Will County property record for 538 Michael Ave, Crete, IL 60417
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,350 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,629 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-15-17-209-003 |
| Primary APN | 23-15-17-209-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,102 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 7,407 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 538 MICHAEL AVE |
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| City | CRETE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60417-3126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 IN GORDON'S SUB, A SUB IN THE NW1/4 OF SEC 16 THE NE1/4 OF SEC 17, T34N-R14E. ADA: GORDON SUB, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 34N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDON |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CRETE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 883809 |
Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 MICHAEL AVE, CRETE, IL 60417-3126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202064753 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WILL IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 538 MICHAEL ST, CRETE, IL 60417-3126 |
| Document Number | 0000064753 |
| Map Reference | DOC 852575 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020064753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 MICHAEL ST, CRETE, IL 60417-3126 |
| Document Number | 0000064754 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020064754 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.5% |
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 | $6,629.00 (+15.75%) | $73,023 (+5.5%) Land $11,359 Building $61,664 | $219,069 (+5.5%) Land $34,077 Building $184,992 |
| 2024 | $69,216 (+26.01%) Land $10,767 Building $58,449 | $207,648 (+26.01%) Land $32,301 Building $175,347 | |
| 2022 | $5,727.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,928 Land $8,544 Building $46,384 | $164,784 Land $25,632 Building $139,152 |
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.
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 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.
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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