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Property Description
PRIME LOCATION - 1 BLOCK WEST OF MAIN STREET - Boasting over 2,000 sq ft of finished living space, this well maintained ranch with full FINISHED basement features 3 bedrooms on the main floor, plus TWO MORE FINISHED BONUS ROOMS downstairs which could be used as 4th & 5th bedrooms or even a home office! HUGE entertaining space with lower level family room, BAR, 2 bonus rooms & full basement bathroom w/ shower (up-flush toilet "as is.") Built-in cabinets w/ extra counter space line the back wall; perfect for additional storage or crafting! Eat-in kitchen includes STAINLESS STEEL appliance package, refinished cabinets, pantry closet & luxury vinyl flooring. Primary suite is light & bright, with shared half bath. Main bathroom moderately updated. ROOF & FURNACE replaced approximately 7-8 yrs ago. Sump, water softener & reverse osmosis included. Backyard is FENCED IN (great for pets) with paver patio & 2.5 car detached garage w/gas line. Low taxes due to senior exemptions. Per assessor, last year's bill would have been $4,566 with just homeowner's exemption. Home in good condition, but selling strictly AS-IS, could use cosmetic updating but move in ready!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 537 Craig Ave
General
- Price: $219,900
- Taxes: $1,557 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12548000
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Water Softener Owned
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Crete
- County: Will
- Township: Crete
- Subdivision: Gordon
- Driving Directions: Exchange to Main St. South, to Barry Ln WEST, south on Benton St, west on Craig Ave to property
School Information
- School District: 201U
- Elem School District: 201U
- Midd School District: 201U
- High School District: 201U
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,156
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1961
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 63 x 116
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1961
- Tax Amount: $1,557
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2315172090090000
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Schools
Schools serving 537 Craig 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 | 2.5 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 537 Craig Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$219,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 537 Craig Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,557
-9%
$51,526
12%
2023
$1,708
-26%
$46,009
13%
2022
$2,323
—
$40,890
9%
2022
$2,323
-8%
$37,438
7%
2020
$2,512
-3%
$35,087
6%
2019
$2,601
-1%
$32,976
-5%
2018
$2,625
-8%
$34,628
9%
2017
$2,863
5%
$31,901
1%
2016
$2,721
—
$31,695
3%
2015
$2,712
-2%
$30,846
-1%
2014
$2,777
—
$31,157
-5%
2013
$2,778
-5%
$32,649
-8%
2012
$2,934
—
$35,488
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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537 Craig Avenue, Crete, IL 60417 (MLS# 12548000) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 537 Craig Avenue is currently listed for $219,900 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 537 Craig Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Crete? You can browse all Crete real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

