985 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
OFF MARKET

$210,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,608 sqft

985 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,553/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2022 for $170,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$211K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$41K (+24.3%)
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 +142% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$211K
July 2026$210K
June 2026$211K
May 2026$208K
April 2026$207K
March 2026$208K
February 2026$204K
January 2026$199K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1195 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$198,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,696
866 S Evergreen Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$130,000
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,700
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$152,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
962
995 S Poplar Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$236,900
12/29/25
4
3
1,800
964 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$147,000
12/19/25
4
3
1,630
1235 S Lincoln Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/30/25
3
1.5
1,398
980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$223,000
08/08/26
3
1
1,728
1131 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/13/26
3
1.5
2,083
708 S Osborn Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$233,000
05/27/26
4
2
1,420
1134 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/05/26
2
1.5
1,000

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
980 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$223,000
3
1
1,728
Recently Sold
1116 E Duane Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$219,800
3
1.5
1,584
Off Market
965 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.01
$226,500
4
2
1,752
Off Market
953 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$191,300
3
1
1,769
Off Market
945 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.08
$258,800
3
1.5
1,535
Off Market
995 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.07
$236,400
4
1.5
1,686
Off Market
896 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$227,400
4
3
2,160
Off Market
950 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.05
$181,800
3
1.5
941
Off Market
1005 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.03
$169,100
2
1
1,092
Off Market
956 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.04
$161,100
3
1.5
962
Off Market
860 S Myrtle Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.12
$130,900
2
1
936
Off Market
894 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
0.10
$147,100
2
2
1,016
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1942
Living Area
1,608 sqft
Price/Sqft
$131
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 985 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL. 985 S Elm Ave is in Kankakee, IL and in ZIP code 60901. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,608 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6756 sqft and was built in 1942.
985 S Elm Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,608 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $170,000 on Jun 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $210,600, with a rent estimate of $2,339/month.

Home Details for 985 S Elm Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6756 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11413125
Sold
$170,000
May 28, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11413125
Contingent
$150,000
May 23, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11413125
Listed For Sale
$150,000
Jul 6, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09964249
Sold
$114,000
May 30, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$120,000

Market trends in Kankakee

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$160K
$4.48KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
Price per sq ft
$116
Available listings
78
3MoM

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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 985 S Elm Ave

  • What is 985 S Elm Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 985 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL is $210,600.
  • What is the price history for 985 S Elm Ave?
    985 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL last sold for $170,000 in June 2022.
  • 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 $160K. That is up $4.48K from the prior month.
  • Does 985 S Elm Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 985 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 985 S Elm Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 985 S Elm Ave in Kankakee, IL has in-unit laundry.

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