$222,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025

657 1st St Crete, IL 60417

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,323 Sq Ft
1944 Built

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this charming home located in the heart of Crete! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort and functionality, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to a bright and open living area with large windows that bring in plenty of natural light. The kitchen features ample cabinet space, a cozy dining area, breakfast bar, and a layout that flows seamlessly into the main living spaces. This home has a generously-sized bedroom on the main level and two more upstairs. There is also a large cedar closet off of the upstairs hallway. The spacious bedrooms offer great closet space and flexibility for home office or guest room needs. There are hardwood floors under the carpet in the upstairs bedrooms. This home is equipped with a European style central air mini-split system that also functions as a heat source in addition to the boiler heat. Enjoy a full, partially finished basement perfect for a recreation room, home gym, or extra storage. Outside, the large backyard provides a peaceful retreat with room to garden, relax, or entertain. A detached 2-car garage adds convenience and additional storage. Situated on a quiet street near local parks, schools, and downtown Crete shops and dining-this home offers small-town charm with easy access to major highways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Derman

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty License #475157788 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

Co-Listed By

Shannon Newton

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty License #475206513

Last Buyer's Agent

Martha McDuffie

Century 21 Integra License #475140421

Century 21 Integra

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,943

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49.7x128.3x49.8x128.2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,323 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,943

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1323
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 49.7X128.3X49.8X128.2
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 1943
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 14, 2025
Sold by
Nevills Linda M
Bought by
Herron Lavonne and Pankey Betty
Seller's Agent
Mary Derman
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Martha McDuffie
Century 21 Integra
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$222,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
3.26%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$217,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.40%
Original Mortgage
$217,979
Outstanding Balance
$217,782
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$7

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Boicken Cioffi Mary E
Bought by
Nevills Linda M
Seller's Agent
Bruce Hackel
RE/MAX 10
Buyer's Agent
Henry Jones
Manifest Homes Corporation
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$103,150
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,750
-23.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$97,992
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2010
Sold by
Cioffi Mary E Boicken and Cioffi Frank
Bought by
Boicken Cioffi Mary E
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $222,000 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $103,150 Alliance Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $217,979 FHA
Previous Owner $97,992 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $222,000 +3.3% $168 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $215,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $215,000 +108.4% $163 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Sold $103,150 -6.1% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2014 01/13/14 Price Changed $109,900 -14.7% $79 / Sq Ft
09/23/2013 09/23/13 Price Changed $128,900 -4.4% $92 / Sq Ft
06/04/2013 06/04/13 For Sale $134,900 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,772 $58,973 $8,838 $50,135
2023 $1,772 $52,659 $7,892 $44,767
2022 $2,563 $46,800 $7,014 $39,786
2021 $2,668 $42,849 $6,422 $36,427
2020 $2,772 $40,159 $6,019 $34,140
2019 $2,869 $37,743 $5,657 $32,086
2018 $2,896 $36,930 $5,535 $31,395
2017 $3,000 $34,021 $5,099 $28,922
2016 $3,002 $33,801 $5,066 $28,735
2015 $3,156 $32,896 $4,930 $27,966
2014 $3,156 $33,962 $4,980 $28,982
2013 $3,156 $35,589 $5,219 $30,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12416028

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-08-410-011