898 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

$21,500

Last sold price
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths

898 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 4, 2011 for $21,500

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
312 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$106,000
03/30/26
6
2
-
1019 E Bourbonnais St, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
4
2
-
653 E River St, Kankakee, IL
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$100,000
12/23/25
3
2
-
427 S Chicago Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
05/11/26
6
2
-
229 S Sibley Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$10,000
12/23/25
5
3
-
310 W Merchant St, Kankakee, IL
0.78
Multi-Family Home
$15,000
02/25/26
4
4
-
529 S Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$135,000
05/27/26
4
2
-
361 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-
381 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$152,500
02/20/26
4
2
-
363-365 E Hickory St, Kankakee, IL
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$230,000
10/24/25
4
4
-

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
872 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
899 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$127,300
5
2
1,779
Off Market
242 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
255 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
834-836 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
233 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
254 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
271 S Wildwood Ave #B, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
2
1
800
Off Market
271 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
-
2
1
-
Off Market
230 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
921 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
241 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
3
2
1,524
Off Market
167-169 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
268 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
3
1
-
Off Market
Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
279 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$122,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market
251 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
2
1
1,300
Off Market
182 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
260 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$154,400
Studio
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1905

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 898 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL. 898 E Merchant St is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This property has a lot size of 3250 sqft and was built in 1905.
898 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1905. It last sold for $21,500 on Jan 4, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,333/month.

Home Details for 898 E Merchant St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3250 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 3, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$49,900
Jan 4, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$21,500
Apr 30, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$49,900
Apr 27, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$39,990
Feb 22, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$39,990

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$185K
$25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
91
13MoM

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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

  • 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 898 E Merchant St

  • What is the price history for 898 E Merchant St?
    898 E Merchant St in Kankakee, IL last sold for $21,500 in January 2011.
  • 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 $185K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • 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.

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