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About this home
Historic 1920s Sears Craftsman in the heart of downtown Crete. Close to schools, restaurants & coffee shops, this charming 3 BR 2 bath home w/ unfinished basement boasts HARDWOOD floors, original woodwork, a cozy enclosed porch, formal dining room plus a den/office. So much charm with the grand staircase, high ceilings & custom built-ins! Kitchen updated with updated stainless appliances, subway tile backsplash, updated flooring & refreshed cabinetry. All 3 bedrooms upstairs include HW floors & walk in closets. Upstairs bathroom is a work in progress. Main floor full 2nd bathroom just off the den/office area with French doors to the spacious living room. Full unfinished basement w/exterior access for plenty of extra storage. Updates include NEW FURNACE & CENTRAL AIR (Oct 2025), & windows have been replaced w/vinyl clad windows. Water heater (2020) & newer water softener. Newer detached garage in back with alley access. Home in good shape, but selling strictly AS-IS; requires some small projects w/conventional financing only or cash; priced accordingly. Don't miss this hidden gem!
Vintage 20's Sears catalog home. Original hardwood & trim, high ceiling. Newer kitchen & baths, windows. Enclosed front and rear porch. Walk out basement has oversized 2 car garage with alley access. Walk to grade school. Great opportunity for sweat equity buyer or investor looking for the next project
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08154195
Jan 21, 2013
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07501384
Jul 23, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$165,500
$69/sq ft
Jun 18, 2010
Pending
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Jun 10, 2010
Contingent
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Apr 15, 2010
Listed (New)
$179,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1990
Sold
$81,500
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$81,500
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,646 (+4.0%)
$11,115 + $50,705
$61,820
2023
$5,429 (+7.7%)
$9,925 + $45,276
$55,201
2022
$5,041 (−7.9%)
$8,821 + $40,238
$49,059
2021
$5,473 (+2.7%)
$8,076 + $36,841
$44,917
2020
$5,328 (+2.8%)
$7,569 + $34,528
$42,097
2019
$5,185 (+19.8%)
$7,114 + $32,451
$39,565
2018
$4,326 (+6.5%)
$6,961 + $31,752
$38,713
2017
$4,064 (−13.8%)
$6,413 + $29,251
$35,664
2015
$4,712 (+0.6%)
$6,372 + $29,062
$35,434
2013
$4,684 (+2.6%)
$6,564 + $29,938
$36,502
2012
$4,567 (+9.6%)
$7,135 + $32,541
$39,676
2011
$4,168 (+1.5%)
$7,884 + $35,957
$43,841
2010
$4,106 (+2.6%)
$8,523 + $38,872
$47,395
2008
$4,000 (+6.1%)
$9,057 + $41,309
$50,366
2007
$3,768
$9,057 + $41,309
$50,366
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,536
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1926
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
2315093100110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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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
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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