Last Sold Price
3 beds1,526 sqft$148/sqft
552 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417

Description

Multiple offers received. Highest and Best requested by 6 pm, Monday, July 10th. Estate offers this Brick & Cedar ranch on approximately 2.3 acres of mature woods backing to Will County forest preserve. House is set way back on the property. Acccess via long winding driveway. Wooded ravine at rear great for wildlife viewing. Main floor has LR, kitchen, FR, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Main floor family room with hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, triple patio door and fireplace is open to the kitchen for...Multiple offers received. Highest and Best requested by 6 pm, Monday, July 10th. Estate offers this Brick & Cedar ranch on approximately 2.3 acres of mature woods backing to Will County forest preserve. House is set way back on the property. Acccess via long winding driveway. Wooded ravine at rear great for wildlife viewing. Main floor has LR, kitchen, FR, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Main floor family room with hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, triple patio door and fireplace is open to the kitchen for easy floor plan. Wood burning fireplace with powerd insert will keep you warm. Originally a 3 bedroom above grade, current owner removed a wall and created a huge master bedroom with private bath. Wall can be re-contructed to convert the house back to a 3 bedroom above grade. 3rd bedroom is in the finished basement. Finished LL has recreation room, utility/laundry room, 3rd bedroom, and roughed-in full bath. Estate selling strictly "as-is". Price reflects need for updating. Owner prefers No FHA. Conventional financing or cash please. Any lender required repairs will be the responsibility of the buyer. Seller will provide existing original survey dated July 9, 1984. Unincorporated Crete.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/15/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bruce Hackel • RE/MAX 10
    P: (708) 846-8686 C: (708) 846-8686 brucehackel@gmail.com;bruce@hackelman.com

Sold By Steele Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details for 552 East Bemes Road

Status
MLS #
11817470
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$5,810 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
2.30 AC / 100,187 SF
Area
Crete
Township
Crete
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Electric
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

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Location

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Building Information for 552 East Bemes Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size2.30 AC / 100,187 SF

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Property Information for 552 East Bemes Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 201U
  • High School District: 201U
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Horse-Riding Trails, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Insert
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Crawl, Concrete (Basement), Sleeping Area
  • Dining Room: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1526
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1526
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1526
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1526
  • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Public GRND, Backs to Trees/Woods, Adjoins Government Land
  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 X 905
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1526
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 7
  • Document Date: 2023-07-09T18:42:33
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 25X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 20X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 16X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 27X18

Property History for 552 East Bemes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2023

Sold

MRED #11817470

$226,500
Sep 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518912001

$226,500
Sep 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535690581

$226,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2023

Sold

MRED #11817470

$226,500
09/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1518912001

$226,500
09/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535690581

$226,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 552 East Bemes Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,271Additions$55,325Total$75,596
Tax Record2025$8,759 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,526 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,526 SqFtStories1Lot Size96,268 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972CountyWILLAPN23-15-27-203-005

Schools near 552 East Bemes Road

This home is within Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Balmoral Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Crete-Monee Middle School
Public6 to 8

Crete-Monee High School
Public9 to 12

Coretta Scott King Magnet School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 552 East Bemes Road, Crete, IL 60417
$226,500
3
1,526
100,187
$226,000
3
2,428
89,733
1,682
179,467
$300,000
5
3,190
217,800
2,094
43,124
2,378
168,142

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