521 Michael Avenue, Crete, IL 60417 - Photo 1

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$189,625

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,659 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Have you ever wanted an easy fixer upper? Just a little cosmetic work will bring this to it's full value! 3-bed, 2-bath split-level in Crete with major updates already done! Features a finished basement with a full bath (2023), new roof, siding, and gutters (all 2024), central A/C (2022), washer/dryer (2023), main level bath remodeled (2019), and new sewer connection (2024). Spacious layout, eat-in kitchen, original hardwoods waiting to be restored, and large back yard with 2-car detached garage and a playground just across the street! Cosmetic updates will unlock great equity. Conveniently located in walking distance to quaint downtown Crete as well as the famous Smoky Joe's BBQ, parks, schools, and I-394.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 521 Michael Ave

General

Sold For: $189,625
Taxes: $4,769 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12409281
Added to Site: 190 day(s) ago

Interior

Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Crete
County: Will
Subdivision: Gordon
Driving Directions: South on Dixie Hwy/Main to Herman Street (West) 1 block to Benton Street (South) two blocks to Michael Street (West). On the corner.

School Information

School District: 201U
Midd School District: 201U

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Combination
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Combination
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial, Walk-Out Access
Square Feet: 1,659
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1959
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2023

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 66 x 116

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1959
Tax Amount: $4,769
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 2315172080130000

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Sold by Village Realty, Inc.

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Schools

Schools serving 521 Michael Ave

School District:Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U

Name	Grades	Distance
Crete Elementary School 435 North Street, Crete, IL 60417	K-5	0.6 mi
Crete-Monee Middle School 635 Olmstead Lane, University Park, IL 60484	7-8	2.6 mi
Crete-Monee High School 1515 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417	9-12	0.9 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 521 Michael Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/29/2025

Sold

$189,625

-2.76%

MLS

7/08/2025

Listed

$195,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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