$349,500
SOLD JUN 24, 2026

1549 Wayne Dr Crete, IL 60417

Crete Area
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,485 Sq Ft
1996 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 24, 2026

$141 Per Sq Ft

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Crete-Monee High School Rated 9+
  • Property is near park
  • 4-minute walk to Heritage Park

About This Home

As of June 2026

BUILDER'S OWN HOME, FIRST TIME TO MARKET for this expanded 4 bedroom/2 bath quad-level home with 3-CAR ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE! ~ Covered front porch & ceramic-tiled foyer WELCOME ALL TO THE LIGHT-FILLED LIVING ROOM/dining room combo, perfect for entertaining your guests or your own relaxation time ~ Kitchen features include a MASSIVE 8 FT ISLAND with abundant seating, tons of cabinets & counter space, dramatic SKYLIGHT, roomy PANTRY, and a GENEROUS BREAKFAST AREA with SLIDING DOORS to your private deck ~ Up the stairs, you'll find a SPACIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM boasting double closets & deep hexagonal trey ceiling, shared master bathroom with WHIRLPOOL TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER, and 2 additional spacious bedrooms, one also with double closets ~ And that's not all! The lower level lends itself to a RELATED LIVING set up with its dedicated COVERED SIDE ENTRANCE, 4TH BEDROOM, FULL BATHROOM, & HUGE FAMILY ROOM featuring lots of windows/natural light and a beautiful brick WOODBURNING FIREPLACE ~ And still there's the SUB-BASEMENT with no shortage of space, ready for your ideas: be they for a home theatre, exercise room, rec room, and/or hobby area ~ ANDERSEN WINDOWS throughout, NEW CARPETING in living/dining/family rooms, TREY CEILINGS in foyer/living room/dining room/primary bedroom, INCREDIBLE STORAGE with closets of every kind everywhere (linen, pantry, coat, storage, you name it), 75 gallon water heater, and AWESOME 3-CAR GARAGE WITH ITS OWN FURNACE & THERMOSTAT, and overhead doors with toplights ~ Outdoor living offers a SUPER DEEP LOT with trees at the back for privacy, a generous grassy backyard, OPEN LAND to the west, COVERED FRONT PORCH spanning the width of the house, & LARGE 27x10 PRIVATE DECK at the kitchen sliding doors ~ FANTASTIC LOCATION near quaint downtown Crete's dining & shops, x-ways & Metra train, and numerous parks & nature preserves ~ THIS IS AN AMAZING HOME READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cara Dulaitis

Re/Max 10 License #475171505 Listed on: 04/13/2026

Re/Max 10

Co-Listed By

Greta McKenna

Re/Max 10 License #475141745

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Deanda

Realty of America, LLC License #475111174

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,387

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 97x131x84x160
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Quad-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,485 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Goose Creek Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,387

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Subdivision Name: Goose Creek
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2485
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2485
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Garden Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3346
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 97x131x84x160
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5387.06
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2012
Sold by
Vaughan Don
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2008
Sold by
Comber Frank J
Bought by
Comber Frank J and Comber Teresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,511
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2000
Sold by
Comber Cynthia L
Bought by
Comber Frank J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
8.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1996
Sold by
First United Bank
Bought by
Comber Frank J and Comber Cynthia L
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Joint Tenancy Deed $28,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,263 FHA
Previous Owner $250,985 FHA
Previous Owner $254,511 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $76,205 Balloon
Previous Owner $155,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2026 06/24/26 Sold $349,500 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2026 05/06/26 For Sale $349,500 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
05/03/2026 05/03/26 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2026 04/13/26 For Sale $349,500 -- $141 / Sq Ft
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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
2025 $5,387 $94,172 $20,663 $73,509
2024 $5,387 $89,263 $19,586 $69,677
2023 $5,543 $79,706 $17,489 $62,217
2022 $7,356 $70,837 $15,543 $55,294
2021 $6,928 $64,857 $14,231 $50,626
2020 $7,474 $67,047 $14,269 $52,778
2019 $7,209 $63,014 $13,411 $49,603
2018 $7,096 $61,657 $13,122 $48,535
2017 $6,959 $56,800 $12,088 $44,712
2016 $6,640 $56,433 $12,010 $44,423
2015 $6,907 $54,923 $11,689 $43,234
2014 $6,907 $55,478 $11,807 $43,671
2013 $6,907 $59,816 $9,263 $50,553
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12608523

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-17-217-002

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