Tamika Bishop
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 479-1963
63 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$264,900 Price
1242 Columbia St Crete, IL 60417
Crete AreaEstimated Value: $156,433
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,148
Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2026This 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
McColly Real Estate License #471016439 Listed on: 03/05/2026
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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
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
Jon Krischunas and Tl Krischunas Trust
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
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
$8,433
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.70%
Original Mortgage
$145,319
Outstanding Balance
$145,068
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,365
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 22, 2008
Sold by
Krischunas Thomas L
Bought by
Krischunas Thomas L and Tl Krischunas Trust #1
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Crete, IL
-
Tamika Bishop
-
Jennifer Upshaw
Jennifer Upshaw
L. Upshaw Realty
(224) 287-9910
51 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$129,900 Price
-
Elizabeth Botello
Elizabeth Botello
eXp Realty
(708) 340-6997
184 Total Sales
1 in Crete
$230,000 Price
-
Jacquelyn Jenke
Jacquelyn Jenke
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(219) 666-8254
73 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
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $148,000 | Community Title | ||
| Krischunas Thomas L | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $145,319 | ||
| Previous Owner | Krischunas Thomas L | $25,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,380 | $58,960 | $13,195 | $45,765 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Althea Machtemes
Seller's Agent in 2026
Althea Machtemes
McColly Real Estate
(708) 516-7920
81 Total Sales
-
Shama Khan
SK
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Shama Khan
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
(219) 487-0939
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12582561
APN: 23-15-08-404-004
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