Seller's Agent in 2025
Rosaura Alfaro
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(773) 517-2671
54 Total Sales
1374 Benton St Crete, IL 60417
Crete AreaEstimated Value: $296,000 - $379,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,113
Sq Ft
$110/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Finished Attic
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Crete-Monee High School Rated 9+
- Attic
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of April 2025New and improved price. The home is VA and FHA-ready. Visit this grand 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom vintage home that has been beautifully renovated while retaining its character and charm. The open-concept main floor features a dramatic foyer with a new tile floor, a turned staircase, large living and dining areas with gleaming bamboo flooring, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is stunning, with quartz countertops, glass subway tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar with pendant lights, and a walk-in pantry. The fantastic sun/spa room is a highlight, with a vaulted ceiling, windows all around, skylight, hot tub, sliding doors to the patio, and an adjacent full bath and 4th bedroom. Upstairs, you will find a huge master suite with space for a sitting area, 2 reach-in closets, a private bath with granite vanity and double sinks, plus 2 additional spacious bedrooms and a full hall bath. Other home highlights include a brick exterior, dual staircases, curved walls, beveled glass front door, oversized windows, recessed lighting, and French doors. The full basement with exterior access is finished with a rec room, 6th bedroom, an office, and a laundry room. A recently finished extra-large bedroom is also located in the walk-up attic. The home has newer windows, plumbing, 200 amp electrical, furnace and A/C, drywall, Nest thermostat, internet extenders on every level with no dead zones, and lighting. The oversized 2.5-car garage has alley access. The property also features an expansive covered front porch and a fenced yard. This charming home is located in the quaint town of Crete, close to shopping, dining, and the Metra train.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475167834 Listed on: 09/28/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,102
Year Built
- Built in 1903
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 72x133x71x133
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3,113 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2023
Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rosaura Alfaro
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Tomaka
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$298,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
2.76%
Views
1495
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.42%
Original Mortgage
$298,000
Interest Rate
0.0675%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jun 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cara Dulaitis
Re/Max 10
Buyer's Agent
Rosaura Alfaro
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$240,900
Sold Price
$240,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$236,536
Interest Rate
0.031%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 2, 2018
Closed on
Feb 10, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert O'Hara
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Warnita Taylor
Taylor Realty Partners LLC
List Price
$72,800
Sold Price
$81,200
Premium/Discount to List
$8,400
11.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
108.50%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 2, 2018
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert O'Hara
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Warnita Taylor
Taylor Realty Partners LLC
List Price
$72,800
Sold Price
$81,200
Premium/Discount to List
$8,400
11.54%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
0.0785%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $298,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $240,900 | Chicago Title Land Trust Co | ||
| -- | Attorney | ||
| $81,200 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| -- | Attorney | ||
| $225,000 | Atg | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $310,000 | ||
| Closed | $298,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $6,906 | ||
| Previous Owner | $235,614 | ||
| Previous Owner | $236,536 | ||
| Previous Owner | $85,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $202,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $70,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | Sold | $298,000 | +2.8% | $96 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/10/2025 03/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | For Sale | $290,000 | 0.0% | $93 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/24/2025 01/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/28/2024 12/28/24 | Price Changed | $290,000 | -7.9% | $93 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/22/2024 08/22/24 | Price Changed | $315,000 | -1.6% | $101 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | Price Changed | $320,000 | 0.0% | $103 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | For Sale | $320,000 | -3.0% | $103 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/18/2024 04/18/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/05/2024 03/05/24 | Price Changed | $330,000 | -1.5% | $106 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | Price Changed | $335,000 | 0.0% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | For Sale | $335,000 | +12.4% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/06/2023 12/06/23 | Off Market | $298,000 | -- | -- | |
| 11/28/2023 11/28/23 | Price Changed | $345,000 | -4.2% | $111 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/13/2023 10/13/23 | Price Changed | $360,000 | -4.0% | $116 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/29/2023 09/29/23 | For Sale | $375,000 | +55.7% | $120 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/09/2020 07/09/20 | Sold | $240,900 | 0.0% | $77 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/29/2020 05/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/22/2020 05/22/20 | For Sale | $240,900 | +196.7% | $77 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/16/2019 01/16/19 | Sold | $81,200 | +11.5% | $26 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/16/2018 11/16/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/02/2018 11/02/18 | For Sale | $72,800 | -- | $23 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $3,925 | $117,061 | $12,871 | $104,190 |
| 2023 | $11,441 | $104,528 | $11,493 | $93,035 |
| 2022 | $11,102 | $92,897 | $10,214 | $82,683 |
| 2021 | $9,633 | $85,055 | $9,352 | $75,703 |
| 2020 | $9,386 | $74,154 | $8,765 | $65,389 |
| 2019 | $7,733 | $59,011 | $8,238 | $50,773 |
| 2018 | $6,843 | $57,741 | $8,061 | $49,680 |
| 2017 | $6,465 | $53,193 | $7,426 | $45,767 |
| 2016 | $6,423 | $52,849 | $7,378 | $45,471 |
| 2015 | $6,331 | $51,435 | $7,181 | $44,254 |
| 2014 | $6,331 | $51,955 | $7,254 | $44,701 |
| 2013 | $6,331 | $54,443 | $7,601 | $46,842 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Rosaura Alfaro
-
Phillip Tomaka
P
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Phillip Tomaka
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
(773) 234-4663
13 Total Sales
-
Cara Dulaitis
Seller's Agent in 2020
Cara Dulaitis
Re/Max 10
(708) 227-7530
460 Total Sales
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Greta McKenna
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Greta McKenna
Re/Max 10
(708) 567-0288
63 Total Sales
-
Robert O'Hara
Seller's Agent in 2019
Robert O'Hara
RE/MAX 10
(708) 473-9931
123 Total Sales
-
Tom Adams
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Tom Adams
eXp Realty
(219) 805-5178
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11871827
APN: 23-15-08-427-015
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