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$145,503$148 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Nov 8, 2005

688 JEFFERSON ST

CRETE, IL 60417
0
Baths
984 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$146K
$126K low$165K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Nov 8, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,529 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$50,611 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,324
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,287
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,973
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,833

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
71
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWILL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Crete-Monee High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Crete Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Crete-Monee Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U

Neighborhood · ZIP 60417These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,561
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,875
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

688 Jefferson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Will County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Will County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Crete 60417
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Crete 60417
  • Older than 92% of homes in Will County

What homes are worth in Crete 60417

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$120K$540K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Crete 60417.

How it measures up in Crete 60417

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Crete 60417.

Estimated value$145,503
CheaperTypical $293,479Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 688 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrete 60417Will County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,5035% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14855% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac5% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than19449% of homes8% of homes

About 688 Jefferson St

How much is 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL is $145,503 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $126,206 to $164,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL last sell?

688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL last sold on Nov 8, 2005 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL?

688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL has 984 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL built?

688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL?

688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL is assigned to Crete-Monee High School (high), rated D-; Crete Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Crete-Monee Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL compare to other homes in Crete 60417?

Among the 5,572 homes in Crete 60417, it is worth more than 5% of them ($145,503 against a typical $293,479), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($148 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 5% of them (984 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1944 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Will County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 688 Jefferson St, Crete, IL was $3,529. The county assessed it at $50,611.

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