Elizabeth Botello
eXp Realty
(708) 340-6997
184 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$230,000 Price
521 Michael Ave Crete, IL 60417
Crete AreaEstimated Value: $188,000 - $209,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,659
Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- Crete-Monee High School Rated 9+
- Walk-In Closet
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Have you ever wanted an easy fixer upper? Just a little cosmetic work will bring this to it's full value! 3-bed, 2-bath split-level in Crete with major updates already done! Features a finished basement with a full bath (2023), new roof, siding, and gutters (all 2024), central A/C (2022), washer/dryer (2023), main level bath remodeled (2019), and new sewer connection (2024). Spacious layout, eat-in kitchen, original hardwoods waiting to be restored, and large back yard with 2-car detached garage and a playground just across the street! Cosmetic updates will unlock great equity. Conveniently located in walking distance to quaint downtown Crete as well as the famous Smoky Joe's BBQ, parks, schools, and I-394.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
1% Lists Real Estate Solutions License #471022741 Listed on: 07/08/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,769
Year Built
- Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2023
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66x116
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,659 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Partial Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Gordon Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Edward Pluchar
1% Lists Real Estate Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Barboza
Village Realty, Inc.
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$189,625
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,375
-2.76%
Views
49
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
$8,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$151,700
Outstanding Balance
$150,455
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,234
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Crete, IL
-
Elizabeth Botello
-
Jacquelyn Jenke
Jacquelyn Jenke
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(219) 666-8254
72 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$195,000 Price
-
George Venturella
George Venturella
Century 21 Circle
(708) 505-7886
171 Total Sales
2 in Crete
$165K - $400K Price Range
-
Jeanine Czerwin
Jeanine Czerwin
Wirtz Real Estate Group Inc.
(708) 571-2864
80 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$199,900 Price
-
Joseph Burdick
Joseph Burdick
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
(779) 242-2833
154 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$505,000 Price
-
Sofia Salazar
Sofia Salazar
(219) 501-5009
52 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$270,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $189,625 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $151,700 | ||
| Previous Owner | $82,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $189,625 | -2.8% | $114 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Sale | $195,000 | -- | $118 / 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 | $6,107 | $64,356 | $9,490 | $54,866 |
| 2023 | $5,073 | $57,466 | $8,474 | $48,992 |
| 2022 | $4,691 | $51,072 | $7,531 | $43,541 |
| 2021 | $2,729 | $46,760 | $6,895 | $39,865 |
| 2020 | $2,835 | $41,332 | $6,462 | $34,870 |
| 2019 | $2,935 | $38,846 | $6,073 | $32,773 |
| 2018 | $2,962 | $37,490 | $5,942 | $31,548 |
| 2017 | $3,068 | $34,537 | $5,474 | $29,063 |
| 2016 | $3,071 | $34,314 | $5,439 | $28,875 |
| 2015 | $3,132 | $33,395 | $5,293 | $28,102 |
| 2014 | $3,132 | $33,732 | $5,346 | $28,386 |
| 2013 | $3,132 | $35,347 | $5,602 | $29,745 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Edward Pluchar
Seller's Agent in 2025
Edward Pluchar
1% Lists Real Estate Solutions
(815) 931-2279
318 Total Sales
-
Melissa Barboza
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Melissa Barboza
Village Realty, Inc.
(708) 739-6220
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12409281
APN: 23-15-17-208-013
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