ZIP 60901 Housing Market & Real Estate Update (Kankakee, IL) — February 22, 2026
60901 – February 22, 2026 – Kankakee-area snapshot: prices slightly up YoY, sales slower, ~100+ listings, and homes taking longer to move this week.
ZIP 60901 covers the Kankakee, Illinois area (Kankakee County). Today’s read: modest price growth, but a noticeably slower pace for closed sales and longer timelines.
Top takeaways
- Closed-sale pricing is slightly higher year over year, but the market is not fast right now.
- Homes are taking longer to sell (days on market up), which can create negotiation room for buyers.
- Active inventory across major portals sits around the 100+ range, so shoppers have options.
Market snapshot (recent 30-day view where available)
Redfin’s January 2026 snapshot for 60901 shows a median sale price around $159K (up about 2.6% year over year). At the same time, the pace softened: homes averaged roughly 85 days on market (versus about 53 days last year), and the number of homes sold was lower year over year. Redfin also indicates the typical sale-to-list ratio is under 100%, suggesting many properties are closing below asking unless they are well-priced and well-presented.
Zillow’s home value view for 60901 puts the typical value around $149K with low single-digit annual growth (data shown through late 2025). Zillow also reports for-sale inventory around ~109 homes (late-2025 snapshot) and a median time-to-pending around 30 days on its measure. Different sites use different methods and time windows, but both point to a market where buyers are rate-sensitive and sellers benefit from strong preparation and realistic pricing.
What’s for sale nearby (no addresses)
On the main portal search pages for 60901, you’ll generally see a broad spread:
- Entry-level options including smaller condos and compact homes (some listings priced well under $100K).
- Move-in ready single-family homes commonly clustered in the mid-$100Ks to mid-$200Ks.
- Larger or upgraded homes that can push into the $300Ks depending on size, finishes, and lot.
Rental pulse (context)
For a rough baseline, third-party demographic datasets tied to ZIP 60901 show typical monthly rent around the low-$1,000 range. Real-time rents can vary widely by property type and condition, so landlords and tenants should still compare current listings closely before setting expectations.
Local ServiceXTC note
We did not find a clean set of ServiceXTC provider pages that are clearly identified as ZIP 60901-local within today’s quick run. If you’re a Kankakee-area contractor (inspection, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, remodeling), consider adding or updating your listing so locals can find you when deals are moving.
Sources (see source URLs in the Sources field)
- Redfin: 60901 housing market page
- Zillow: 60901 homes-for-sale search page
- Zillow: 60901 home values page
- ZIP-to-city/county reference for 60901
- ZIP 60901 demographics/rent context reference
What are you seeing in 60901 right now: more price cuts, more buyer activity, or mostly a slow winter market?