Original family estate is offering this all-brick 1315 sq. ft. ranch home in downtown Crete. Home backs up to the Crete grade school sports field area and the school's playground is a stone's throw away. The main level offers 3 nice size bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large eating area in the country kitchen and living room with wood burning fireplace currently using added gas logs. Hardwood floors are throughout the main floor, and a stone kitchen counter has been installed. The basement area features a second kitchen area, family room, office, bath with a separate shower area, laundry area, and a storage area/work room. The sunroom is accessed through the 1.5 car garage has a built-in gas grill overlooking the private back yard. Built in 1957 the home does need some decorating touches and minor repairs, but the seller has just had the entire home freshly professionally painted to include the basement providing clean walls for your decorative finishes. Enjoy all the amenities of living walking distance to the downtown area and schools with living in small town America yet minutes away from the Metra and major Interstate commuting to Chicago.
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$195,000
381 W Exchange St, Crete, IL 60417
3beds
1,315sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
-- sqft lot
$199,600 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$2,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$199,600
$190,000 - $210,000
$2,406/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 09, 2025 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Robert Showalter, ABR,CRS 708-997-2211,
McColly Real Estate
Bought with:
Corrina Whalen
Realty Executives Premier Illinois
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12430028
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 377 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X29
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,315 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Dimensions: 73X133X73X122
- Features: Wooded, Backs to Public GRND, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2315093180060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Crete
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $195,000$148/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430028 | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $195,000$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430028 | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430028 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,254 -16.5% | $65,463 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $3,897 -3.9% | $58,179 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $4,056 -3.7% | $53,267 +1.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60417
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Crete Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Crete-Monee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Crete-Monee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 201U
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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