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553 Division St, Crete, IL 60417 Property Records

Will County property record for 553 Division St, Crete, IL 60417

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,793 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$169,900 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$6,165 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-15-08-426-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-15-08-426-014

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,026 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,026 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,026 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
Lot Area9,793 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area384 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address553 DIVISION ST
CityCRETE
StateIL
Zip60417-2801
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLOCK 11 LOTS 6 7 (EX THRFRM THE W 48 FT THROF) IN BLK 11 IN WOOD'S ADDN TO CRETE, BEING A SUB OF PRT OF THE E1/2 OF THE SE1
Legal Range14E
Legal Township34N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionWOODS ADDITION TO CRETE
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionWILL IL
Township / Civil DivisionCRETE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract883809

Owner

553 Division St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.

Source: Will County records, as of August 24, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 17, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Feb 4, 2020Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage
VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Feb 21, 2019Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
MELONAS FAMILY TRUST (PT)
Feb 22, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20209911
Last Transfer DateMar 14, 2023
Transfer Doc0000012700
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateMar 17, 2023
Property Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801
Document Number0000012700
Map ReferenceDOC 77050 MB 1 PG 22
Instrument DateMar 14, 2023
InstrumentR2023012700
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801

February 2020: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2020
Property Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801
Document Number0000009911
Instrument DateJan 27, 2020
Instrument9911
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$255.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1914 N HICKORY ST CREST HILL IL 604032544, CREST HILL, IL 60403-2544

Mortgage

Document Number9912
DateFeb 4, 2020
Instrument9912
Lender
NameVETERANS UNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 3, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2019: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateFeb 21, 2019
Property Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2019
Instrument9948
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMar 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address553 DIVISION ST CRETE IL 604172801, CRETE, IL 60417-2801

Mortgage

Document Number0000009948
DateFeb 21, 2019
Instrument9948
Lender
NameMELONAS FAMILY TRUST (PT)
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueFeb 20, 2020

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWILL IL
Recording DateFeb 22, 2018
Property Address553 DIVISION ST, CRETE, IL 60417-2801
Document Number0000012452
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2018
Instrument12452
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$25.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2051 NORFOLK AVE CRETE IL 604179677, CRETE, IL 60417-9677

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Division St was $6,165.

Source: Will County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityCrete Village
CountyWill County
County SubdivisionCrete Township
Unified School DistrictCrete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,165.00$76,474 (+5.5%) Land $11,510 Building $64,964$229,422 (+5.5%) Land $34,530 Building $194,892
2024$72,487 Land $10,910 Building $61,577$217,461 Land $32,730 Building $184,731
2022$6,031.00 Homeowner's exemption$57,524 Land $8,658 Building $48,866$172,572 Land $25,974 Building $146,598

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 Division 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 553 Division 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCRETE
serves 8,386 people · EPA ID IL1970300
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting14
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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