163,800
02/17/26
2
1
999
806 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/13/26
3
1
1,002
780 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$95,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,008
540 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$65,000
04/16/26
2
1
826
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,440
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/07/25
3
1.5
941
1134 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
2
1.5
1,000

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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

  • 37 % 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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