NOT LISTED FOR SALE

239 W Exchange St Crete, IL 60417

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $283,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2024

Last sale price $230,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,861/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2024

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - BEST AND HIGHEST DUE BY 6PM ON MONDAY, 5/20. Discover country living just minutes from downtown Crete! Step through the welcoming white picket fence into a sprawling 1 acre yard, leading up to a picturesque 2-story home. Inside, be greeted by a heated four-season room boasting exposed beam ceilings, a wood-burning stove, and abundant natural light. Host meals with family and friends in the spacious formal dining room. The living room is the perfect place to gather, anchored by a timeless fireplace. Enjoy meals in the bright kitchen with ample storage and a dinette space. A recently remodeled full bath completes the main level. A handy mudroom with garage and patio access completes the main level. Upstairs, retreat to the spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, alongside two additional bedrooms and another updated full bath. Outside, unwind on the raised deck overlooking the lush one-acre yard adorned with mature trees. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a 2.5 car garage with bonus workshop area. Noteworthy features include a water filtration and reverse osmosis system, as well as a new roof and vinyl siding installed in 2021. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and schools, with easy interstate access. A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing. Don't miss the chance to make this your dream home! Home being sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Kingsbury

Redfin Corporation License #475177202 Listed on: 05/16/2024

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Arseneau

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475131613

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,366

Year Built

  • Built in 1859 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Porch

Schools

  • Crete Elementary School
  • Crete-Monee Middle School
  • Crete-Monee High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Community Well
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,366

Year Built

Built in 1859 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1859
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Softener
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Crete Elementary School
  • High School: Crete-Monee High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Crete-Monee Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Dimensions: 43560
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4365.98
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Simeon Maximo A and Simeon Ligaya
Bought by
Licea Carmen
Seller's Agent
Melissa Kingsbury
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Arseneau
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.22%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$267,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Outstanding Balance
$215,770
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$52,152

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2015
Closed on
Feb 3, 2016
Sold by
Siemienas Rochelle A and Siemienas Luke
Bought by
Simeon Maximo A and Simeon Ligaya
Seller's Agent
Jim Nealis
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Aldwin Moraga
Metru Real Estate LLC
List Price
$129,950
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,950
-5.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2009
Sold by
Beemster Richard A and Beemster Barbara M
Bought by
Boersma Rochelle Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Jensen Sean T and Jensen Camille Y Gonzalez
Bought by
Beemster Richard A and Beemster Barbara M

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
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1999
Sold by
Barron Thomas M
Bought by
Jensen Sean T and Jensen Camille Y Gonzalez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,490
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Licea Carmen $230,000 Fidelity National Title
Simeon Maximo A $123,000 First American Title
Boersma Rochelle Ann $137,000 None Available
Beemster Richard A $185,000 Amerititle Inc
Jensen Sean T $117,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Licea Carmen $218,500
Previous Owner Boersma Rochelle Ann $97,000
Previous Owner Beemster Richard A $130,000
Previous Owner Jensen Sean T $113,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Sold $230,000 +2.2% $115 / Sq Ft
05/21/2024 05/21/24 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $225,000 +82.9% $113 / Sq Ft
02/03/2016 02/03/16 Sold $123,000 -5.3% $62 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/13/2015 10/13/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 For Sale $129,950 +5.7% $65 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Off Market $123,000 -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 Price Changed $129,950 -7.1% $65 / Sq Ft
08/24/2015 08/24/15 Price Changed $139,950 -3.4% $70 / Sq Ft
08/01/2015 08/01/15 Price Changed $144,950 -6.5% $72 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 For Sale $154,950 -- $77 / Sq Ft
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 $5,643 $69,787 $13,559 $56,228
2023 $5,643 $62,315 $12,107 $50,208
2022 $5,327 $48,296 $10,760 $37,536
2021 $4,048 $44,219 $9,852 $34,367
2020 $3,853 $41,442 $9,233 $32,209
2019 $3,663 $38,950 $8,678 $30,272
2018 $4,247 $38,111 $8,491 $29,620
2017 $3,988 $35,109 $7,822 $27,287
2016 $3,960 $34,882 $7,771 $27,111
2015 $3,897 $33,948 $7,563 $26,385
2014 $3,897 $34,291 $7,639 $26,652
2013 $3,897 $35,933 $8,005 $27,928
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12057296

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-09-400-008