640 2nd St

$288,500
Price
3
Beds
2,545 Sq. Ft.
$113 / Sq. Ft.
2,545
Sq. Ft.
$113
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price reduction! Welcome! 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...Price reduction! Welcome! 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!
  1. Listed by Brenda Morgan • RE/MAX 10
    P: (708)-922-1055 C: (708)-837-8305 brenda.morgan@remax.net;bjmorgan26@gmail.com

Property Details for 640 2nd Street

Area
Crete
Township
Crete
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 640 2nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #12499225
Days on Market69
Taxes$9,865 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyWill County

Location

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Building Information for 640 2nd Street

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,248 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,426

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 640 2nd Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 201U
  • High School District: 201U
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 201U
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Enclosed Porch Heated, Office
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X128
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Builder
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2545
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 48
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 27X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 14X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 11X9
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 11X11
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Dimensions: 12X9

Property History for 640 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12499225

$288,500
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499225

$293,500
Jan 31, 2017

Sold

MRED #09204808

$104,000
Jan 12, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588558734

$104,000

+3051.8% / yr

Dec 1, 2016

Pending

MRED #09204808

Aug 22, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09204808

$124,000
Apr 24, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09099606

$124,000
Feb 26, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566817906

$5,000
Dec 9, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #09061761

$129,000
Dec 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09099606

$129,000
Oct 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09061761

$129,000
Sep 30, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #09023002

$130,000
Sep 30, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08980331

$130,000
Aug 27, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09023002

$135,000
Jul 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08980331

$139,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #12499225

$288,500
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499225

$293,500
01/31/2017

Sold

MRED #09204808

$104,000
01/12/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588558734

$104,000

+3051.8% / yr

12/01/2016

Pending

MRED #09204808

08/22/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09204808

$124,000
04/24/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09099606

$124,000
02/26/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566817906

$5,000
12/09/2015

Cancelled

MRED #09061761

$129,000
12/09/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09099606

$129,000
10/12/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09061761

$129,000
09/30/2015

Cancelled

MRED #09023002

$130,000
09/30/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08980331

$130,000
08/27/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09023002

$135,000
07/13/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08980331

$139,000

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

Public Records for 640 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$17,672Additions$84,368Total$102,040
Tax Record2024$9,865 ($822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,555 SqFtLot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904CountyWILLAPN23-15-08-410-017

Schools near 640 2nd Street

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
Crete 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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640 2nd Street is a single family home for sale in Crete, IL 60417. This property was listed for sale on October 20, 2025 by RE/MAX 10, it's currently listed at $288,500. It has been on the market for a total of 69 days and was last sold on January 31, 2017. This listing's school district is Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u. Nearby schools include Crete Elementary School, Crete-Monee Middle School and Crete-Monee High School. 640 2nd Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,545 sqft single family home built in 1904.

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