552 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417
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OFF MARKET

552 E Bemes Rd
Crete, IL 60417

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,526 sqft (on 2.30 acres)

$320,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,297/mo*
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$320,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,297/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,526 sqft
(on 2.30 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$320K
Since last month
Decreased$600 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$7K (+2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$94K (+41.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$320K
July 2026$321K
June 2026$321K
May 2026$324K
April 2026$317K
March 2026$315K
February 2026$311K
January 2026$305K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
26712 S Jacobs Ln, Crete, IL
0.59
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/30/26
3
2.5
2,000
26521 S Greenwood Ave, Crete, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$350,000
10/22/25
3
2
1,825
26339 S Woodlawn Ave, Crete, IL
0.71
Single-Family Home
$298,900
07/07/26
4
3
1,460
26509 S Woodlawn Ave, Crete, IL
0.68
Single-Family Home
$280,000
12/30/25
4
2.5
2,850
60 W Tam O Shanter Dr, Crete, IL
1.07
Single-Family Home
$265,000
04/22/26
3
3
2,100
25756 S Nancy St, Crete, IL
0.93
Single-Family Home
$105,000
09/12/25
3
1
1,500
53 W Tam O Shanter Dr, Crete, IL
1.07
Single-Family Home
$409,900
03/19/26
5
4.5
3,463
451 W Elms Court Ln, Crete, IL
1.40
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,709
742 E Louella St, Crete, IL
1.01
Single-Family Home
$70,000
12/03/25
3
1
1,000

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
530 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417
0.11
-
-
-
-
Off Market
516 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417
0.16
$466,000
4
2
2,941
Off Market
258 S Root Dr, Crete, IL 60417
0.23
$100,000
-
-
-
For Sale
541 Old Mud Rd, Crete, IL 60417
0.24
$362,800
2
1.5
2,100
Off Market
11 E Old Mud Rd, Crete, IL 60417
0.29
$38,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
913 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417
0.38
$205,700
-
-
-
Off Market
Cottage Grove Ave, Crete, IL 60417
0.51
$375,000
-
-
-
For Sale
982 263rd St, Crete, IL 60417
0.51
$566,000
4
3.5
3,000
Off Market
2428 S Greenwood Ave #1, Crete, IL 60417
0.52
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2428 S Greenwood Ave, Crete, IL 60417
0.52
-
-
-
-
Off Market
26521 S Greenwood Ave, Crete, IL 60417
0.55
$359,500
3
2
1,825
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
2.3 acres
Living Area
1,526 sqft
Price/Sqft
$210
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Multiple offers received. Highest and Best requested by 6 pm, Monday, July 10th. Estate offers this Brick & Cedar ranch on approximately 2.3 acres of mature woods backing to Will County forest preserve. House is set way back on the property. Acccess via long winding driveway. Wooded ravine at rear great for wildlife viewing. Main floor has LR, kitchen, FR, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Main floor family room with hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, triple patio door and fireplace is open to the kitchen for easy floor plan. Wood burning fireplace with powerd insert will keep you warm. Originally a 3 bedroom above grade, current owner removed a wall and created a huge master bedroom with private bath. Wall can be re-contructed to convert the house back to a 3 bedroom above grade. 3rd bedroom is in the finished basement. Finished LL has recreation room, utility/laundry room, 3rd bedroom, and roughed-in full bath. Estate selling strictly "as-is". Price reflects need for updating. Owner prefers No FHA. Conventional financing or cash please. Any lender required repairs will be the responsibility of the buyer. Seller will provide existing original survey dated July 9, 1984. Unincorporated Crete.
552 E Bemes Rd, Crete, IL 60417 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,526 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $226,500 on Sep 15, 2023 (13% above the $199,999 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $320,200, with a rent estimate of $2,539/month.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Bruce Hackel, (708) 846-8686
RE/MAX 10
Bought with: Bud Steele, Steele Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11817470

Home Details for 552 E Bemes Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Concrete,Sleeping Area,PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1526 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Insert, Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Fire PitFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, CedarNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2315272030050000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,999
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 11 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Crete
School Information
Elementary School District: 201UJr High / Middle School District: 201UHigh School District: 201U

