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Property Description
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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 28542 South Walleye Lane
General
- Price: $359,500
- HOA FEE: $55/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $3,668 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12778809
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Water Rights
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: European Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Flood Zone
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: Wilmington
- County: Will
- Township: Wilmington
- Driving Directions: Take County Line/Will Road north from Lorenzo Rd over Kankakee river bridge to first street you can turn right on, which is Willow Ln. Follow Willow Ln all the way till it ends and bends to the right to Walleye Lane. Follow Walleye Lane to Catfish Drive. The property is on Walleye and Catfish.
School Information
- School District: 209U
- Elem School District: 209U
- Midd School District: 209U
- High School District: 209U
- Elementary School: Bruning Elementary School
- Middle School: Wilmington Middle School
- High School: Wilmington High School
- Private School: Wilmington High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Snow Removal, Other
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Square Feet: 1,386
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1969
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 117 x 307 x 76 x 166 x 65 x 64 x 42
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Waterfront
- Water Front View: Back of Property
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $165
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assessment Year: 1969
- Tax Amount: $3,668
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 317063030011085
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Schools
Schools serving 28542 South Walleye Lane
School District:Wilmington Community Unit School District 209u
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
L J Stevens Intermediate School 221 Ryan Street, Wilmington, IL 60481 | 2-5 | 6.8 mi |
Bruning Elementary School 1910 Bruning Drive, Wilmington, IL 60481 | PK-1 | 7.6 mi |
Wilmington Middle School 715 South Joliet Street, Wilmington, IL 60481 | 6-8 | 6.7 mi |
Wilmington High School 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington, IL 60481 | 9-12 | 7.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 28542 South Walleye Lane
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,669
—
$60,445
4%
2025
$3,669
323%
$58,232
6%
2023
$867
-28%
$55,170
10%
2022
$1,199
—
$49,959
7%
2022
$1,199
-4%
$46,626
3%
2020
$1,246
—
$45,401
2%
2019
$1,245
-1%
$44,506
2%
2018
$1,253
-1%
$43,493
7%
2017
$1,260
1%
$40,629
9%
2016
$1,249
-3%
$37,326
2%
2015
$1,291
—
$36,434
-1%
2014
$1,293
5%
$36,802
-6%
2013
$1,232
1%
$39,218
-5%
2012
$1,220
—
$41,391
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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28542 S Walleye Lane, Wilmington, IL 60481 (MLS# 12778809) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 28542 S Walleye Lane is currently listed for $359,500 and was received on October 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 28542 S Walleye Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

