896 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

896 S Myrtle Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,160 sqft
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,160 sqft

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Description

Step into a home where history meets heart. Built in 1920, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath gem is filled with warmth, character, and inviting spaces that make everyday living feel special. From the moment you enter the enclosed front porch-a perfect spot for morning coffee or finishing the day -you'll sense the charm that sets this home apart. Inside you'll find original details, such as original hardwood flooring and woodwork, blend beautifully with thoughtful updates. The separate dining room offers a dedicated space for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, while the cozy sunroom invites year-round relaxation with a book or glass of wine. Each level of the home offers generous storage options, making it easy to stay organized and clutter-free. Love to garden? You'll appreciate the backyard oasis with colorful blooms all season long and a gardening shed to store all your tools and treasures. Whether you're entertaining on the porch, hosting dinner parties, or simply enjoying the peace of your surroundings, this home offers the kind of character that never goes out of style. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of the past-beautifully preserved and ready for its next chapter.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 10, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 896 S Myrtle Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch, Storage
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2160 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: ScreenedOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Block
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: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170541800800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $200,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 03 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Kankakee
School Information
Elementary School District: 111Jr High / Middle School District: 111High School District: 111

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Hertzberg Group

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12310000Attic: DormerActivation Date: Fri May 30 2025

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: Yes
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Buzzelli, (815) 603-8657
Real People Realty
Bought with: Christine Richardson, (815) 600-3161, Village Realty, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12310000

Price History for 896 S Myrtle Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/09/2025$212,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310000
06/03/2025$200,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310000
05/30/2025$200,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12310000
03/06/2023$185,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
02/14/2023$184,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
02/07/2023$184,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
01/11/2023$184,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
01/11/2023$184,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
01/05/2023$184,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
01/04/2023$184,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
12/05/2022$189,900PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
11/25/2022$199,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678253
01/08/2019$89,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/17/2018$89,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/29/2018$77,000Sold
N/A
07/31/2018$77,500PendingAgent Provided
07/18/2018$77,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/11/2018$69,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/20/2018$69,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
02/28/2018$69,900PendingAgent Provided
02/16/2018$69,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/15/2017$78,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/20/2017$78,000PendingAgent Provided
07/25/2016$78,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/14/2016$78,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/19/2016$79,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/29/2015$84,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,872
Assessment$116,259
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 896 S Myrtle Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
995 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
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$236,900
12/29/25
4
3
1,800
915 E Duane Blvd, Kankakee, IL
0.14
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$225,000
08/13/25
3
2.5
1,768
1068 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
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$305,000
11/21/25
4
2.5
2,367
1103 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
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$265,000
03/30/26
4
3
2,290
964 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$147,000
12/19/25
4
3
1,630
1096 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/03/26
3
2.5
1,920
866 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$130,000
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,700
1131 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/13/26
3
1.5
2,083
1195 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$198,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,696

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

At least 210 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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896 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,160 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is not currently available for sale. 896 S Myrtle Ave was last sold on Jul 9, 2025 for $212,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $200,000).