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$340,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,715 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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Over 2,700 sq. ft. of living space on a beautiful riverfront lot, less than one mile from the Elks Country Club. This home is filled with natural light, with soaring cathedral ceilings, a grand fireplace, and a wall of windows framing stunning views of the Kankakee River. Multiple gathering areas make entertaining easy - the living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, and large family room all flow beautifully, with the family room opening to a brick paver patio. The first floor features a bedroom, full bath, and a convenient laundry room with a second entrance to the backyard. The kitchen includes a large pantry closet with an additional hookup for a washer and dryer. Upstairs you'll find a versatile loft that can be used as an office, exercise space, craft area, or sitting room just off the primary suite. The primary bedroom includes its own private slider leading to a balcony overlooking the expansive backyard and tranquil river views. Recent Updates Include: * Roof shingles (2019) * Kitchen countertops & disposal (2019) * Furnace (2022) * Interior & exterior paint (2024) * Bathroom countertops (2024) * Water tank (2018) * Water pump (2020) * Range (2024) * Dishwasher (2023) * Refrigerator (2019) * Tile flooring in laundry room & bathrooms (2019) * Washer & dryer (2023) Additional Features: * Whole-house generator * Reverse osmosis system in kitchen * Whole-house central vacuum * Security system * Decorative soffit/under-eave lighting * Private dock - perfect for fishing, kayaking, or riverfront relaxation. Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water and endless options for recreation right from your own backyard. Call today to schedule your private showing.

Full Property Details for 1588 Bittersweet Dr

General

  • Price: $340,000
  • Taxes: $8,413 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12497422
  • Updated: 11/26/2025
  • Added to Site: 90 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Central Vacuum, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached

Location

  • Area: St. Anne
  • County: Kankakee
  • Township: Aroma
  • Driving Directions: Rt 17 to Heiland Rd (CR-21) south toward the Elk Country Club. Turn on Briarwood Ln to Bittersweet. Home is on the river side.

School Information

  • School District: 111
  • Elem School District: 111
  • Midd School District: 111
  • High School District: 111

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows
  • Sub-Flooring: Carpet
  • Square Feet: 2,715
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 287.7 x 150.3 x 301.9
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Zoning: SINGL

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Waterfront
  • Water Front View: Back of Property

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1974
  • Tax Amount: $8,413.2
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 12171240200400

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

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Schools serving 1588 Bittersweet Dr

School District:Kankakee School District 111
NameGradesDistance
King Middle Grade School
1440 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
3-64 mi
Kankakee Junior High School
2250 East Crestwood Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
7-83.2 mi
Kankakee High School
1200 West Jeffery Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
9-125.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1588 Bittersweet Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$340,000
-4.23%
MLS
10/19/2025
Listed
$355,000
91.89%
MLS
10/16/2015
Sold
$185,000
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Tax History for 1588 Bittersweet Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,413
5%
$115,085
9%
2023
$8,024
1%
$105,582
12%
2022
$7,935
6%
$94,060
9%
2021
$7,454
3%
$86,096
6%
2020
$7,265
—
$80,842
2%
2019
$7,278
3%
$79,452
5%
2018
$7,070
—
$75,669
—
2017
$7,048
4%
$75,669
3%
2016
$6,806
1%
$73,823
-2%
2015
$6,728
—
$75,330
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