28542 S Walleye Lane, Wilmington, IL 60481 (MLS # 12700640)

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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

DAYS ON MARKET 63 LAST UPDATED 9/2/2026
YEAR BUILT 1969 COMMUNITY Wilmington
GARAGE SPACES 4.0 COUNTY Will
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Wilmington High School
Elementary School Bruning Elementary School
Jr. High School Wilmington Middle School
High School Wilmington High School

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Jul 30, '26 $389,900
Jul 30, '26 - Sep 2, '26 $379,900
Sep 2, '26 - Today $369,900


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
AMENITIES Insurance, Snow Removal
APPLIANCES Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
AREA Wilmington
BASEMENT Crawl Space
CONSTRUCTION Vinyl Siding
EXTERIOR Barbecue, Outdoor Grill
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
HOA DUES 165
INTERIOR Granite Counters
LOT 0.52 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 117 X 307 X 76 X 166 X 65 X 64 X 42
PARKING Gravel, Garage, Detached
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Ranch
TAXES 3668
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Water
WATER Well
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Waterfront
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