896 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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SOLD
JUL 10, 2026

$240,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,652 sqft

896 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,767/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 10, 2026 for $239,900 (4% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$241K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$58K (+31.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+0.9%)
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 +143% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$242K
July 2026$241K
June 2026$230K
May 2026$193K
April 2026$180K
March 2026$185K
February 2026$182K
January 2026$172K
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
832 S Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$190,000
11/26/25
4
1.5
1,820
865 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/20/25
3
2.5
2,318
1431 W Vanmeter St, Kankakee, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$255,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,500
1425 Timber Ridge Ct, Kankakee, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$185,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,542
827 S McKinley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$240,000
07/24/26
4
2.5
2,323
1730 W Calista St, Kankakee, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$205,000
12/17/25
3
1.5
1,647
842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$250,000
11/26/25
5
2.5
2,297
1442 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$233,500
01/16/26
3
2.5
1,767

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
2225 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$184,800
3
2.5
1,675
Off Market
865 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$277,100
3
2.5
2,318
Off Market
842 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$250,000
5
2.5
2,297
Recently Sold
841 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$232,700
5
2.5
2,100
Off Market
827 S McKinley Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$240,000
4
2.5
2,323
Recently Sold
832 S Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$190,000
4
1.5
1,820
Recently Sold
812 Cheryl Ln, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.14
$252,200
4
1.5
2,050
Off Market
2095 W Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.15
$242,100
3
2.5
1,673
Off Market
890 S Yates Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.17
$278,300
3
2
2,466
Off Market
2080 W Budd Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$246,700
3
2.5
2,654
Off Market
1504 W Grace St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.18
$204,300
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

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1973
Living Area
1,652 sqft
Price/Sqft
$145/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

896 S Main Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,652 sqft single-family home built in 1973. It last sold for $239,900 on Jul 10, 2026 (4% above the $229,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $240,900, with a rent estimate of $2,095/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Marla Good, (815) 274-1415
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Bought with: Marla Good, (815) 274-1415, Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12675626

Home Details for 896 S Main Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1652 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16160141301000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $229,900Price Per Sqft: $145/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 18 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: KankakeeCommunity: Gracefield
School Information
Elementary School: Taft Primary SchoolElementary School District: 111Jr High / Middle School: Kankakee Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 111High School: Kankakee High SchoolHigh School District: 111

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Marla Good Team

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12675626Attic: Pull Down StairActivation Date: Thu Jun 18 2026

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesHide Public RemarksMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: No

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 10, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12675626
Sold
$239,900
Oct 1, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$113,900

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

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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Frequently asked questions about 896 S Main Ave

  • What is 896 S Main Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 896 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL is $240,900.
  • What is the price history for 896 S Main Ave?
    896 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $239,900 in July 2026.
  • 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 896 S Main Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 896 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 896 S Main Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 896 S Main Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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