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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,232 sqft$125/sqft
279 Fossil Ridge Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,347 sq ftLot Size
$125/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,952/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lakefront living at its finest in this beautiful custom built 3 bedroom / 2 bath waterfront home. This home on a larger than average lot is located on Hawk Lake (big water) with privacy all around. This property has been very well maintained inside & out, you will see that the minute you arrive. Main level includes 1 bedroom (w/patio door out to the deck), bath, four season sunroom w/windows galore, gas fireplace in living room & large eat-in kitchen w/new sink & fixtures. The second floor has 2...Lakefront living at its finest in this beautiful custom built 3 bedroom / 2 bath waterfront home. This home on a larger than average lot is located on Hawk Lake (big water) with privacy all around. This property has been very well maintained inside & out, you will see that the minute you arrive. Main level includes 1 bedroom (w/patio door out to the deck), bath, four season sunroom w/windows galore, gas fireplace in living room & large eat-in kitchen w/new sink & fixtures. The second floor has 2 large bedrooms, one is the master with its own private veranda. Also, on the second a bath that has recently been updated (sink, vanity & fixtures). This home has a full finished basement that has recently been remodeled w/new walls, flooring, a beautiful bar w/stools, (refrigerator included) and another large room that could be 4th bedroom, craft room or office. Washer/dryer also included in basement. Other recent home improvements include but not limited to, a new water heater in 2024, A/C in 2021, plumbing & freshly painted through-out. Enjoy the outdoors on the large wrap-around deck (painted 2024), two separated fire pits and private dock to park your boat. Shed for storage. If you are looking for that private waterfront home, you must check this one out!

    Sold By Lori Bonarek Realty

    • Listed by: Keith Eastman 815.735.0045 keith@keitheastmanrealty.com • Keith Eastman Realty, LLC
    Listing closed: 09/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12090560

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $275,000

    Avg days on market

    33

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.3%

    Wilmington, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a yard and trees
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    a house view with a play ground in front of it
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    Property Information for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,775 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Will County
    • Area: Wilmington
    • Subdivision: Shadow Lakes
    • Township: Reed
    • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,347 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 255U
    • High School District: 255U
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 255U
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Driveway
    • Parking On Site: true
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Water, Security System, Clubhouse, Pool, Lake Rights
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Lake, Water Rights, Gated, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished, Egress Window
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Fire Pit
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Lake Front
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 9347
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Appraiser
    • Management Company: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2024-06-21T17:30:48
    • Photos Count: 49
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X18
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X18
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 7X23
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X14
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 12X20
    Bar or Entertainment Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
    • Dimensions: 18X26
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 10X13

    Property History for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 12, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12090560

    $279,900
    Jul 26, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12090560

    Jul 26, 2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12090560

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/12/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12090560

    $279,900
    07/26/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12090560

    07/26/2024

    Contingent

    MRED #12090560

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$14,822Additions$87,823Total$102,645
    Tax Record2025$6,165 ($514 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Stories2Lot Size7,708 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991CountyWILLAPN02-24-04-307-025

    Schools near 279 Fossil Ridge Road

    This home is within Reed Custer Community Unit School District 255u.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 1
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Reed-Custer Primary School
    PublicPK to 1

    Reed-Custer Intermediate School
    PublicPK to 5

    Reed-Custer Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Reed-Custer High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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