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Off Market Aug 2021 for $270K

$362,711

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,779/mo

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1,415

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26042 Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

About this home

Calling all river rats! Do you boat? Ski? Fish? Or would you rather just relax and stare at the beautiful views of the river? This cottage on the Kankakee River is on owned land. Eat-in kitchen and living room are open concept in a 24x19 great room. Master bedroom and enclosed, heated porch look out over the river- imagine waking up to that! Two car attached garage at ground level is and has been used as an entertaining area complete with a second kitchen. Wrap around deck on north side (facing river) and east side of the home, 20x16 patio off lower level is covered by the deck, private removable dock, 16x12 shed with a full bathroom so no one needs to enter the home off the water! New central air and freshly painted! Hang out in the summer, live here year round, or lease it out as a vacation rental (no bylaws/association)!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by James Ludes • Lori Bonarek Realty

Bought with Raeanne Schad • Keller Williams Infinity

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11182251

Redfin Estimate

$362,711

$93K since sold in August 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($389K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
2 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
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E
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Market trends in 60481, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$278K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

8 days MoM

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5 MoM

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$137,500
2 beds1.5 baths400 sq ft
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Sale history for 26042 Cottage Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11182251

Aug 27, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$270,000

$191/sq ft

Aug 18, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

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Aug 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

$270,000

$191/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08136005

Nov 15, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$225,000

$159/sq ft

Oct 15, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 12, 2012

Listed (New)

$249,900

$177/sq ft

+14

Awesome Home on the Kankakee River and you OWN the land*Summer home or year round, you choose*Boat,Ski,Fish or just sit and enjoy the beautiful views of the river*Master Bedroom with picture window looking out to river*Kitchen and livingroom are open concept*Lower level is great for entertaining or use as a two car garage,doors are there*Wrap around deck*Patio off lower level*Private Dock*Shed*Much more*Must see!!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07860773

Jul 20, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 19, 2011

Listed (New)

Public Records

Jul 25, 1994

Sold

$15,000

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1987

Sold

$16,000

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,538 (+3.5%)

$18,612 + $84,430

$103,042

2023

$6,316 (+9.0%)

$18,612 + $84,430

$103,042

2022

$5,797 (−2.0%)

$16,854 + $76,456

$93,310

2021

$5,917 (+1.1%)

$15,729 + $71,354

$87,083

2020

$5,854 (+2.1%)

$15,315 + $69,478

$84,793

2019

$5,734 (+1.7%)

$15,013 + $68,109

$83,122

2018

$5,637 (+6.4%)

$14,671 + $66,558

$81,229

2017

$5,296 (+8.9%)

$13,705 + $62,175

$75,880

2015

$4,865 (+22.4%)

$12,591 + $57,120

$69,711

2013

$3,975 (+1.0%)

$13,229 + $45,014

$58,243

2012

$3,937 (+3.3%)

$13,962 + $47,508

$61,470

2011

$3,813 (−0.2%)

$14,798 + $50,353

$65,151

2010

$3,820 (+2.3%)

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

2008

$3,733 (+4.6%)

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

2007

$3,568

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

Tax history for 26042 Cottage Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,538 (+3.5%)

$18,612 + $84,430

$103,042

2023

$6,316 (+9.0%)

$18,612 + $84,430

$103,042

2022

$5,797 (−2.0%)

$16,854 + $76,456

$93,310

2021

$5,917 (+1.1%)

$15,729 + $71,354

$87,083

2020

$5,854 (+2.1%)

$15,315 + $69,478

$84,793

2019

$5,734 (+1.7%)

$15,013 + $68,109

$83,122

2018

$5,637 (+6.4%)

$14,671 + $66,558

$81,229

2017

$5,296 (+8.9%)

$13,705 + $62,175

$75,880

2015

$4,865 (+22.4%)

$12,591 + $57,120

$69,711

2013

$3,975 (+1.0%)

$13,229 + $45,014

$58,243

2012

$3,937 (+3.3%)

$13,962 + $47,508

$61,470

2011

$3,813 (−0.2%)

$14,798 + $50,353

$65,151

2010

$3,820 (+2.3%)

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

2008

$3,733 (+4.6%)

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

2007

$3,568

$15,415 + $52,451

$67,866

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Will County

APN

0317071010030000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

R-3

Residential-Single-family District

The R-3 district is primarily intended to accommodate detached houses in areas served by central water service and paved roads and where police, fire and emergency medical services are readily available. As with all residential districts, the R-3 district also allows some other uses typically found within residential areas in Will County.; Conservation design subdivisions are allowed and encouraged for new residential developments in the R-3 district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Third
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Third
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Basement Description: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors, Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 5

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Exterior Building Type: Cedar
Age: 26-30 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,415

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 840
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,415
Total Sq Ft: 1,415
Upper Sq Ft: 575
Parcel Number: 0317071010030000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 88.8 X 216.8 X 46.6 X 28.7 X 208.3
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: River Front, Water View, Waterfront
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,854
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Water Rights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 209U
Middle Or Junior School District: 209U
High School District: 209U

Location Information
Township: Wilmington
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Lorenzo Rd to Will/County Rd north. Immediate right (east) after covered bridge on Cottage Rd to home on north side

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 0317071010030000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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Schools

L J Stevens Intermediate School

Public 2-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi

6/10

Wilmington Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi

7/10

Wilmington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$345,000 – $418,000

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Home values near 26042 Cottage Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26130 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$611,269
26008 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$458,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
25900 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 2 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$430,047
26000 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$626,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
26052 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$499,517
26034 West Cottage Rd, Wilmington, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 484 Sq. Ft.	$161,004

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