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Off Market Feb 2018 for $302K

$245,316

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,430/mo

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2,310

sq ft

26344 S Root Dr, Crete, IL 60417

About this home

Massive ranch on 5 acres! Lakefront property has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & 3 garages! 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, 2 wells, 2 sheds, outbuilding & gazebo with a/c & cable! Truly one of a kind must see property! Loaded with windows, flooded with sunshine! Dramatic open foyer with wrought iron railing & open staircase to finished basement. Cherry kitchen, center island, formal living & dining. Enormous bedrooms, full finished walkout basement includes 4th bedroom or workout room, 2nd kitchen, full bath & huge L-shaped family room with oversized patio doors to yard. Great for related living or year-round entertaining! A must-see property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Rossi • RE/MAX 2000

Bought with Denise Throw • Century 21 Pride Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09611308

Redfin Estimate

$245,316

$57K since sold in February 2018$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% lower than the average sale price ($308K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$365,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,251 sq ft
2026 E Maple St, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$293,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,614 sq ft
24656 S Willow Brook Trl, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$298,900
C
4 beds3 baths1,460 sq ft
26339 S Woodlawn Ave, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$352,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,466 sq ft
2502 E Vandrunen Dr, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$280,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,850 sq ft
26509 S Woodlawn Ave, Crete, IL 60417
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$260,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
26712 S Jacobs Ln, Crete, IL 60417

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Market trends in 60417, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$297K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$461,000
— beds— baths— sq ft
V S Volbrecht Rd, Crete, IL 60417
$309,999
3 beds3.5 baths2,493 sq ft
855 Charles St, Crete, IL 60417
$349,900
3 beds1.5 baths2,800 sq ft
3585 Beckwith Ln, Crete, IL 60417
3D WALKTHROUGH
$399,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,692 sq ft
3664 Edward Dr, Crete, IL 60417
$140,000
2 beds1 bath1,002 sq ft
3410 Donovan Dr #4, Crete, IL 60417
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$239,900
3 beds2 baths1,053 sq ft
1438 Selleck St, Crete, IL 60417
$339,777
3 beds2.5 baths1,650 sq ft
378 Oakwood Dr, Crete, IL 60417
$339,900
4 beds2.5 baths3,582 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$465,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,982 sq ft
3512 Chalet Ln, Crete, IL 60417
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Sale history for 26344 S Root Dr

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10327986

Oct 2, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 2, 2019

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09611308

Feb 9, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$302,400

$131/sq ft

Jan 30, 2018

Pending

—

Dec 19, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 30, 2017

Price Changed

$312,900

$135/sq ft

Aug 17, 2017

Price Changed

$314,900

$136/sq ft

Jul 24, 2017

Price Changed

$322,900

$140/sq ft

Jul 12, 2017

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Jun 29, 2017

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

May 1, 2017

Listed (New)

$324,900

$141/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09285468

Dec 31, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Dec 5, 2016

Price Changed

Sep 28, 2016

Price Changed

Jul 13, 2016

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 10, 1991

Sold

$23,000

$10/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1988

Sold

$230,000

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$13,274 (+2.6%)

$24,739 + $121,377

$146,116

2023

$12,943 (+9.4%)

$22,090 + $108,382

$130,472

2022

$11,833 (+5.4%)

$19,632 + $96,322

$115,954

2021

$11,230 (+3.3%)

$17,975 + $88,191

$106,166

2020

$10,875 (+9.7%)

$16,846 + $82,653

$99,499

2019

$9,916 (+16.1%)

$15,833 + $77,681

$93,514

2018

$8,544 (+6.3%)

$15,492 + $65,905

$81,397

2017

$8,034 (+0.3%)

$14,272 + $60,714

$74,986

2016

$8,009 (+4.3%)

$14,180 + $60,322

$74,502

2015

$7,682 (−1.0%)

$14,180 + $60,322

$74,502

2013

$7,757 (−0.4%)

$14,607 + $62,141

$76,748

2012

$7,785 (+0.3%)

$15,877 + $67,545

$83,422

2011

$7,765 (+0.8%)

$17,544 + $74,635

$92,179

2010

$7,707 (+1.4%)

$18,966 + $80,686

$99,652

2008

$7,601 (+6.6%)

$20,155 + $85,745

$105,900

2007

$7,128

$20,155 + $85,745

$105,900

Tax history for 26344 S Root Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$13,274 (+2.6%)

$24,739 + $121,377

$146,116

2023

$12,943 (+9.4%)

$22,090 + $108,382

$130,472

2022

$11,833 (+5.4%)

$19,632 + $96,322

$115,954

2021

$11,230 (+3.3%)

$17,975 + $88,191

$106,166

2020

$10,875 (+9.7%)

$16,846 + $82,653

$99,499

2019

$9,916 (+16.1%)

$15,833 + $77,681

$93,514

2018

$8,544 (+6.3%)

$15,492 + $65,905

$81,397

2017

$8,034 (+0.3%)

$14,272 + $60,714

$74,986

2016

$8,009 (+4.3%)

$14,180 + $60,322

$74,502

2015

$7,682 (−1.0%)

$14,180 + $60,322

$74,502

2013

$7,757 (−0.4%)

$14,607 + $62,141

$76,748

2012

$7,785 (+0.3%)

$15,877 + $67,545

$83,422

2011

$7,765 (+0.8%)

$17,544 + $74,635

$92,179

2010

$7,707 (+1.4%)

$18,966 + $80,686

$99,652

2008

$7,601 (+6.6%)

$20,155 + $85,745

$105,900

2007

$7,128

$20,155 + $85,745

$105,900

*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
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,334

Year built

1968

Style

Other

County

Will County

APN

2315272010100000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

R-1*

Residential-Single-family District

R-1, R-2 and R-2A districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on large lots in areas served by paved roads and where police, fire and emergency medical services are readily available. As with all residential districts, R-1, R-2 and R-2A districts also allow some other uses typically found within residential areas in Will County; Conservation design subdivisions are allowed and encouraged for new residential developments in R-1, R-2 and R-2A districts.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 15
# of Garage Spaces: 7
# of Parking (Total): 8
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,Multiple Garages
Driveway: Circular

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

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

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 35 x 30
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 27 x 16
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 16
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 21 x 11
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Parquet

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, In-Law Arrangement
# of Rooms: 9

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher
Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 4,690

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 2380
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Sq Ft: 4,690
Upper Sq Ft: 2310
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 2315272010100000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 331 X 663
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Lot Features: Lake Front, Pond(s), Water Rights
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,009.26
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: VA
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Baseboard, Indv Controls
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Water Rights, Street Paved

School Information
Elementary School District: 201u
Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
High School District: 201u

Location Information
Township: CRETE
Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
Directions: 394 to Cottage Grove to Root Drive or turn East off 394 on Bemeis Road and back North on Mudd Road

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 2315272010100000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Balmoral Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

Crete-Monee Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

4/10

Crete-Monee High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° 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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Crete, IL • 60417

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$234,000 – $283,000

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Home values near 26344 S Root Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26349 South Root Dr, Crete, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4277 Sq. Ft.	$602,487
26450 South Root Dr, Crete, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1595 Sq. Ft.	$346,401

Address	Redfin Estimate
26407 South Root Dr, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3422 Sq. Ft.	$346,338
516 East Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2941 Sq. Ft.	$425,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
26310 South Root Dr, Crete, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$559,546
541 Old Mud Rd, Crete, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$392,630

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