1374 Benton Street New and improved price. The home is VA and FHA-ready. Visit this grand 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom vintage home that has been beautifully renovated while retaining its character and charm. The open-concept main floor features a dramatic foyer with a new tile floor, a turned staircase, large living and dining areas with gleaming bamboo flooring, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is stunning, with quartz countertops, glass subway tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar with pendant lights, and a walk-in pantry. The fantastic sun/spa room is a highlight, with a vaulted ceiling, windows all around, skylight, hot tub, sliding doors to the patio, and an adjacent full bath and 4th bedroom. Upstairs, you will find a huge master suite with space for a sitting area, 2 reach-in closets, a private bath with granite vanity and double sinks, plus 2 additional spacious bedrooms and a full hall bath. Other home highlights include a brick exterior, dual staircases, curved walls, beveled glass front door, oversized windows, recessed lighting, and French doors. The full basement with exterior access is finished with a rec room, 6th bedroom, an office, and a laundry room. A recently finished extra-large bedroom is also located in the walk-up attic. The home has newer windows, plumbing, 200 amp electrical, furnace and A/C, drywall, Nest thermostat, internet extenders on every level with no dead zones, and lighting. The oversized 2.5-car garage has alley access. The property also features an expansive covered front porch and a fenced yard. This charming home is located in the quaint town of Crete, close to shopping, dining, and the Metra train.