Imagine General Ulysses S. Grant standing on your porch peering through his field-glasses, gazing over acres of wooded pasture surrounding this "Registered Historic Home" (1872) on 2/3 of an acre in unincorporated Crete. Zoned Agricultural (note low tax bill only $2,820), this wonderful 2-story farmhouse with sunny southern exposure rings of history, pioneer spirit and a simpler time of life. Here is your chance to have horses only minutes from Interstate 394 & Downtown Crete. Modern 2,120 square foot pole barn is finished with 12 stalls, water & electric could easily convert to a workshop. Newer architectural shingle roofs 2020 on barn and garage. Vintage appointments throughout include bay windows with leaded glass offering wooded/pasture views of the country. Inside enter another era with the ageless parlor and formal dining room featuring original woodwork, trim, hardware and classic pocket doors. Upstairs offers 5 bedrooms, 2 landings and cozy hallway. Relaxing "forever deck" (23'x16') has no-maintenance construction and PVC rails so you can enjoy with no worries. Full unfinished basement has 9' ceilings and an outside entrance. Some of the pictures are the adjoining acerage. Seller selling "as-is" but good bones and move-in condition. Offering Diamond Plan HWA warranty on approved offers. Seller requests written pre-approval for showings. Valuable information available under "Additional Documents." Seller selling "AS-IS."
Single-familyProperty Type
1872Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$98Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bruce Hackel• RE/MAX 10
Bought with Nickolas Witvoet• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Bought with Nickolas Witvoet• Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1872
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
2315214000080000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The A-1 zoning district is primarily intended to help accommodate, promote and preserve agriculture and farming as economically desirable businesses and a key determinant of the county's rural character, while also respecting the property rights of farmers.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Community / recreation center
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Wood Floors