$239,000

beds

baths

half bath

1,441

square ft

686 2nd Street

Crete, Illinois 60417

Closed / MLS #12511528 / Single Family / Crete

Listing information updated 1/9/2026 at 2:23pm

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!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Carport,Tandem,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,441

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.19

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x20 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

10x15 - Main

Family Room:

28x30 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

16x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

10x10 - Second Level

Storage:

8x10 - Second Level

Laundry:

6x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,382

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

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt,Rubber

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Carport,Tandem,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,441

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.19

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x20 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

10x15 - Main

Family Room:

28x30 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

16x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

10x10 - Second Level

Storage:

8x10 - Second Level

Laundry:

6x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,382

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: 708.672.4700

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