COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST in unincorporated Crete! Plenty of room to SPREAD OUT in this 3 bedroom 2 bath 3-step ranch on a FULL ACRE (300 ft deep!) in Plum Creek Estates! Ideal location just across the street from forest preserve trails, in a QUIET tree-lined neighborhood; this location can't be beat! Loaded with updates, plus a MASSIVE one-acre backyard, perfect for pets or hosting family gatherings! Tons of updates in the past few years, including NEW UPSTAIRS WINDOWS, NEW TEAR OFF ROOF w/ gutter guards, soffits & durable HARDIE BOARD SIDING all in 2015. Main floor doors & windows (and water heater) all replaced in 2018. NEW FURNACE AND AC in 2022; even a whole house generator for peace of mind; installed in 2020. Extremely well maintained, with a great layout, this 3 step ranch with cozy wood burning fireplace & partially finished basement checks all the boxes. Living room, dining room, kitchen, family room and full 2nd bathroom all conveniently located on the main level. Head upstairs where you'll find 3 good sized bedrooms; all with ceiling fans; including a primary suite with double closets & shared master bath with double sinks & Corian countertops. The partially finished basement offers BONUS living space with a large Rec Room, laundry room & concrete crawl for storage. (Basement work stations w/ built in electrical & mounted air compressor stay). Beautiful STAMPED CONCRETE patio just off the kitchen is FENCED IN for pets; plus additional storage shed, dog kennel & firepit! Private well & septic = no water bill; water softener system & reverse osmosis included. Extremely well maintained & neutral paint colors throughout, nothing to do but move in & enjoy the peace & quiet!
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$350,000
26521 S Greenwood Ave, Crete, IL 60417
3beds
1,825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1 Acres Lot
$360,000 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$2,769 Estimated rent
Home value
$360,000
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Cozy wood burning fireplacePartially finished basementDog kennelNeutral paint colorsNew upstairs windowsTree-lined neighborhoodNew furnace and ac
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Listed by:
Cara Dulaitis 708-227-7530,
Re/Max 10
Bought with:
Russell McKinley
Nancy & Associates Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12446627
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X28
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,825 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 148x300
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2315261050020000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Step Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Details
- Builder model: 3 Step Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
- Subdivision: Plum Creek Estates
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Crete
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,785
- Annual tax amount: $6,784
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Sold | $350,000-2.6%$192/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12446627 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Contingent | $359,500$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12446627 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $359,500-1.5%$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12446627 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12446627 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,785 +3.2% | $78,595 +12% |
| 2023 | $6,571 +3.9% | $70,180 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $6,323 +5.8% | $64,754 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $5,974 +3.6% | $59,288 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $5,765 +3.8% | $55,565 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $5,555 +1.5% | $52,223 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $5,474 +6.1% | $51,099 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $5,158 +0.3% | $47,074 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $5,142 +1.6% | $46,770 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $5,060 | $45,518 -1% |
| 2014 | $5,060 +1.7% | $45,978 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $4,976 +1.2% | $48,180 -8% |
| 2012 | $4,917 +0.3% | $52,370 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $4,901 +0.8% | $57,867 -7.5% |
| 2010 | $4,862 +1.4% | $62,558 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $4,794 +5.8% | $66,481 |
| 2008 | $4,532 | $66,481 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,844 +6.6% |
| 2006 | $4,147 +4.8% | $59,919 +5.3% |
| 2005 | $3,956 +7.7% | $56,903 +8.1% |
| 2004 | $3,675 +2.6% | $52,651 +4% |
| 2003 | $3,583 +3.5% | $50,621 +3% |
| 2002 | $3,461 +2.2% | $49,146 +2.8% |
| 2001 | $3,387 +4.2% | $47,821 +1.7% |
| 2000 | $3,252 | $47,008 |
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Neighborhood: 60417
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Balmoral Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Crete-Monee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 201U
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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