$290,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

1208 Main St Crete, IL 60417

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
1906 Built

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Mud Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2025

Beautiful and charming 2-story home with Victorian architectural design, amazingly well maintained and updated. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Main level has an updated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances. Spacious formal living room with bay window and dining room with wood-laminate flooring. Also, an updated full bath and a bedroom with tray ceiling. The side entrance has a porch and mudroom for your convenience. The upper level has been nicely updated with full bath, 2nd Kitchen with refrigerator, laundry area and three bedrooms. Pull-down stairs to the attic for additional storage. Full basement with exterior access. Large, front porch with columns and natural stone. Double-sized lot with room to play yard games. Beautifully landscaped with perennials, lilacs, flowering magnolia tree, fish pond, fire pit, and stone patio. Huge 28'x22' garage (will fit 2-3 cars) and 4 designated parking spots in back. This home can easily be converted back into two apartments if desired for related Living or Income; all utilities are on separate meters, two entrances and shared coin laundry in basement. Two zones of heating and cooling for main level and 2nd level. There are also 2 electrical panels of 200 and 100 amps. Library, parks, post office, restaurants, coffee shop and ice cream are within walking distance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Higgins

McColly Real Estate License #475133388 Listed on: 05/02/2025

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rishawn Boone

Rishawn Boone, Realtor License #471022294

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,725

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 78x136

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,996 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,725

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Other
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1996
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Kitchen, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3050
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Plus a basement of approx 994 sq ft.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • List Price: 289000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 201U

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 78X136
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6725
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Boonstra Peter and Boonstra Mary
Bought by
Griffin Grady and Reed Summer
Seller's Agent
James Higgins
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rishawn Boone
Rishawn Boone, Realtor
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.01%
Views
179

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.57%
Original Mortgage
$284,747
Outstanding Balance
$284,525
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$875

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
First Midfirst Bank
Bought by
Boonstra Peter and Boonstra Mary
Seller's Agent
Cara Dulaitis
Re/Max 10
Buyer's Agent
Claudie Ursitti
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$177,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-6.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.38%
Original Mortgage
$123,900
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2008
Sold by
Crete Marketplace Llc
Bought by
First Midwest Bank and Trust #8462

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2008
Sold by
Bank Of New York
Bought by
Crete Marketplace Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2007
Sold by
Brown Angela
Bought by
Bank Of New York and Certificate Holders Cwalt Inc Alternativ

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2007
Sold by
Brown Angela
Bought by
Bank Of New York and Certificateholders Cwalt Inc Alternative

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Ray Donald
Bought by
Brown Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Hartig Richard M and Hartig Margaret A
Bought by
Ray Donald L and Ray Jean D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
8.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Nordstrom Glen David and Nordstrom Paullette Phyllis
Bought by
Hartig Richard M and Hartig Margaret A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $177,000 Alliance Title Corp
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $100,000 First American Title
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $162,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $215,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $140,000 Title One
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $284,747 FHA
Previous Owner $67,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $140,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $126,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $290,000 +0.3% $145 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $289,000 -1.7% $145 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $294,000 -1.7% $147 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $299,000 +68.9% $150 / Sq Ft
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Sold $177,000 -6.8% --
07/25/2018 07/25/18 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 For Sale $189,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,725 $80,109 $15,238 $64,871
2023 $6,725 $71,533 $13,607 $57,926
2022 $6,870 $64,685 $12,093 $52,592
2021 $6,486 $59,224 $11,072 $48,152
2020 $6,266 $55,505 $10,377 $45,128
2019 $6,050 $52,167 $9,753 $42,414
2018 $6,751 $51,044 $9,543 $41,501
2017 $6,442 $47,023 $8,791 $38,232
2016 $6,405 $46,719 $8,734 $37,985
2015 $6,176 $45,468 $8,500 $36,968
2014 $6,176 $45,927 $8,586 $37,341
2013 $6,176 $48,126 $8,997 $39,129
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12354670

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-09-300-007