28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
28542 S Walleye LN, Wilmington, IL 60481
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Steve Porter

Steve Porter

+1(773) 992-9619
$ 389,900
Est. payment | /mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,386 SqFt

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$ 389,900
Est. payment | /mo
Save

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,386 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,386 sqft

Price per Sqft $281

MLS Listing ID 12700640

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Fees $165/qua

Year Built 1969

Annual Tax Amount $3,668

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.520 Acres

Lot Dimensions 117 X 307 X 76 X 166 X 65 X 64 X 42

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Located in the well-known Phelan Acres river community, this move-in-ready waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of recreation, relaxation, and modern comfort. Featuring your own private boat ramp with direct channel access to the beautiful Kankakee River, this charming two-bedroom, one-bath cottage is ideal for boating, fishing, kayaking, hunting, or simply escaping to the peace and quiet of river living. Tucked away on a spacious 0.52-acre corner lot near the end of a dead-end street, you'll enjoy beautiful channel views on one side of the property and picturesque open fields on the other, where deer, pheasants, and other wildlife are frequent visitors. Inside, the home has been extensively updated and is truly move-in ready. The spacious living room is centered around a beautiful brick fireplace, creating the perfect place to gather after a day on the river. The completely remodeled bathroom features an oversized tiled walk-in shower, quartz vanity, and modern fixtures, while the kitchen combines timeless solid wood cabinetry with beautiful new granite countertops, offering abundant storage and workspace. New luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home, complemented by spacious bedroom closets and a convenient laundry room with its own exterior entrance. Extensive recent improvements provide exceptional peace of mind, including an entirely new plumbing system, new plumbing fixtures, new water heater, new pressure tank, new electrical service panel in the home, new electrical panel and wiring in the detached garage, private deep well with excellent water quality, private septic system, and newer natural gas furnace, central air conditioning, and roof. Nearly every major infrastructure improvement has already been completed, allowing you to simply move in and start enjoying the property. A true standout feature is the impressive detached garage and workshop offering approximately 1,250 square feet of versatile space. Whether you need room for boats, trailers, classic cars, ATVs, motorcycles, recreational equipment, woodworking, hobbies, or a serious workshop, this exceptional building is ready to accommodate it all. With its own brand-new electrical service, it provides endless possibilities for storage, projects, or business use. Combined with the generous half-acre lot, there is ample space for parking, entertaining, and enjoying everything this unique property has to offer. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or the ultimate river retreat, opportunities like this are few and far between. Move in just in time to enjoy summer on the Kankakee River!

Location

State IL

County Will

Area Wilmington

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Granite Counters

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Grill

Garage Spaces 4.0

Community Features Water Rights

Waterfront Description Waterfront, Water Rights

View Water

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Vinyl Siding, No

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Level or Stories 1 Story

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Bruning Elementary School

Middle Schools Wilmington Middle School

High Schools Wilmington High School

School District 209U , 209U, 209U

Others

HOA Fee Include Insurance,Snow Removal,Other

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Marlene Carlson of  HomeSmart Realty Group 

 

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