$8,063

closing credit¹

27721 S Klemme Rd Crete, IL 60417

$679,000
3 beds
4 full
6,000 sqft
20.0 acres
$113 / sqft
House

Property details

About 27721 S Klemme Rd

A true country estate! 20 acres, mostly wooded, a custom built brick and steel ranch set back off the road for privacy and in the midst of your own park like setting. Massive bedrooms with incredible closet space. An open floor plan, large windows bring the outside into all the living spaces. 2 huge masonry fireplaces anchor the main rooms on each level. A custom built hardwood cabinetry kitchen with an oversized island connects to the living and dining rooms. The lower level is your own true recreation space with a full sized two lane bowling alley (working!), a bar, room for multiple card / game tables, a pool table and more. Radiant heat with multiple boilers, zoned central AC. The house is incredibly unique and is ready as is or for a new owner to bring their ideas and decorating touches. The yard blends into the 10+ acres of woods and water, there is a pond between the house and the road and you have to look very hard to see even one neighbors house. Everything here is on a grand scale. There are two large outbuildings in great shape, room for workshops, vehicle storage, indoor farming, bring your ideas! Unincorporated Crete is convenient to shopping and restaurants in St. John and Schererville, a 10 minute drive to Walts flagship grocery store, just 1 mile from the Indiana border and Stateline road. Development nearby is largely limited to properties of 9+ acres, maintaining the rural character of the area. Only an hour from downtown Chicago, 20 minutes to Metra, it can be a true country getaway, a retreat or simply a fabulous place to live in the midst of nature. The home has been lived in by the same family who had it built. It has amazing possibilities.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Propane, Baseboard, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size6,000 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size20 Acres
Year built1979
MLS #12189907
Attached garage10 spaces
WaterfrontPond, Water View

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12189907
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (312) 733-7201
  • Listing Agent: Richard Kasper

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$679,000

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$239,910$23,663
2022$213,199$21,759
2021$195,173$19,991
2020$182,881$19,991
2019$171,846$19,328
2018$168,102$19,067
2017$154,833$18,060

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Beecher Elementary School

Public District PK-5

5.3 mi

PO Box 308

4

Balmoral Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.5 mi

1124 W New Monee Rd

4

Crete Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.0 mi

435 North St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,409. The majority of Crete, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

23%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
48%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Old NavyOld Navy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • ArbysArbys
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • GMCGMC
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 27721 S Klemme Rd

This home is located at 27721 S Klemme Rd in Crete, IL and zip code 60417. This 6,000 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 20.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $679,000.

Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Crete, IL. In the same period over 9 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Crete, IL decreased by 1.2% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $272,450.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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