Contractor owned classic 2-story in downtown Crete walking distance to everything. Built before 1900, this wonderful property has vintage touches throughout including custom trim, hardware, doors, staircase, and hardwood floors with a walnut inlay. Eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, high base trim, skylight, new flooring, walk-in pantry. Roomy main floor includes living room & family room, office/nook, kitchen and enclosed porch. Full bath upstairs features claw-foot tub, skylight, granite tile, pedestal sink, and is shared with the master bedroom. Basement has exterior entry, 150 amp circuit breakers, copper water lines, PVC drain lines, security glass block windows for light and water softener. Nice rear deck overlooks privacy yard. Covered front porch ideal for relaxing and watching the world go by. Note huge workshop/garage measures 36' x 34' has 1/2 bath, 220 electric and separate 100 amp circuit breaker service. Perfect for toy storage, mechanic, man-cave. Literally one block from most amenities including the post office, local restaurants like Aurelio's, Pizza Hut, Smokey Joe's, Wood's Corner, and The Edge coffee shop. Fitness Premier & Curves, NEW convenience store/gas stop, auto repair, BMO Harris bank, & more. If you are looking for the charm of yesteryear combined with the "walk-to" convenience of a downtown location....this is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1862Year Built
9,570 sq ftLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Bruce Hackel• RE/MAX 10
Bought with Yvette Ivy• Rice Property Management & Realty L.L.C.
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,110 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,783
Year built
1862
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
2315084280030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 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 Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 6
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
Parcel Number: 2315084280030000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 72.5 X 132
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,949.84
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 201U
Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
High School District: 201U
Location Information
Township: Crete
Corporate Limits: Crete
Directions: Rt. 1 (Dixie Highway) to Cass West to house
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,783
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,110 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1862
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 2315084280030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Crete Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Crete-Monee Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Crete-Monee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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 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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Historical weather
Crete, IL • 60417
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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