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Property Description
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE FANTASTIC COMMERICAL SITE, currently leased to thriving preschool/childcare business! ~ 4685 SF BUILDING, PARKING LOT, EQUIPPED & FENCED PLAYGROUND, and HUGE GATED DECK AREA ~ Custom built BRICK & MASONRY building with 2 large areas (classrooms), COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, OFFICE, and 4 WASHROOMS ~ Additional 500 SF OF STORAGE in partial walkout basement ~ Property's current build-out is minimal, making REPURPOSING FOR OTHER BUSINESS NEEDS UNCOMPLICATED ~ BUILDING CAN EASILY BE DIVIDED into 2 units, each with washrooms & 2 entrances ~ Has been home to SUCCESSFUL CHILDCARE BUSINESSES FOR 37 YEARS with robust customer base in Crete & surrounding communities of Steger, Monee, Beecher, & nearby Indiana ~ REAL ESTATE & PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ONLY included in sale, childcare & kitchen equipment inside building is excluded ~ THIS IS A SOLID COMMERCIAL PROPERTY!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1274 Main St
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $15,548 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12469512
- Updated: 10/16/2025
- Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Passenger Elevator(s), Accessible Entrance, Private Restroom(s), Public Restroom(s), Basement
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Alarm on Site, Smoke or Fire Protectors
Location
- Area: Crete
- County: Will
- Township: Crete
- Driving Directions: Main St (Dixie Hwy/Rte 1), N of Exchange to 1st St, loacted a few buildings N of the NW corner of 1st St & Main St
- Location Details: South Suburban, Central Business District
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Concrete
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 4,686
- Year Built: 1988
Unit Information
- # Tenants: 1
- Extra Storage Avail: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Dimensions: 149 x 126 x 165 x 157
- Frontage: Public Road
- Potential Use: Commercial, Office, Retail
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Security Deposit: Alarm On Site, Smoke or Fire Protectors
- Assessment Year: 1988
- Tax Amount: $15,548.18
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Taxes, Insurance
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2315093080160000
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Schools
Schools serving 1274 Main St
School District:Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crete Elementary School 435 North Street, Crete, IL 60417 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Crete-Monee Middle School 635 Olmstead Lane, University Park, IL 60484 | 7-8 | 2.9 mi |
Crete-Monee High School 1515 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1274 Main St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/10/2025
Listed
$575,000
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MLS
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1274 Main Street, Crete, IL 60417 (MLS# 12469512) is a Commercial property. 1274 Main Street is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on October 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 1274 Main Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Crete? You can browse all Crete real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

