Will County property record for 253 W Exchange St, Crete, IL 60417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,607 sqft · built 1879 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,096 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-15-09-400-007 |
| Primary APN | 23-15-09-400-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,607 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,607 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1879 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1879 |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Street Address | 253 W EXCHANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CRETE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60417-2300 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PRT OF THE W 220.1 FT OF THE E 858.3 FT, AS MEASD ALG THE CENTER LN OF EXCHANGE ST, WHICH LIES S'LY OF A LN PARL TO 602 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKWOOD ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CRETE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 883811 |
253 W Exchange St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 W EXCHANGE ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2300 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 W Exchange St was $11,096.
Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Crete Village |
| County | Will County |
| County Subdivision | Crete Township |
| Unified School District | Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,096.00 | $116,838 (+5.5%) Land $15,679 Building $101,159 | $350,514 (+5.5%) Land $47,037 Building $303,477 |
| 2024 | $110,747 Land $14,862 Building $95,885 | $332,241 Land $44,586 Building $287,655 | |
| 2022 | $6,447.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,078 Land $11,794 Building $49,284 | $183,234 Land $35,382 Building $147,852 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 W Exchange St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 253 W Exchange St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CRETE serves 8,386 people · EPA ID IL1970300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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