$239,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2026

686 2nd St Crete, IL 60417

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,441 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2026

LARGER THAN IT APPEARS - DOUBLE LOT - FINISHED BASEMENT - This charming 3 (possibly 4) bedroom 2.5 bath home boasts over 2,000 sq ft of finished living space; including a finished basement. Great location in town Crete on a quiet street with no traffic, perched on a hill with views of rolling farm fields. The double lot (2 pins) provides a spacious yard w/ storage shed, plus a large carport AND a 1 car garage, so 2 cars can be covered & out of the elements! (Easy access from front AND back driveways - no juggling vehicles). Inside, cozy up by the gas log fireplace & enjoy hardwood floors throughout the living room & 2 main floor bedrooms. Eat-in kitchen features oak cabinets, custom tile flooring & backsplash; all appliances stay. Head upstairs to the oversized primary bedroom with skylight! FULL 2nd bathroom upstairs with shower PLUS a DEN (which could easily be used as a 4th bedroom or office if needed). BONUS storage room above garage plus attic storage that runs the length of the home. Don't forget the HUGE FAMILY ROOM in the finished basement with half bath (there's a bathroom on all 3 levels!). Mostly updated vinyl clad windows throughout; main roof & AC less than 2 yrs old. Don't let this affordable beauty pass you by!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cara Dulaitis

Re/Max 10 License #475171505 Listed on: 11/12/2025

Re/Max 10

Last Buyer's Agent

Mercedes Pomales

New Chapter Real Estate License #475168472

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x129
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,441 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • 1.5 Story

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,382

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1441
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Den, Storage
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2291
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: **SQ footage & room sizes are approximate; to be verified by buyer**
  • Total Sq Ft: 2291
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x129
  • 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: 5382
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
Brown Erin and Walters Robert
Bought by
Perez Aracely
Seller's Agent
Cara Dulaitis
Re/Max 10
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes Pomales
New Chapter Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$239,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-4.36%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.22%
Original Mortgage
$234,671
Outstanding Balance
$234,459
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,687

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
Walters and Erin
Bought by
Walters Robert and Walters Erin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
Lasalle 115 Holdings Llc Series 18 Sfr
Bought by
Walters Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2011
Sold by
Willis Lisa and Case #09 Ch 2245
Bought by
Harris Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2011
Sold by
Willis Lisa and No 09 Ch 2245
Bought by
Harris N A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2005
Sold by
Dozier Walt and Dozier Abby
Bought by
Willis Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,900
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2002
Sold by
Engel Elmer E and The Elmer E Engel Revocable Tr
Bought by
Dozier Walt and Dozier Abby

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,800
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $239,000 Greater Illinois Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Sharkey & Conroy Pc
Special Warranty Deed $34,900 Ct
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $75,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $145,000 First American Title
Deed $133,500 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $234,671 FHA
Previous Owner $74,900 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $106,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Sold $239,000 -4.4% $166 / Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2025 11/12/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $173 / 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 $4,919 $54,891 $6,613 $48,278
2023 $4,919 $52,648 $5,905 $46,743
2022 $5,135 $46,790 $5,248 $41,542
2021 $4,489 $42,840 $4,805 $38,035
2020 $4,323 $40,150 $4,503 $35,647
2019 $4,159 $37,735 $4,232 $33,503
2018 $4,090 $36,923 $4,141 $32,782
2017 $3,838 $34,015 $3,815 $30,200
2016 $3,811 $33,795 $3,790 $30,005
2015 $3,698 $32,891 $3,689 $29,202
2014 $3,698 $33,223 $3,726 $29,497
2013 $3,698 $34,814 $3,904 $30,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12511528

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-08-409-004

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