896 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$136,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

896 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,082/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 29, 2012 for $79,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$137K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+2.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$57K (+71.9%)
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 +159% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$137K
September 2026$139K
August 2026$137K
July 2026$145K
June 2026$144K
May 2026$144K
April 2026$134K
March 2026$129K
February 2026$125K
January 2026$123K
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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
1055 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$110,000
05/21/26
3
1.5
960
837 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,672
443 W Water St, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$197,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,252
880 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$184,000
08/31/26
3
1.5
1,023
1035 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$154,900
07/31/26
3
1
1,802
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,248
1305 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$135,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,951
347 W Walnut St, Kankakee, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$65,000
11/14/25
2
2
787
974 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$155,000
08/18/26
2
1
984
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$185,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,610

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
878 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$150,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
253 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$64,900
2
1
1,020
Off Market
866 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
$164,000
4
2
1,290
Off Market
237 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
1
1
-
Off Market
856 S 3rd St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
856 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$114,200
Studio
-
-
Off Market
235 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
1
1
-
Off Market
229 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
246 W Charles St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$86,000
3
1
1,105
Off Market
895 S Washington Ave #1, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
2
1
-
Off Market
895 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
1
1
-
Off Market
836 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$79,300
2
1
834
Off Market
897 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$130,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
885 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$123,500
Studio
-
-
Off Market
869 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$128,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
867 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
929 S 3rd St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
909 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$143,500
3
1.5
1,209
Off Market
826 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
855 S Washington Ave #1, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
1
1
-
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 1936
1,500 sqft
$91/sqft

About this House

Lovely brick home with beautiful original oak woodwork & hardwood flrs! All replacement thermopane windows tilt-in for cleaning & also have safety locks. Craftsman Sears Home. Remodelled bath w/Hickory vanity & cab for towels. 3rd bdrm 2nd flr, half bath, plenty of closets & attic storage. Furnace is approx 10 yrs. Nice blsmnt w/shower & wash tub sink. Roof 1996.
896 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $79,500 on Nov 29, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,700, with a rent estimate of $1,840/month.

Home Details for 896 S 3rd Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 29, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07943336
Sold
$79,500
Sep 15, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$79,900
Jul 25, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$79,900
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 20, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$85,000
Price decreased by 5%
Jan 26, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$89,900
Price decreased by 5%

Market trends in Kankakee

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

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  • 75% say there are sidewalks
  • 64% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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 896 S 3rd Ave

  • What is 896 S 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 896 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee, IL is $136,700.
  • What is the price history for 896 S 3rd Ave?
    896 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $79,500 in November 2012.
  • Is Kankakee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Kankakee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Kankakee?
    Residents describe Kankakee, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Kankakee, IL.
  • How big is the lot at 896 S 3rd Ave?
    The lot at 896 S 3rd Ave in Kankakee, IL is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).

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