Seller motivated! $5,000 toward buyer closing costs. Charming Vintage Home with Endless Possibilities in Downtown Crete** This beautifully maintained vintage home offers exceptional versatility and character. It can be utilized as a spacious single-family residence, a home with related living, or a two-unit investment property with a separate entrance. The home features **3 bedrooms, 3 full baths**, a ** finished basement with gas starter fireplace**, and sits on a **large corner lot** in the heart of **quiet, downtown Crete**. Original details throughout include **hardwood floors, solid wood doors, 8-inch baseboards, decorative colonnades, vintage hardware**, and a **built-in window seat** in the living room with 2 build in bookcases. The **main-level kitchen** is expansive with ample cabinetry and a charming **butler's pantry**. The **heated, enclosed front porch** offers two additional rooms, ideal for an office, guest room/bedroom room, or den. The **second level** provides a large living area, second kitchen, and private space and a bedroom with french doors-perfect for related living or rental potential. The **basement** includes a full bath, family room with fireplace, laundry/utility room, workshop area, and abundant storage. Conveniently located near **downtown Crete's shops, dining, local businesses, parks, and community events**, this property combines classic architectural details with modern versatility. **Don't miss this unique opportunity-schedule your showing today!
Contingent
Price cut: $5K (12/18)
$288,500
640 2nd St, Crete, IL 60417
3beds
2,545sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
0.29 Acres Lot
$281,600 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Family room with fireplaceBedroom with french doorsLarge corner lotSolid wood doorsSecond kitchenAbundant storageDecorative colonnades
- 133 days |
- 150 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 05, 2026 at 06:50pm
Listing courtesy of:
Brenda Morgan, ABR 708-837-8305,
RE/MAX 10
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12499225
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Enclosed Porch Heated, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 486 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,545 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X128
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2315084100170000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Crete
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,791
- Annual tax amount: $9,865
- Date on market: 10/21/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$281,600
$268,000 - $296,000
$3,096/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Contingent | $288,500$113/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $288,500-1.7%$113/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $293,500+182.2%$115/sqft |
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| 1/31/2017 | Sold | $104,000-3.6%$41/sqft |
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| 11/10/2016 | Price change | $107,900-4.4%$42/sqft |
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| 10/1/2016 | Price change | $112,900-3.5%$44/sqft |
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| 9/9/2016 | Price change | $117,000-1.7%$46/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Price change | $119,000-4%$47/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $124,000+2380%$49/sqft |
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| 2/26/2016 | Sold | $5,000-96.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/19/2016 | Price change | $127,000-1.6%$50/sqft |
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| 10/13/2015 | Price change | $129,000-0.8%$51/sqft |
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| 9/5/2015 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$51/sqft |
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| 8/27/2015 | Price change | $135,000+0.1%$53/sqft |
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| 7/27/2015 | Price change | $134,900-2.9%$53/sqft |
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| 7/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $139,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $299 +10.6% | $2,597 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $270 +4.9% | $2,308 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $257 +2.7% | $2,113 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $251 +2.8% | $1,980 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $244 +1.3% | $1,861 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $241 +4.8% | $1,821 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $230 -66.9% | $1,678 -66.9% |
| 2016 | $695 +1.2% | $5,066 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $686 | $4,930 -1% |
| 2014 | $686 +2.4% | $4,980 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $670 +2.6% | $5,219 -8% |
| 2012 | $653 +2.8% | $5,673 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $636 +2% | $6,269 -7.5% |
| 2010 | $623 +3% | $6,777 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $605 +6.1% | $7,202 |
| 2008 | $570 | $7,202 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $6,916 +6.5% |
| 2006 | $534 +3.1% | $6,491 +5.3% |
| 2005 | $518 0% | $6,164 +2.9% |
| 2004 | $518 +4% | $5,989 +4% |
| 2003 | $498 | $5,758 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,880/mo
Principal & interest
$1358
Property taxes
$522
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60417
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Crete Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Crete-Monee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Crete-Monee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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