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Off market aug 2020 for $155K

$249,218

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,121/mo

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1,205

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1551 Benton St, Crete, IL 60417

About this home

In real estate, you often hear it's all about LOCATION, in this case, it's 100% true!! HUGE corner lot just 1 block west of Main, in town Crete, just 1 block from the parade route & a couple of blocks from shops & restaurants! Newly FENCED IN BACK YARD!! This location can't be beat for this 3 BR (possibly 4 BR) ranch w/ finished basement. HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout the main level! Updated half bath just off the master! Spacious eat-in kitchen w/ SS fridge, all appliances included. New paint, new water heater, new softener. Vintage gas log fireplace in the finished basement, w/ large family room & possible 4th BR or office! Outside, a fire pit & screened in gazebo w/ BAR is perfect for entertaining! Beautiful landscaping & flowers already planted! Spacious 2 car detached garage w/ side drive included. Don't miss your chance to see this in town beauty!

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Cara Dulaitis • RE/MAX Synergy

Bought with Denise Damzak • Century 21 Circle

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10643930

Redfin Estimate

$249,218

$94K since sold in August 2020$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 21.2% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$234,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,053 sq ft
1438 Selleck St, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$241,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
328 Milburn Ave, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$189,900
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,120 sq ft
23914 S Cretewood Ln, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$148,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft
1242 Columbia St, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$190,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,250 sq ft
846 W Kent Ave, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$230,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,322 sq ft
1225 Douglas Ln, Crete, IL 60417

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Market trends in 60417, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$300K

$88 MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 25 HRS AGO
$7,999
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
1712 S Dixie Hwy #117, Crete, IL 60417
$199,900
4 beds3 baths1,099 sq ft
1330 Columbia St, Crete, IL 60417
$415,000
4 beds4 baths4,823 sq ft
3511 Huntington Ter, Crete, IL 60417
$259,900
4 beds2 baths1,628 sq ft
809 W Windsor Ave, Crete, IL 60417
$274,900
3 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
1625 S Sangamon St, Crete, IL 60417
$399,900
3 beds2 baths2,030 sq ft
24762 S Michaels St, Crete, IL 60417
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$215,000
3 beds1 bath1,430 sq ft
23929 S Kings Rd, Crete, IL 60417
$125,000
4 beds1 bath1,374 sq ft
456 W Auburn Ln, Crete, IL 60417
$299,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,836 sq ft
3655 Kent Pl, Crete, IL 60417
$1,050,000
— beds— baths— sq ft
1702 S Dixie Hwy, Crete, IL 60417
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Sale history for 1551 Benton St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10643930

Aug 10, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$155,000

$129/sq ft

Jun 23, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Mar 9, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Mar 9, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Feb 21, 2020

Listed (New)

$149,900

$124/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09472732

Mar 31, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$136,000

$113/sq ft

Mar 22, 2017

Pending

—

Jan 29, 2017

Contingent

—

Jan 8, 2017

Listed (New)

$139,900

$116/sq ft

+14

NICE 3 BEDROOM, 1.1 BATH RANCH STYLE HOME ON LARGE CORNER LOT. HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT HOME. COMBINED KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, LARGE LIVING ROOM AND A FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. FAMILY ROOM/REC ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND OFFICE/POSSIBLE 4TH BEDROOM. BOTH BATHROOMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED ALONG WITH SOME OF THE HOME APPLIANCES. CEILING FANS, SUMP PUMP, WATER SOFTNER ETC. LARGE RELAXING GAZEBO FOR SUMMERTIME ENJOYMENT ALONG WITH TONS OF PERENNIALS/FLOWERS SURROUNDING HOME. LARGE DRIVEWAY WITH 2 1/2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. MUST SEE!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07225652

Sep 30, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$148,000

$123/sq ft

Sep 10, 2009

Pending

—

Aug 13, 2009

Contingent

—

May 26, 2009

Listed

$159,900

$133/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,641 (+3.7%)

$11,274 + $60,029

$71,303

2023

$6,403 (+8.1%)

$10,067 + $53,602

$63,669

2022

$5,922 (+6.1%)

$8,947 + $47,638

$56,585

2021

$5,582 (+3.6%)

