Last Sold Price
3 beds2,232 sqft$125/sqft
279 Fossil Ridge Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/12/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Keith Eastman • Keith Eastman Realty, LLC
    P: (815) 735-0045 C: (815) 735-0045 keith@keitheastmanrealty.com

Sold By Lori Bonarek Realty

Property Details for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
12090560
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$5,775 / year
HOA Fees
$1,952 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,347 SF
Area
Wilmington
Subdivision
Shadow Lakes
Township
Reed
Ownership
Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Propane, Forced Air

Location

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Building Information for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,347 SF

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Property Information for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

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

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Public Records for 279 Fossil Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,611Additions$80,646Total$94,257
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

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