Waterfront Retreat with your own Boat Ramp & 4-Car Garage/Workshop Love to fish, boat, hunt or simply enjoy peace and quiet? Want the convenience of your own private boat ramp? Looking for a spacious workshop or a place to store your vehicles, boats, and toys? Do you enjoy entertaining family and friends outdoors on a large, private lot? If so, this charming waterfront cottage may be exactly what you've been looking for. Situated on a quiet corner lot toward the end of a dead-end street, this two-bedroom, one-bath cottage offers direct channel access to the Kankakee River from your own private boat ramp. Enjoy the wildlife from the beautiful water views from one side of the property and picturesque open fields filled with deer and pheasants from the other. Inside, the home features a surprisingly spacious living room featuring a beautiful brick fireplace, creating the perfect gathering place after a day on the river. The completely remodeled bathroom features a large walk-in tiled shower, quartz vanity top, and modern fixtures. The kitchen offers an abundance of solid wood cabinetry complemented by new granite countertops, providing plenty of storage and workspace. Spacious closets and a laundry room with a separate entrance. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a year-round residence, this home is move-in ready with: * Privately owned Boat Ramp on Channel that can accommodate a 24-foot boat * Four-Car garage/workshop * Large corner lot * Natural gas furnace * Central air conditioning * Private deep well with excellent water quality and pressure * Private septic system * New luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout * Spacious closets * Completely updated plumbing * New water heater * New pressure tank * New electrical service panel in the home * Separate new electrical panel and wiring in the oversized four-car garage Spend your mornings fishing, afternoons boating on the Kankakee River, and evenings relaxing around a fire while watching wildlife from your own backyard. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a full-time residence, or the perfect gathering place for family and friends, this property offers a lifestyle that's hard to find. The impressive 4-car garage offers abundant space for vehicles, boats, hobbies, or a workshop. Special Note- Upgrades by licensed contractors * New electrical wiring and new service panel in garage * New electrical service panel in house * All new plumbing and plumbing fixtures to include new hot water heater and pressure tank * All new Luxury Vinyl Flooring throughout * Completely upgraded bathroom with ex-large tile shower and quartz counter-tops * Real wood kitchen cabinets with new granite counter-tops * Septic system pumped
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$359,500
28542 S Walleye Ln, Wilmington, IL 60481
2beds
1,386sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$55/mo HOA
What's special
Waterfront propertyModern fixturesMove-in-ready two-bedroom one-bath cottageQuiet dead-end streetCentral air-conditioning systemAbundant storage and workspaceCompletely remodeled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marlene Carlson 708-935-2232,
HomeSmart Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12700640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Granite Counters), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X23
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Granite Counters
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Screens, Display Window(s), Some Wood Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 117 X 307 X 76 X 166 X 65 X 64 X 42
- Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0317063030011085
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Snow Removal, Other
- HOA fee: $165 quarterly
Location
- Region: Wilmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,696
- Annual tax amount: $3,668
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $220,000$159/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $847 -2.4% | $58,232 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $867 -27.6% | $55,170 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $1,199 -2.3% | $49,959 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,227 -1.6% | $46,626 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,246 +0.1% | $45,401 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,245 -0.6% | $44,506 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $1,253 -0.6% | $43,493 +7% |
| 2017 | $1,260 +0.9% | $40,629 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $1,249 -3.5% | $37,326 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $1,293 | $36,434 -1% |
| 2014 | $1,293 +5% | $36,802 -6.2% |
| 2013 | $1,232 +1% | $39,218 -5.2% |
| 2012 | $1,220 +9.4% | $41,391 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $1,115 +4% | $43,869 -4% |
| 2010 | $1,073 +2.3% | $45,697 |
| 2009 | $1,048 +1.9% | $45,697 |
| 2008 | $1,028 | $45,697 +6.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $42,908 +8% |
| 2006 | $1,109 +6.7% | $39,730 +4.3% |
| 2005 | $1,039 -3.5% | $38,088 +6.8% |
| 2004 | $1,077 -12.7% | $35,653 +7.7% |
| 2003 | $1,233 -0.4% | $33,107 |
| 2002 | $1,238 +4.8% | $33,107 |
| 2001 | $1,182 | $33,107 |
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Neighborhood: 60481
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bruning Elementary School
- Middle: Wilmington Middle School
- High: Wilmington High School
- District: 209U
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