$8,192 + $43,617

$51,809

2020

$5,387 (+3.7%)

$7,678 + $40,878

$48,556

2019

$5,194 (+1.7%)

$7,216 + $38,419

$45,635

2018

$5,107 (+6.2%)

$7,061 + $37,554

$44,615

2017

$4,809 (+12.5%)

$6,505 + $34,596

$41,101

2015

$4,276 (−0.4%)

$6,463 + $31,855

$38,318

2013

$4,295 (+1.1%)

$6,658 + $32,815

$39,473

2012

$4,248 (+1.2%)

$7,237 + $35,669

$42,906

2011

$4,198 (+15.4%)

$7,997 + $39,413

$47,410

2010

$3,639 (+12.7%)

$8,645 + $36,946

$45,591

2008

$3,228 (+4.8%)

$9,187 + $39,262

$48,449

2007

$3,081

$9,187 + $39,262

$48,449

Tax history for 1551 Benton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,641 (+3.7%)

$11,274 + $60,029

$71,303

2023

$6,403 (+8.1%)

$10,067 + $53,602

$63,669

2022

$5,922 (+6.1%)

$8,947 + $47,638

$56,585

2021

$5,582 (+3.6%)

$8,192 + $43,617

$51,809

2020

$5,387 (+3.7%)

$7,678 + $40,878

$48,556

2019

$5,194 (+1.7%)

$7,216 + $38,419

$45,635

2018

$5,107 (+6.2%)

$7,061 + $37,554

$44,615

2017

$4,809 (+12.5%)

$6,505 + $34,596

$41,101

2015

$4,276 (−0.4%)

$6,463 + $31,855

$38,318

2013

$4,295 (+1.1%)

$6,658 + $32,815

$39,473

2012

$4,248 (+1.2%)

$7,237 + $35,669

$42,906

2011

$4,198 (+15.4%)

$7,997 + $39,413

$47,410

2010

$3,639 (+12.7%)

$8,645 + $36,946

$45,591

2008

$3,228 (+4.8%)

$9,187 + $39,262

$48,449

2007

$3,081

$9,187 + $39,262

$48,449

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,216

Year built

1959

Style

Other

County

Will County

APN

2315161200010000

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 9X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

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

Living Room Information
Size: 15X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 19X21
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring

Dining Room Information
Size: 6X9
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 10X10
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room, Bonus Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 13X22
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 11X12
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
Water Softener (Owned), Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room, In Basement
Gas Logs

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Vinyl Siding, Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Deck, Outdoor Fireplace
Disability Access/Equipped
2+ Accessible Exits, Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps

Lot Information
Dimensions: 60X128
Less Than .25 Acre
Corner, Mature Trees

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Over 2200 sq ft of finished living space including finished basement!
Main Sq. Ft.: 1205
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1205
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2371
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1205
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2410
Rural (Y/N): N
Model: RANCH
School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 2315161200010000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $5,106.88
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School District: 201U
Junior High District: 201U
High School District: 201U

Location Information
Subdivision: Gordon
Township: Crete
Corporate Limits: Crete
Directions: Main St. South of Exchange to Barry W to Benton, corner of Barry and Benton.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,216
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 2315161200010000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Negotiable
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 5000
Some Property Photos Virtually Staged

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Crete Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Crete-Monee Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

Crete-Monee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

0% chance of strong winds in 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

$237,000 – $287,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1529 Benton Street, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$236,584
1569 Benton Street, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1654 Sq. Ft.	$193,831
1551 Main Street, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$258,871
1540 Main Street, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$267,667
1570 Main Street, Crete, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$204,741
1578 Main Street, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2882 Sq. Ft.	$371,040
520 Craig Avenue, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$307,139

Address	Redfin Estimate
1525 Benton Street, Crete, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$194,263
1575 Benton Street, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3953 Sq. Ft.	$431,506
529 Craig Avenue, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1116 Sq. Ft.	$224,345
520 Michael Avenue, Crete, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1057 Sq. Ft.	$191,292
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528 Craig Avenue, Crete, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$137,698
1564 Main Street, Crete, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1057 Sq. Ft.	$193,989
525 Craig Avenue, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$304,505

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