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$288,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,545 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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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!

Full Property Details for 640 2nd St

General

  • Price: $288,500
  • Taxes: $9,865 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12499225
  • Updated: 12/23/2025
  • Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Whirlpool

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Crete
  • County: Will
  • Township: Crete
  • Driving Directions: Exchange to Lincoln, North to 2nd St. On the corner of Lincoln and 2nd

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

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,545
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 128
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1904
  • Tax Amount: $9,865.25
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 2315084100170000

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Schools serving 640 2nd St

School District:Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U
NameGradesDistance
Crete Elementary School
435 North Street, Crete, IL 60417
K-50.4 mi
Crete-Monee Middle School
635 Olmstead Lane, University Park, IL 60484
7-82.6 mi
Crete-Monee High School
1515 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 640 2nd St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Price Reduced
$288,500
-1.7%
MLS
10/20/2025
Listed
$293,500
182.21%
MLS
1/12/2017
Sold
$104,000
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Tax History for 640 2nd St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,865
92%
$102,040
94%
2023
$5,126
8%
$52,570
13%
2022
$4,767
—
$46,720
9%
2022
$4,767
10%
$42,776
7%
2020
$4,315
23%
$40,090
6%
2019
$3,496
2%
$37,678
2%
2018
$3,421
9%
$36,867
9%
2017
$3,146
1%
$33,963
1%
2016
$3,118
4%
$33,744
3%
2015
$2,985
-2%
$32,841
-1%
2014
$3,055
—
$33,173
-5%
2013
$3,050
-5%
$34,762
-8%
2012
$3,198
—
$37,784
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640 2nd Street, Crete, IL 60417 (MLS# 12499225) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 640 2nd Street is currently listed for $288,500 and was received on October 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 640 2nd Street? 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.

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