New and improved price. The home is VA and FHA-ready. Visit this grand 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom vintage home that has been beautifully renovated while retaining its character and charm. The open-concept main floor features a dramatic foyer with a new tile floor, a turned staircase, large living and dining areas with gleaming bamboo flooring, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is stunning, with quartz countertops, glass subway tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar with pendant lights, and a walk-in pantry. The fantastic sun/spa room is a highlight, with a vaulted ceiling, windows all around, skylight, hot tub, sliding doors to the patio, and an adjacent full bath and 4th bedroom. Upstairs, you will find a huge master suite with space for a sitting area, 2 reach-in closets, a private bath with granite vanity and double sinks, plus 2 additional spacious bedrooms and a full hall bath. Other home highlights include a brick exterior, dual staircases, curved walls, beveled glass front door, oversized windows, recessed lighting, and French doors. The full basement with exterior access is finished with a rec room, 6th bedroom, an office, and a laundry room. A recently finished extra-large bedroom is also located in the walk-up attic. The home has newer windows, plumbing, 200 amp electrical, furnace and A/C, drywall, Nest thermostat, internet extenders on every level with no dead zones, and lighting. The oversized 2.5-car garage has alley access. The property also features an expansive covered front porch and a fenced yard. This charming home is located in the quaint town of Crete, close to shopping, dining, and the Metra train.
Closed
$298,000
1374 Benton St, Crete, IL 60417
5beds
3,113sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
-- sqft lot
$302,600 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$3,395 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 09, 2025 at 02:11pm
Listing courtesy of:
Rosaura Alfaro 773-517-2671,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Phillip Tomaka
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11871827

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Other
- Level: Attic
- Area: 1160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X29
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 348 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,113 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Dimensions: 72X133X71X133
Details
- Parcel number: 2315084270150000
- Special conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Crete
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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