965 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
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OFF MARKET

$225,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,752 sqft

965 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,703/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 9, 2024 for $215,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$225K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$111K (+96.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$10K (+4.8%)
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 +183% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$225K
August 2026$224K
July 2026$229K
June 2026$232K
May 2026$221K
April 2026$177K
March 2026$139K
February 2026$115K
January 2026$113K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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Sold Date
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Sqft
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0.07
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4
3
1,800
997 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
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$212,000
09/18/26
3
1.5
1,712
1195 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.22
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$198,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,696
866 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
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$130,000
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,700
980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.03
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$223,000
08/08/26
3
1
1,728
1131 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
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$255,000
01/13/26
3
1.5
2,083
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.04
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$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
708 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.34
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$233,000
05/27/26
4
2
1,420
878 S Wildwood Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.20
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$210,000
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,380
964 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$147,000
12/19/25
4
3
1,630

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$223,000
3
1
1,728
Recently Sold
924 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$249,900
4
1.5
2,400
For Sale
1116 E Duane Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.06
$218,700
3
1.5
1,584
Off Market
953 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$190,200
3
1
1,769
Off Market
945 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$260,000
3
1.5
1,535
Off Market
995 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$237,300
4
1.5
1,686
Off Market
896 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.09
$228,200
4
3
2,160
Off Market
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$182,400
3
1.5
941
Off Market
1005 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$170,600
2
1
1,092
Off Market
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$161,600
3
1.5
962
Off Market
860 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.11
$131,300
2
1
936
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
1,752 sqft
$129/sqft
Garage

About this House

DEEP RIVERVIEW charmer with more room than you would think with a FINISHED 3RD FLOOR for a family/play room, art studio or a 5th bedroom! Price adjusted because of over $35,000 of IMPROVEMENTS MADE. NEW ROOF on house and garage, NEW kitchen CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, brand NEW 1st FLOOR BATHROOM! 9' ceilings on the first floor. This home has a lot of COZY FEATURES like the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH for relaxing in the morning, the WOODBURNING FIREPLACE for cozying up to in the winter, the BACK DECK to unwind after work, many built-ins and more! TONS OF KITCHEN CABINETS and plenty of countertop space. Even space for a table! There is a FULL BATHROOM on the main floor just steps away from the 1st FLOOR BEDROOM. Carpet has been removed and HARDWOOD FLOORS have been REFINISHED in most rooms. BASEBOARD TRIM has also been REFINISHED in the dining room. The unfinished BASEMENT has the updated mechanicals such as the newer HI-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, 50 gallon gas hi-efficiency water heater and the circuit breakers. The second floor has 3 BEDROOMS and a full bath. There is also a stairway to the OPEN FINISHED ATTIC on the 3rd floor which is A BLANK PALETTE for you! Some IMPROVEMENTS the present owner has made that match the age and PERSONALITY of this home are CROWN MOLDINGS & picture rails in all 2nd floor bedrooms, EXPOSED BRICK chimney in bedroom, fireplace mantle, BUILT-IN BOOKCASES that flank the FIREPLACE in the living room, dining room has new plate rail, board & batten walls, COFFERED CEILING and handrails on the stairway to 2nd floor. This REASONABLY PRICED gem is priced to please & move quickly! Located only 3 blocks away from the CROWN JEWEL PARK of Kankakee! Also, close to RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT! Nearby are 2 RIVERFRONT PARKS with walking trails, 8 tennis courts, baseball fields, 3 PICKLEBALL COURTS & shuffleboard. Plus the BOAT CLUB with boat launches, the COUNTRY CLUB, Frank Lloyd Wright's first PRAIRIE DESIGNED B. Harley Bradley house, the KANKAKEE RIVER and the Kankakee Riverfront Trail BIKE TRAIL. The nearby Kankakee River is part of the National Water Trail, great for KAYAKING, canoeing, boating, WATER SKIING, jet skis, etc. Also, close to the highly rated Kankakee FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like art galleries, a wine & craft beer boutique, an old theater, a boutique clothing store, an indoor mall with a pub and a wine bar plus ice cream shop and more! Plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the KAYS KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK to give students Culinary or BUSINESS EXPERIENCE and Kankakee Kays Battalion JROTC. Experience Kankakee and its MANY AMENITIES while traveling only about an hour to downtown Chicago. Ask for the 1 year AHS HOME WARRANTY! Start Packin'!
965 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,752 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $215,000 on Sep 9, 2024 (2% below the $219,987 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $225,400, with a rent estimate of $2,177/month.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Berry McCracken, GRI,SRES, (815) 954-7761
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Andy Czako, (815) 370-6807, McColly Bennett Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11975760

Home Details for 965 S Elm 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, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1752 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: DrapesFlooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood, Laminate
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, ScreenedFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, PlasterNot a New ConstructionIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16170542501600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $219,987
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 31 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6757 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Home Warranty

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11975760Attic: FinishedBack On Market Date: Sun May 26 2024

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975760
Sold
$215,000
Jun 15, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975760
PriceChange
$219,987
Price decreased by 2%
May 26, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975760
Listed For Sale
$225,000
Mar 13, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975760
ListingRemoved
Feb 12, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975760
Listed For Sale
$209,987

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 965 S Elm Ave

  • What is 965 S Elm Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 965 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL is $225,400.
  • What is the price history for 965 S Elm Ave?
    965 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $215,000 in September 2024.
  • 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.
  • Does 965 S Elm Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 965 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 965 S Elm Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 965 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL has laundry facilities.

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