28542 S Walleye Lane, Wilmington, IL

$359,500

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2

Beds

1

Bath

1,386

Square feet

0.52

Acres

About 28542 S Walleye Lane

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

Features of 28542 S Walleye Lane

MLS® # 12700640
Price $359,500
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1.00
Full Baths 1
Square Footage 1,386
Acres 0.52
Year Built 1969
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Ranch
Status Price Change

Community Information

Address 28542 S Walleye Lane
Area Wilmington
City Wilmington
County Will
State IL
Zip Code 60481

Amenities

Parking Spaces 4
Parking Gravel, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
# of Garages 4
Is Waterfront Yes
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Granite Counters
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Gas Log
Stories 1 Story
Has Basement Yes
Basement Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features Outdoor Grill
Lot Description Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Block

School Information

District 209U
Elementary Bruning Elementary School
Middle Wilmington Middle School
High Wilmington High School

Additional Information

Days on Market 78
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees 165
HOA Fees Freq. Quarterly

Listing Details

OfficeHomeSmart Realty Group

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