Last Sold Price
3 beds1,441 sqft$166/sqft
686 2nd St, Crete, IL 60417

Description

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...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!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/09/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cara Dulaitis • Re/Max 10
    P: (708)-227-7530 C: (708)-227-7530 cdulaitis@gmail.com;dgroupcontracts@gmail.com

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Property Details for 686 2nd Street

Status
MLS #
12511528
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$5,382 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Area
Crete
Township
Crete
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

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Building Information for 686 2nd Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 686 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: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Carport, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 850
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Den, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1441
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2291
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2291
  • Main Sq Ft: 850
  • Upper Sq Ft: 591
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x129
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt, Rubber
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 850.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1441
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-11-05T17:17:30
  • Photos Count: 21
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
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: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 28X30
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 8X10
Den Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 10X10

Property History for 686 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold

MRED #12511528

$239,000
Dec 5, 2025

Pending

MRED #12511528

Dec 5, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12511528

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold

MRED #12511528

$239,000
12/05/2025

Pending

MRED #12511528

12/05/2025

Contingent

MRED #12511528

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

Public Records for 686 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,613Additions$48,278Total$54,891
Tax Record2025$5,089 ($424 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,441 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,441 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,772 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953CountyWILLAPN23-15-08-409-004

Schools near 686 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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