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1526 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Horse-Riding Trails, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.3 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11817470Attic: UnfinishedBack On Market Date: Fri Jul 07 2023

Additional Information

Horse-Riding TrailsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817470
Sold
$226,500
Jul 12, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817470
Contingent
$199,999
Jul 7, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817470
PendingToActive
$199,999
Jun 29, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817470
Contingent
$199,999
Jun 26, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11817470
Listed For Sale
$199,999

Market trends in Crete

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
71

Around this home

What Locals Say about Crete

At least 89 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say it's quiet

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 15 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Andy H
    "Christmas in Crete is a huge neighborhood treat! The local community gets involved to make it special for everyone. "
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  • Roma W
    "Most neighborhoods do not have any sidewalks however there are some well-maintained parks. A few golf courses and friendly neighbors who keep their yards well maintained."
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  • C.taylor04
    "I don’t use public transportation, being the far south suburbs, it is not as easily accessible as living in a big city but that only adds to the charm of the neighborhood."
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  • Aahil M.
    "It safe here in its very quiet and nice neighborhood to grow with. That take care of its on. The police a nice."
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  • Aahil M.
    "Very welcoming place and peaceful and I would recommend other to move here. I see people jogging to walking there dog to just walking very peaceful."
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  • Hunny A. M.
    "You definitely need a car to get around out here. There is no public transportation, which is awesome. But, you definitely need a personal vehicles."
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  • Stephcalow
    "Old car shows every Monday in the summer. Fourth of July parade down Main Street. Christmas parade in the winter. "
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  • Natalie R.
    "Everyone is friendly, safe environment, but there are not a lot of fun things to do here. Crete is starting to build more stores however, and it’s not far from other towns stores and entertainment. "
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  • Bryanna H.
    "There’s a lot of dogs in the neighborhood and the owners and dogs are super friendly. Can take them running behind the high school. "
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  • Lilsita-19
    "Crete Country Christmas in December, and the parade for Memorial Day. Crete has a very good park district, and a cute downtown. "
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  • Kenneth.phillips27
    "There is a great community vibe here. Family friends hangout, socially here. A lot of mom and pop businesses in the area."
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  • Jbrews65
    "Not really into many events here but the area is quite peaceful. I’ve never had nor heard of any criminal issues here in 10 years. "
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  • anonymous
    "There is no public transportation, which has its pros and cons. But, overall, Crete is a nice, quiet place to retire or raise children."
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  • Esparza j.
    "Great place to raise kids as there’s many community events and Crete has an amazing park district. Crete Country fair is my favorite time of the year. We have amazing kids in our community!"
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  • Tanya A. d.
    "Must have a car to travel in nearby areas, public transportation is not available. Chicago is about an hour travel time."
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  • Wifeharris0626
    "I just moved here barely two weeks ago. So far the neighborhood seems great. My immediate closely neighbors came by to introduce themselves. Z "
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  • De R.
    "Lived here all of my life. It is more then just corn fields and farms, but its definitely not the big city. "
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  • krissy w.
    "Great historical downtown area and park district."
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  • Robert K.
    "Charming historical area. Great place to raise a family."
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  • Rochelle1957
    "Great area to rasie a family - nice and quiet"
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  • Pfm
    "Friends moved to Crete and I'm considering moving out of the congestion & crime of the city. I've known about Crete for 30 years but never really explored it. People jogging, walking their dogs, bicycling with their children. Each time I visit my friends, I don't want to go home. It's such a fabulous community, home prices are so amazing. Who needs the north shore, Oakbrook or Naperville??"
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Frequently asked questions about 552 E Bemes Rd

  • What is 552 E Bemes Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 552 E Bemes Rd in Crete, IL is $320,200.
  • What is the price history for 552 E Bemes Rd?
    552 E Bemes Rd in Crete, IL last sold for $226,500 in September 2023.
  • Is Crete a buyer's or seller's market?
    Crete is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Crete?
    Residents describe Crete, IL as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Crete, IL.
  • Does 552 E Bemes Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 552 E Bemes Rd in Crete, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 552 E Bemes Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 552 E Bemes Rd in Crete, IL has laundry facilities.

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