OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2024 for $196K

$193,903

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $777/mo

•

1,272

sq ft

981 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dustin Kooy • Village Realty Inc

Bought with Robert Reyes • Realty of Chicago LLC

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12096998

Redfin Estimate

$193,903

$2,097 since sold in September 2024$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$184,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,023 sq ft
880 S 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$185,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
1205 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$165,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
957 S 7th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$154,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,802 sq ft
1035 S 3rd Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$197,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,252 sq ft
443 W Water St, Kankakee, IL 60901
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$183,400
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
1545 S 4th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

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Market trends in 60901, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$195K

$443 MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

3 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 981 S 3rd Ave

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12096998

Sep 11, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$196,000

$154/sq ft

Aug 5, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Jul 13, 2024

Price Changed

$194,999

$153/sq ft

Jun 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

$199,999

$157/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11819413

Aug 4, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$138,000

$108/sq ft

Jul 3, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 28, 2023

Price Changed

$149,900

$118/sq ft

Jun 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

$154,900

$122/sq ft

+17

WELCOME HOME!! Just roll out the welcome home mat and unpack your things when you fall in love with your new West Kankakee one and half story three bedroom one and a half bath home with full basement and 2 car garage. With so much room for entertaining and plenty of extra room for storage this it the home for you! As you enter the enclosed patio you instantly feel at home, all the warmth and love this home can offer radiates through its bones. The bonus of having the full basement offers so much opportunity for extra living space along with storage or whatever your heart desires. Please serious pre-approved buyers only, call today to schedule your own private showing!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07540980

Oct 27, 2010

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,665 (+25.0%)

$6,395 + $35,729

$42,124

2024

$3,733 (−11.7%)

$5,634 + $31,479

$37,113

2023

$4,228 (+7.5%)

$5,019 + $28,044

$33,063

2022

$3,933 (+37.4%)

$4,393 + $24,546

$28,939

2021

$2,861 (+11.5%)

$4,393 + $24,546

$28,939

2020

$2,566 (+7.7%)

$3,976 + $22,214

$26,190

2019

$2,383 (+7.1%)

$3,574 + $19,968

$23,542

2018

$2,225 (−9.9%)

$3,325 + $18,575

$21,900

2017

$2,468 (+7.6%)

$3,079 + $17,199

$20,278

2016

$2,293 (+2.6%)

$3,011 + $16,821

$19,832

2015

$2,234 (−16.4%)

$3,012 + $16,828

$19,840

2013

$2,671

$3,138 + $20,782

$23,920

Tax history for 981 S 3rd Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,665 (+25.0%)

$6,395 + $35,729

$42,124

2024

$3,733 (−11.7%)

$5,634 + $31,479

$37,113

2023

$4,228 (+7.5%)

$5,019 + $28,044

$33,063

2022

$3,933 (+37.4%)

$4,393 + $24,546

$28,939

2021

$2,861 (+11.5%)

$4,393 + $24,546

$28,939

2020

$2,566 (+7.7%)

$3,976 + $22,214

$26,190

2019

$2,383 (+7.1%)

$3,574 + $19,968

$23,542

2018

$2,225 (−9.9%)

$3,325 + $18,575

$21,900

2017

$2,468 (+7.6%)

$3,079 + $17,199

$20,278

2016

$2,293 (+2.6%)

$3,011 + $16,821

$19,832

2015

$2,234 (−16.4%)

$3,012 + $16,828

$19,840

2013

$2,671

$3,138 + $20,782

$23,920

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,567 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Kankakee County

APN

161706417016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 7

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 6

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Enclosed Porch
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Slate
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 16170641701600

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X150
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Zoning: SINGL

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,227.64
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 111
Middle Or Junior School District: 111
High School District: 111

Location Information
Township: Kankakee
Corporate Limits: Kankakee
Directions: Water St to S. 3rd, South to home.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,567 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kankakee County
APN: 161706417016

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Taft Primary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Kankakee Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

4/10

Kankakee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$185,000 – $223,000

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Home values near 981 S 3rd Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1035 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$172,601
943 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$156,166

Address	Redfin Estimate
967 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$154,486
1017 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$133,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
915 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1113 Sq. Ft.	$169,384
1006 S 3rd Avenue, Kankakee, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$71,672

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