Welcome home to this beautifully updated Cape Cod perfectly positioned on a desirable corner lot in the heart ofdowntown Crete, where classic charm blends seamlessly with modern updates throughout. This meticulously maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 1-car garage, featuring beautiful hardwood floors across the entire mainlevel and a warm, inviting layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The spacious living room includes a cozydining area and flows effortlessly into the updated kitchen complete with newer stainless steel appliances installed in2023. The main level also features two generously sized bedrooms and a fully renovated full bathroom, enhanced by fresh paint throughout the entire main level in 2023 along with upgraded light fixtures, electrical outlets, and switches that give the home a clean, modern feel while preserving its timeless character. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom retreat offers added privacy with charming dormers and its own half bath, creatinga quiet escape from the rest of the home. The finished basement, completed in 2024, significantly expands the living space with a large entertainment area, laundry space, abundant storage, and a beautifully renovated full bathroom,making it ideal for gatherings, guests, or flexible living needs. Major mechanical and exterior improvements provide peace of mind, including a newer water heater, water softener, and reverse osmosis system installed in 2023, newer entry and screen doors added in 2022, a new garage overhead door, and roof, siding, windows, and furnace updates completed approximately between 2014 and 2015. The newly built front porch in 2026 and professional landscaping completed in 2024 further enhance the home's exceptional curb appeal. Combining character, thoughtful renovations, and true pride of ownership, this move-in ready home offers space, style,and modern convenience in a highly desirable downtown location close to local shops, parks, and community amenities.Homes this well cared for and extensively updated rarely become available-schedule your private showing today.
Beautiful move-in ready cape cod on corner lot blocks from downtown Crete*Character & charm at every turn*New siding, new roof, new windows on main level and new furnace*Beautiful hdwd throughout*Large lvg rm & 2 bdrms located on main level*Upstairs has two dormers, completely finished, features large bdrm with 1/2 bth*Full DRY basement includes laundry, full bth w/ shower and plenty of storage*Concrete driveway
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08585559
Jun 25, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$115,900
$103/sq ft
May 4, 2014
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Apr 14, 2014
Listed (New)
$119,900
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 2003
Sold
$103,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,124 (+4.7%)
$7,622 + $39,689
$47,311
2023
$3,939 (+6.7%)
$6,806 + $35,440
$42,246
2022
$3,693 (+6.8%)
$6,049 + $31,497
$37,546
2021
$3,458 (+4.2%)
$5,538 + $28,838
$34,376
2020
$3,318 (+4.3%)
$5,190 + $27,027
$32,217
2019
$3,182 (−0.8%)
$4,878 + $25,401
$30,279
2018
$3,206 (+7.1%)
$4,773 + $25,466
$30,239
2017
$2,994 (+4.7%)
$4,397 + $23,460
$27,857
2015
$2,861 (+62.9%)
$4,369 + $23,308
$27,677
2013
$1,756 (−0.9%)
$4,501 + $15,187
$19,688
2012
$1,773 (−0.9%)
$4,892 + $16,508
$21,400
2011
$1,789 (−0.5%)
$5,406 + $18,241
$23,647
2010
$1,798 (+1.2%)
$5,844 + $19,720
$25,564
2008
$1,777 (+3.7%)
$6,210 + $20,956
$27,166
2007
$1,714
$6,210 + $20,956
$27,166
Tax history for 1448 Park St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,124 (+4.7%)
$7,622 + $39,689
$47,311
2023
$3,939 (+6.7%)
$6,806 + $35,440
$42,246
2022
$3,693 (+6.8%)
$6,049 + $31,497
$37,546
2021
$3,458 (+4.2%)
$5,538 + $28,838
$34,376
2020
$3,318 (+4.3%)
$5,190 + $27,027
$32,217
2019
$3,182 (−0.8%)
$4,878 + $25,401
$30,279
2018
$3,206 (+7.1%)
$4,773 + $25,466
$30,239
2017
$2,994 (+4.7%)
$4,397 + $23,460
$27,857
2015
$2,861 (+62.9%)
$4,369 + $23,308
$27,677
2013
$1,756 (−0.9%)
$4,501 + $15,187
$19,688
2012
$1,773 (−0.9%)
$4,892 + $16,508
$21,400
2011
$1,789 (−0.5%)
$5,406 + $18,241
$23,647
2010
$1,798 (+1.2%)
$5,844 + $19,720
$25,564
2008
$1,777 (+3.7%)
$6,210 + $20,956
$27,166
2007
$1,714
$6,210 + $20,956
$27,166
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,948 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,125
Year built
1926
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
2315161030160000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
R-2
General Residence District
The R-2 general residence district is intended to preserve and protect the existing single and two-family residential neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. The district should be located to include the existing neighborhoods adjacent to the downtown area as well as the remaining small parcels of undeveloped land. This section shall apply to such district.
Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 2315161030160000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 52x125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,124
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 201U
Elementary School: Crete Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
Middle Or Junior School: Crete-Monee Middle School
High School District: 201U
High School: Crete-Monee High School
Location Information
Township: Crete
Corporate Limits: Crete
Directions: From W Exchange St Crete, Turn onto Main street South, Turn Left on to Division Street, Turn right onto Park Street, destination is on the right
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,948 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 2315161030160000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Michelle Ward Group
Around this home
Schools
Crete Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Crete-Monee Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Crete-Monee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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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 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Crete, IL • 60417
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Estimated sale price
$257,000 – $311,000
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