1328 Benton St, Crete, IL, 60417
About This Home
One of the 1st Sears Catalog Homes in Crete! This Classic Cape Cod Style Home has been updated throughout. Main Floor Features Include Living Room and Dining Room with Bamboo Hardwood Floors, Remodeled Kitchen (2025) with new cabinets/Quartz counters/subway tile/flooring, 2 Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors and a Full Bath. Upper Level Primary Suite with Hardwood Floors, Remodeled ensuite Bath (2023) WIC & Sitting Room. Finished Basement includes Rec Room, Bar & Utility/Laundry Room. Exterior Features include covered Front Porch, Rear Deck, Side Drive to 2 Car Garage, Fenced Yard and beautifully landscaped yard. Recent updates include Remodeled Kitchen (11/2025), New Refrigerator & Oven/Range (2023), New Washer & Dryer (2023), Remodeled Primary Bath (2023), New front Porch (2022), New siding on home & Garage (2021), New Composite Rear Deck (2022), New Hot Water Heater (2021), New Windows (2017), rebuilt Boiler motor and "guts" (2025) and Everdry Basement System installed (2010); Roof is approx 12 years old, there are gutter guards on front and back gutters. Historic Home with all the modern updates and conveniences within walking distance to downtown Crete!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 736
- Dimensions: 32X23
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Steam
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,844 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar),Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14X12
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Bamboo)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14X11
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 23X17
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 12X3
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 2315084230060000
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented,TV-Cable,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 6,811 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 49 x 139
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,415 | $16,980 |
| Home Insurance * | $194 | $2,328 |
| Property Taxes | $489 | $5,868 |
| Electricity | $141 | $1,701 |
| Total | $2,239 | $26,868 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2026-07-10 | Contingent | $279,900 |
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 1991-09-06 | Sold | $95,000 |
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