NOT LISTED FOR SALE

71 Hereford Dr Crete, IL 60417

Estimated Value: $287,079

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 16, 2026

Last sale price $285,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,098 / mo

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Crete-Monee High School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2026

SPRAWLING & STATELY BRICK 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH RANCH HOME SITS ON A PICTURE-PERFECT 1/2 ACRE LOT! ~ From its COMMANDING PRESENCE to its LIGHT-FLOODED rooms, abundant space, thoughtful updates, & AWESOME OUTDOOR SPACE, this home checks all the boxes ~ Follow the BRICK PAVER walkway and step through DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS into the WELCOMING FOYER ~ HUGE LIVING ROOM allows for any number of entertaining and recharging options, with its easy flow into the FORMAL DINING ROOM ~ UPDATED KITCHEN boasts QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, SUBWAY TILED BACKSPLASH, white cabinetry, newer black appliances, & BREAKFAST NOOK with bay window offering BEAUTIFUL NATURE VIEWS ~ COZY FAMILY ROOM is perfect for relaxation time with its corner BRICK FIREPACE & OVERSIZED SLIDING DOORS leading to the deck ~ The PRIMARY SUITE includes "yours & theirs" closets & private bathroom with STEP-IN SHOWER ~ GORGEOUSLY UPDATED HALL BATHROOM features impressive CUSTOM TILE & tub/shower combo with endless sprayer options ~ Rounding things out are two additional bedrooms with GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORING, plus a large hallway linen closet ~ Convenient MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY/MUDROOM offers a NEW WASHER & DRYER, utility sink, and back entry door ~ ATTACHED 2.5 CAR GARAGE is insulated, featuring top windows on the overhead door ~ NEWER LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring in the kitchen, family room, laundry/mudroom, & hallway ~ If that's not enough, there's the BASEMENT with its FANTASTIC REC ROOM and ABUNDANT STORAGE ~ THE GREAT OUTDOORS stars a large DECK & PAVER PATIO with FIRE PIT, a number of additional gathering spots, beautiful landscaping, and a plethora of flora & fauna for ULTIMATE PRIVACY & SERENITY ~ EXCELLENT LOCATION is near x-ways, with quaint downtown Crete and shopping & dining nearby ** Most outdoor furniture & equipment are included ** Don't spend time thinking about it, THIS IS ONE TO ACT ON!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cara Dulaitis

Re/Max 10 License #475171505 Listed on: 12/03/2025

Re/Max 10

Co-Listed By

Greta McKenna

Re/Max 10 License #475141745

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Morris

Exclusive Realtors License #475178289

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 20,909 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 183x99x196x106
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,730 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Swiss Valley Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,356

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Swiss Valley
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 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: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1730
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2306
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2770
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 183x99x196x106
  • 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: 6356.2
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2025
Closed on
Feb 25, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cara Dulaitis
Re/Max 10
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Morris
Exclusive Realtors
List Price
$297,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.04%
Views
246
Current Estimated Value
$287,079

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$256,263
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,816

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2016
Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Kraemer
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Hackel
RE/MAX 10
List Price
$129,500
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$126,663
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$285,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
$129,000 Attorney
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $256,500
Previous Owner $126,663
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Sold $285,000 -4.0% $165 / Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $297,000 +130.2% $172 / Sq Ft
09/22/2016 09/22/16 Sold $129,000 -0.4% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $129,500 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Price Changed $129,500 -7.2% $86 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Price Changed $139,500 -6.7% $93 / Sq Ft
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Price Changed $149,500 -6.3% $100 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Price Changed $159,500 -5.9% $106 / Sq Ft
02/25/2016 02/25/16 For Sale $169,500 -- $113 / 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 $6,607 $76,590 $15,996 $60,594
2023 $6,356 $68,390 $14,283 $54,107
2022 $5,828 $60,781 $12,694 $48,087
2021 $5,441 $55,650 $11,622 $44,028
2020 $5,209 $52,155 $10,892 $41,263
2019 $4,982 $49,018 $10,237 $38,781
2018 $4,888 $47,963 $10,017 $37,946
2017 $5,231 $44,185 $9,228 $34,957
2016 $4,511 $43,899 $9,168 $34,731
2015 $4,633 $42,724 $8,923 $33,801
2014 $4,633 $44,950 $11,911 $33,039
2013 $4,633 $47,102 $12,481 $34,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12502414

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-03-102-026

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