870 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$197,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,260 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

870 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 22, 2019 for $128,600

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$197K
Since last month
Decreased$800 (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+2.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$69K (+53.7%)
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 +92% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$198K
August 2026$197K
July 2026$198K
June 2026$199K
May 2026$198K
April 2026$195K
March 2026$195K
February 2026$192K
January 2026$189K
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2024
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2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$166,500
09/30/25
3
1
1,263
1075 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$159,900
04/14/26
3
1
985
1351 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,076
1088 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$179,900
01/12/26
2
1
1,352
1103 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,063
1093 S 6th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$140,000
11/19/25
2
1
960
1228 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$235,900
09/16/25
3
1.5
2,024
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,610
1179 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$100,000
02/05/26
2
1
902
1470 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$199,900
12/19/25
3
1
1,408

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
906 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$218,400
3
1
1,240
Off Market
909 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$188,200
2
1
1,344
Off Market
15 Croydon Pl, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$243,600
3
3
1,712
Off Market
1228 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$251,100
3
1.5
2,024
Off Market
1216 S 8th Ave #TH, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$199,700
3
2
1,300
Off Market
1165 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$178,500
2
1
1,236
Off Market
1145 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$176,900
3
1
1,263
Off Market
1237 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$123,500
3
2
1,840
Off Market
1257 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$203,900
4
3
3,000
Off Market
1217 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$181,200
2
1
1,073
Off Market
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$185,000
3
2
1,610
Recently Sold
947 Hawthorne Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$202,600
3
1
1,248
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
0.29 acre lot
1,260 sqft
$157/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 870 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL. 870 W Walnut St is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,260 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.29 acres and was built in 1953.
870 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $128,600 on Aug 22, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $197,400, with a rent estimate of $1,695/month.

Home Details for 870 W Walnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 22, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10402527
Sold
$128,600
Jun 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$124,900
Jun 3, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$124,900
Aug 1, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$125,000
Jul 7, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$120,500

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

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

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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 870 W Walnut St

  • What is 870 W Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 870 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL is $197,400.
  • What is the price history for 870 W Walnut St?
    870 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $128,600 in August 2019.
  • 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 870 W Walnut St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 870 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 870 W Walnut St?
    The lot at 870 W Walnut St in Kankakee, IL is about 0.29 acres (12,510 sq ft).

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