SPECTACULAR 25 ACRE ESTATE - GATED COMMUNITY - ULTIMATE PRIVACY - NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE - Just 35 miles south of Chicago, this private 25 acre retreat in gated Water Tower Place is the perfect getaway for nature lovers looking for privacy. Deer, bald eagles, herons & WATERFRONT VIEWS are visible daily from your own backyard. Custom built with numerous upgrades, original owners are offering this stunning 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with FINISHED walk out basement on 25 PRIVATE ACRES. Every room has a stunning view of nature's paradise. This quality built home was designed with privacy & outdoor entertainment in mind. Oversized paver patios, hillside terraced gardens w/ strawberries, grapes, irrigation system & more. Inside, step into luxury, with a gourmet chef's kitchen, GRANITE counters, stainless appliances & island w/ counter seating. Stunning GREAT ROOM w/ floor to ceiling fireplace, HARDWOOD floors, custom built-ins & direct access to the backyard through several sets of sliding and/or French doors. MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE overlooks the patio w/ waterfront views, a bonus sitting room/possible nursery, separate vanity areas, soaker tub with jets & separate shower. Impressive formal dining room, SOARING ceilings throughout along with 9' ceilings in other rooms & convenient main floor laundry round out the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find 3 more generous sized bedrooms (all with walk in closets) & a full bath; ZONED heating & cooling for maximum efficiency. TWO NEW FURNACES & new AC in March 2025; entire exterior freshly painted May 2026. The FINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT boasts a SECOND KITCHEN, 2nd fireplace & a cozy Northwoods feel, with work-out room, massive storage room w/ workshop & more. Long tree lined driveway leads to oversized 3 car garage. Whole house generator for peace of mind. If ultimate privacy, & natural beauty are what you seek, you have reached your exclusive destination!
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$875,000
2939 E Water Tower Dr, Crete, IL 60417
4beds
5,734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
25.06 Acres Lot
$875,200 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$5,489 Estimated rent
Home value
$875,200
$814,000 - $936,000
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Waterfront viewsSoaring ceilings throughoutIrrigation systemOversized paver patiosConvenient main floor laundryWork-out roomBonus sitting room
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Listed by:
Cara Dulaitis 708-227-7530,
Re/Max 10
Bought with:
Roberto Rodriguez
A.R.E. Partners Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12694286
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room, Foyer, Nursery, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Kitchen, Workshop, Exercise Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X21
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X27
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Great room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X24
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X22
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X22
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Basement, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,734 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
Lot
- Size: 25.06 Acres
- Dimensions: 418x1563
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2316194010100000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder model: 2 STORY
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Gated, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Snow Removal, Other
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
Location
- Region: Crete
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $609,885
- Annual tax amount: $18,539
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Sold | $875,000$153/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12694286 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2026 | Contingent | $875,000$153/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12694286 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000$153/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12694286 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,001 +2.9% | $203,295 +12% |
| 2023 | $17,499 +7% | $181,583 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $16,361 +5.5% | $163,030 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $15,501 -0.8% | $149,261 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $15,619 +3.3% | $140,285 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $15,117 +1.4% | $131,800 -5.1% |
| 2018 | $14,911 -2.6% | $138,912 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $15,314 -1.6% | $130,286 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $15,555 +1.6% | $129,332 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $15,311 | $125,794 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $15,311 +2.3% | $126,974 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $14,971 +2.1% | $132,895 -12.3% |
| 2012 | $14,661 -3.8% | $151,514 -9.4% |
| 2011 | $15,235 +1.5% | $167,235 -7.4% |
| 2010 | $15,003 | $180,518 |
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Neighborhood: 60417
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Balmoral Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 4/10Crete-Monee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.2 mi
- 9/10Crete-Monee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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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