979 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

979 S Nelson Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

  • Studio

$143,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*
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$143,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*
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Studio

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Description

This single-family home is located at 979 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL. 979 S Nelson Ave is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has a lot size of 7250 sqft.
979 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a studio single-family home. It last sold for $120,000 on Nov 14, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $143,700, with a rent estimate of $1,788/month.

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Home Details for 979 S Nelson Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7250 sqft

Price History for 979 S Nelson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/14/2007$120,000Sold
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06/14/2006$75,000Sold
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Market trends in Kankakee

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,951
Assessment$92,883
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 979 S Nelson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1035 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$122,100
10/08/25
3
1
1,200
931 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$80,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,000
964 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$147,000
12/19/25
4
3
1,630
1131 S Nelson Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$145,000
07/25/25
2
1.5
1,188
780 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$90,000
01/20/26
-
-
1065 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$163,800
02/17/26
2
1
999
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/07/25
3
1.5
941
995 Justine Dr, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/06/26
3
2
1,870
1717 Greenview Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$135,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,200

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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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