Will County property record for 26441 S Root Dr, Crete, IL 60417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,146 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $9,184 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-15-27-202-005 |
| Primary APN | 23-15-27-202-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,146 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,146 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 610 sqft |
| Street Address | 26441 S ROOT DR |
|---|---|
| City | CRETE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60417-4454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PRT OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SEC. 27, T34N-R14E, (EX THRFM THE E 5 ACRES OF THE S1/2 THRF) DAF: BEG AT A PT WHICH IS |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CRETE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 883808 |
26441 S Root Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1995.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26441 S ROOT DR, CRETE, IL 60417-4454 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994103135 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Property Address | 26441 S ROOT DR, CRETE, IL 60417-4454 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | R2018004544 |
| Name | PERL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26441 S Root Dr was $9,184, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| 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 | $9,184.00 (+2.95%) | $106,376 (+5.5%) Land $17,396 Building $88,980 | $319,128 (+5.5%) Land $52,188 Building $266,940 |
| 2024 | $8,921.00 | $100,830 Land $16,489 Building $84,341 | $302,490 Land $49,467 Building $253,023 |
| 2022 | $7,965.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,017 Land $13,086 Building $66,931 | $240,051 Land $39,258 Building $200,793 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 26441 S Root Dr 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 26441 S Root Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 99.5% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Bertram Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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