Will County property record for 526 Herman St, Crete, IL 60417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,170 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,071 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-15-17-207-004 |
| Primary APN | 23-15-17-207-004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,137 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 9,071 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 879 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 526 HERMAN ST |
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| City | CRETE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60417-2828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 IN THE RESUB OF LOTS 1 TO 16 IN GORDONS FIRST ADDN, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE NW1/4 OF SEC. 16 AND THE NE1/4 OF SEC. 17 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDONS FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CRETE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 883809 |
526 Herman St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 HERMAN ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 HERMAN ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2828 |
| Document Number | 0000029139 |
| Map Reference | DOC 924132 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023029139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 526 HERMAN ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2828 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4272 W VERANDA ST, TUCSON, AZ 85741-4060 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Herman St was $5,248.
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 | $5,248.00 | $67,476 (+5.5%) Land $11,742 Building $55,734 | $202,428 (+5.5%) Land $35,226 Building $167,202 |
| 2024 | $63,958 Land $11,130 Building $52,828 | $191,874 Land $33,390 Building $158,484 | |
| 2022 | $4,653.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,755 (+9.22%) Land $8,832 Building $41,923 | $152,265 Land $26,496 Building $125,769 |
| 2021 | $46,470 Land $8,086 Building $38,384 | ||
| 2020 | $139,704 Land $22,734 Building $116,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Herman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 526 Herman St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 232 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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