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For sale by owner
  • $160,000

    25004 Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

    1beds
    560sqft
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    $1,267/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $286/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Direct water accessPanoramic viewsPanoramic river viewsImpressive sized lot
    Your own little escape on the Kankakee river, this charming 1 bedroom 1 bath riverfront cottage offers approximately 560 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, direct water access, and panoramic river views. The interior has been remodeled to make the most of the setting, including a new vaulted ceiling thats gives the compact space an open airy feel. A wall of riverfront windows brings in an abundance of natural light and provides sweeping views of the river throughout the main living area. Warm pine tongue and groove, new hickory cabinets with butcher block top, give the cottage a rustic feel without sacrificing modern comfort. A long list of recent improvements means much of the work has already been done: a new roof, new siding and soffit, new mini split with heating and air conditioning, new tankless water heater, new shallow well pump and sandpoint, finally new hickory cabinetry. Outside mature trees provide shade and comfort, while the deck and direct river access make it easy to enjoy everything that comes with life on the Kankakee- morning coffee over looking the water, afternoons outside, fishing, boating, jetskiing, or simply unwinding by the river. Impressive sized lot and shed make storage a breeze for all of your summer toys! The property is fed by a sandpoint well, and has its own septic system. L.E.D lighting throughout fed from a 200 amp panel. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, fishing cottage, or a cozy place of your own on the river, this Wilmington property packs an incredible amount of character into a small footprint. Home is on leased land with a yearly lease of around 3,000 dollars. Panoramic views, direct access to the Kankakee rive, and extensive recent updates make this one worth seeing in person!
    What the owner loves about this home
    Life on the Kankakee river!
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    Property Owner (815) 600-9870

    This property is for sale by owner and Zillow, Inc. is displaying it at the owner's request. It is not subject to a listing agreement with Zillow, Inc. or its affiliates.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Electric
      Cooling
      • Refrigerator
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Basement: None
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 560 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Shake / Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Wilmington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $286/sqft
      • Date on market: 10/3/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/3/2026Listed for sale$160,000$286/sqft
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        Neighborhood: 60481

        Getting around

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        Somewhat Bikeable

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