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980 S Myrtle Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,728 sqft

$229,900

Est. Mortgage $1,690/mo*

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$229,900

Est. Mortgage $1,690/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

1,728 sqft

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Price/Sqft

$133

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Details for 980 S Myrtle Ave

Active Status
MLS Status: Pending

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1728 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric Electric: Fuses
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,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 Residence
Building Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 16170542500700

Price & Status
Price List Price: $229,900Price Per Sqft: $133
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Jul 07 2026Possession 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
Listing Agent Listing ID: 12677388

HOA
HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6757 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 12677388

Additional Information
Source 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: NoSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: NoHide Price History DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago

Listing courtesy of: Elizabeth Barbosa, (815) 573-8036

RE/MAX Prestige Homes

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12677388

Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated June 2026

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Price History for 980 S Myrtle Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/15/2023	$181,000	Sold	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862390
Recording Date 09/15/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/19/2023	$179,900	Contingent	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862390

08/17/2023	$179,900	Listed For Sale	MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11862390

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Assessment	$132,027

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Comparable Sales for 980 S Myrtle Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
764 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$175,000	10/07/25	3	1	1,440
1065 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$163,800	02/17/26	2	1	999
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$170,000	08/07/25	3	1.5	941
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$152,000	10/23/25	3	1.5	962
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Assigned Schools

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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
37 % Say people would walk alone at night
25 % Say there are community events

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Donna Tymec
Resident
3mo ago
"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
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5mo ago
"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
Resident
11mo ago
"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
Resident
1y ago
"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
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1y ago
"…………Herscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
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Kevali Amphy
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1y ago
"I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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Maliknorsworthy
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1y ago
"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
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1y ago
"Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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Lateesakfoster93
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2y ago
"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.
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5y ago
"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.
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6y ago
"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
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6y ago
"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.
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6y ago
"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
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6y ago
"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.
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6y ago
"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
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6y ago
"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
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6y ago
"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.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"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
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7y ago
"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.
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7y ago
"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
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7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
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7y ago
"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
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"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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980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,728 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12677388.

980 S Myrtle Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901

$229,900