$288,500

beds

baths

2,545

square ft

640 2nd Street

Crete, Illinois 60417

Closed / MLS #12499225 / Single Family / Crete

Listing information updated 4/10/2026 at 8:03am

Seller motivated! $5,000 toward buyer closing costs. Charming Vintage Home with Endless Possibilities in Downtown Crete** This beautifully maintained vintage home offers exceptional versatility and character. It can be utilized as a spacious single-family residence, a home with related living, or a two-unit investment property with a separate entrance. The home features **3 bedrooms, 3 full baths**, a ** finished basement with gas starter fireplace**, and sits on a **large corner lot** in the heart of **quiet, downtown Crete**. Original details throughout include **hardwood floors, solid wood doors, 8-inch baseboards, decorative colonnades, vintage hardware**, and a **built-in window seat** in the living room with 2 build in bookcases. The **main-level kitchen** is expansive with ample cabinetry and a charming **butler's pantry**. The **heated, enclosed front porch** offers two additional rooms, ideal for an office, guest room/bedroom room, or den. The **second level** provides a large living area, second kitchen, and private space and a bedroom with french doors-perfect for related living or rental potential. The **basement** includes a full bath, family room with fireplace, laundry/utility room, workshop area, and abundant storage. Conveniently located near **downtown Crete's shops, dining, local businesses, parks, and community events**, this property combines classic architectural details with modern versatility. **Don't miss this unique opportunity-schedule your showing today!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,545

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.29

Internal Features:

In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

15x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

27x18 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Enclosed Porch Heated:

12x9 - Main Level

Office:

11x9 - Main Level

Kitchen- 2nd:

11x11 - Second Level

Laundry:

14x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,865

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60417

City:

Crete

County:

Will

Schools

School District(s):

201U

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,545

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.29

Internal Features:

In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

15x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x13 - Main

Family Room:

27x18 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Enclosed Porch Heated:

12x9 - Main Level

Office:

11x9 - Main Level

Kitchen- 2nd:

11x11 - Second Level

Laundry:

14x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$9,865

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60417

City:

Crete

County:

Will

School District(s):

201U

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: RE/MAX 10

Listing Office Phone: 708.429.4300

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