Starter-home-opportunity-extraordinaire! Come check out this budget-friendly vintage-style Cape Cod located within a 5-minute walking distance to charming downtown Crete. Inside find efficiently designed sunny interior with newer flooring throughout. Large living/dining room combo. Bright kitchen awaiting your design ideas. Recently remodeled ceramic tile bathrooms. 3 bedrooms upstairs plus lifestyle adjustable 4th bedroom or office/den on main level. Unfinished basement great for storage. Side access driveway to a versatile outbuilding for use as a 2-car garage. Please note, the current price reflects some TLC needed (outbuilding-garage needs floor, house need some updates but this isn't a major-fixer upper) but at this price at this location this house presents great value. Wave goodbye to your landlord & say hello to ownership. Easy to see & to buy so schedule your viewing before it's gone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,623 sq ftLot Size
$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Domasik• RE/MAX 10 in the Park
Bought with Lorena Ramirez-Carrillo• YUB Realty Inc
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Karen Lyons
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 557 Division St
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12153380
Dec 9, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$145,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 5, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 3, 2024
Listed (Active)
$139,873
$100/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12089343
Sep 3, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2024
Price Changed
*
Jul 25, 2024
Relisted (Active)
—
Jul 23, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jul 12, 2024
Relisted (Active)
—
Jul 2, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 21, 2024
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12057548
May 21, 2024
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2024
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12043460
May 15, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2024
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11988708
Apr 30, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 2024
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07777772
Feb 18, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$38,000
$27/sq ft
Feb 16, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2012
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
$42,935
$31/sq ft
Nov 10, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$44,164
$32/sq ft
Nov 9, 2011
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Sep 3, 2011
Contingent
—
Jul 2, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$59,000
$42/sq ft
May 27, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$75,000
$54/sq ft
May 13, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$77,800
$56/sq ft
Apr 15, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
$79,650
$57/sq ft
Apr 11, 2011
Listed (New)
$86,200
$62/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07652522
Apr 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Oct 8, 2010
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07490707
Oct 6, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2010
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07342272
Apr 6, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2009
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06835362
Apr 18, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2008
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06756685
Feb 27, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 21, 2007
Listed
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06527137
Nov 24, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Jul 24, 2003
Sold
$62,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,075 (+2.1%)
$6,362 + $36,833
$43,195
2023
$4,968 (+10.6%)
$6,362 + $36,833
$43,195
2022
$4,494 (+1.0%)
$5,654 + $32,735
$38,389
2021
$4,448 (+2.7%)
$5,177 + $31,323
$36,500
2020
$4,330 (+2.8%)
$4,852 + $29,356
$34,208
2019
$4,213 (+1.3%)
$4,560 + $27,590
$32,150
2018
$4,160 (+4.8%)
$4,462 + $26,996
$31,458
2017
$3,970 (+3.7%)
$4,111 + $24,870
$28,981
2015
$3,829 (+36.8%)
$4,084 + $24,709
$28,793
2013
$2,798 (+2.5%)
$4,207 + $17,600
$21,807
2012
$2,728 (+2.8%)
$4,573 + $19,130
$23,703
2011
$2,655 (+2.0%)
$5,053 + $21,138
$26,191
2010
$2,602 (+3.0%)
$5,463 + $22,852
$28,315
2008
$2,526 (+6.1%)
$5,805 + $24,285
$30,090
2007
$2,380
$5,805 + $24,285
$30,090
Tax history for 557 Division St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,075 (+2.1%)
$6,362 + $36,833
$43,195
2023
$4,968 (+10.6%)
$6,362 + $36,833
$43,195
2022
$4,494 (+1.0%)
$5,654 + $32,735
$38,389
2021
$4,448 (+2.7%)
$5,177 + $31,323
$36,500
2020
$4,330 (+2.8%)
$4,852 + $29,356
$34,208
2019
$4,213 (+1.3%)
$4,560 + $27,590
$32,150
2018
$4,160 (+4.8%)
$4,462 + $26,996
$31,458
2017
$3,970 (+3.7%)
$4,111 + $24,870
$28,981
2015
$3,829 (+36.8%)
$4,084 + $24,709
$28,793
2013
$2,798 (+2.5%)
$4,207 + $17,600
$21,807
2012
$2,728 (+2.8%)
$4,573 + $19,130
$23,703
2011
$2,655 (+2.0%)
$5,053 + $21,138
$26,191
2010
$2,602 (+3.0%)
$5,463 + $22,852
$28,315
2008
$2,526 (+6.1%)
$5,805 + $24,285
$30,090
2007
$2,380
$5,805 + $24,285
$30,090
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,267
Year built
1900
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
2315084260130000
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: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Asphalt,Side Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 13
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 898
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Washer
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,398
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Main Sq Ft: 898
Model: CAPE COD
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2012
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,296
Total Sq Ft: 1,398
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 898
Upper Sq Ft: 500
Parcel Number: 2315084260130000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 45X125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Landscaped
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,968.12
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
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
Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
High School District: 201U
Location Information
Township: Crete
Corporate Limits: Crete
Directions: RTE 1 TO DIVISION, W TO ADDRESS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,625 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 2315084260130000
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
Balmoral Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
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 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
$147,000 – $178,000
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