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!
For sale by owner
$160,000
25004 Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481
1beds
560sqft
SingleFamily
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Direct water accessPanoramic viewsPanoramic river viewsImpressive sized lot
What the owner loves about this home
Life on the Kankakee river!
- 5 days
- 672
- 59
Listed by:
Property Owner (815) 600-9870
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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000$286/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
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