$148,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2026

1242 Columbia St Crete, IL 60417

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,148 Sq Ft
-- Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2026

$129 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Crete-Monee High School Rated 9+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

This wellbuilt property offers newer windows, a functional layout, and plenty of opportunity to update and make it your own. Property features 1,148 sq. ft. of living space, newer windows throughout, 2car garage with ample storage, full basement, classic layout Ideal for buyers looking to customize and make it their own. Enjoy the deck which looks over farm fields. Located in a very low traffic area but only a few blocks to the historic downtown Crete.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Althea Machtemes

McColly Real Estate License #471016439 Listed on: 03/05/2026

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Shama Khan

Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc License #475134167

Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,184

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,148 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 128 x 75 x 72 x 129

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,184

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Electric Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1148
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Drapes, Insulated Windows
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1148

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 128 x 75 x 72 x 129
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4184
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2026
Closed on
May 12, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Althea Machtemes
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shama Khan
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
List Price
$169,750
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,750
-12.81%
Views
160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
93.96%
Original Mortgage
$145,319
Outstanding Balance
$145,319
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$9,706

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2008
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $148,000 Community Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,319 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Sold $148,000 -3.9% $129 / Sq Ft
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2026 03/29/26 Price Changed $154,000 -9.3% $134 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $169,750 -- $148 / 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 $4,380 $55,886 $12,507 $43,379
2023 $4,184 $49,903 $11,168 $38,735
2022 $3,990 $45,085 $9,925 $35,160
2021 $3,690 $41,279 $9,087 $32,192
2020 $3,531 $38,687 $8,516 $30,171
2019 $3,323 $36,360 $8,004 $28,356
2018 $3,250 $35,578 $7,832 $27,746
2017 $2,983 $32,776 $7,215 $25,561
2016 $2,957 $32,564 $7,168 $25,396
2015 $2,895 $31,692 $6,976 $24,716
2014 $2,895 $32,012 $7,046 $24,966
2013 $2,895 $33,545 $7,383 $26,162
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12582561

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-15-08-404-004

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