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Off Market Sep 2024 for $279K

$337,736

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $279/mo

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2,232

sq ft

279 Fossil Ridge Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Keith Eastman • Keith Eastman Realty, LLC

Bought with Kimberly Engelhardt • Lori Bonarek Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12090560

Redfin Estimate

$337,736

$58K since sold in September 2024$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($311K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$365,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,150 sq ft
525 Stacey Ct, Braidwood, IL 60408
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$380,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,684 sq ft
43 Hole In The Wall Ct, Wilmington, IL 60481
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$263,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,373 sq ft
271 Fossil Bay Ct, Wilmington, IL 60481
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$305,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
225 Fossil Cove Ln, Wilmington, IL 60481
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$284,450
E
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
197 E Cermak Rd, Braidwood, IL 60408
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$269,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
170 Fossil Cove Ln, Wilmington, IL 60481

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Market trends in 60481, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$275K

$37K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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Sale history for 279 Fossil Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12090560

Sep 12, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$279,900

$125/sq ft

Jul 26, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 11, 2024

Price Changed

$289,900

$130/sq ft

Jun 27, 2024

Price Changed

$334,900

$150/sq ft

Jun 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

$348,900

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 2014

Sold

$205,000

$92/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 2004

Sold

$225,900

$101/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1997

Sold

$44,000

$20/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,760 (+9.1%)

$13,611 + $80,646

$94,257

2023

$5,281 (+8.7%)

$12,191 + $72,231

$84,422

2022

$4,858 (+3.4%)

$11,063 + $65,545

$76,608

2021

$4,700 (+5.5%)

$10,559 + $62,561

$73,120

2020

$4,456 (+6.1%)

$10,004 + $59,271

$69,275

2019

$4,200 (+4.1%)

$9,447 + $55,969

$65,416

2018

$4,035 (+1.9%)

$9,040 + $53,559

$62,599

2017

$3,958 (+5.2%)

$8,863 + $52,509

$61,372

2015

$3,764 (−8.0%)

$8,572 + $50,782

$59,354

2013

$4,091 (−0.9%)

$8,351 + $58,853

$67,204

2012

$4,128 (−4.0%)

$8,767 + $61,788

$70,555

2011

$4,300 (−2.1%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2010

$4,393 (−2.6%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2008

$4,508 (−0.3%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2007

$4,521

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

Tax history for 279 Fossil Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,760 (+9.1%)

$13,611 + $80,646

$94,257

2023

$5,281 (+8.7%)

$12,191 + $72,231

$84,422

2022

$4,858 (+3.4%)

$11,063 + $65,545

$76,608

2021

$4,700 (+5.5%)

$10,559 + $62,561

$73,120

2020

$4,456 (+6.1%)

$10,004 + $59,271

$69,275

2019

$4,200 (+4.1%)

$9,447 + $55,969

$65,416

2018

$4,035 (+1.9%)

$9,040 + $53,559

$62,599

2017

$3,958 (+5.2%)

$8,863 + $52,509

$61,372

2015

$3,764 (−8.0%)

$8,572 + $50,782

$59,354

2013

$4,091 (−0.9%)

$8,351 + $58,853

$67,204

2012

$4,128 (−4.0%)

$8,767 + $61,788

$70,555

2011

$4,300 (−2.1%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2010

$4,393 (−2.6%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2008

$4,508 (−0.3%)

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

2007

$4,521

$9,646 + $67,981

$77,627

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,708 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,560

Year built

1991

Style

Other

County

Will County

APN

0224043070250000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Driveway: Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 20

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 18 x 26

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 18

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 23

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 18
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit

Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 21-25 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0224043070250000
Additional Parcels Description: 0224043070560000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 9347
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Lake Front
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,775
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: T

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Lake, Water Rights, Gated, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $1,952
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Water, Security, Clubhouse, Pool, Lake Rights
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 255U
Middle Or Junior School District: 255U
High School District: 255U

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Shadow Lakes
Township: Reed
Corporate Limits: Braidwood
Directions: Shadow Lakes Rt 129 & Coal City Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,708 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 0224043070250000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Reed-Custer Intermediate School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Reed-Custer Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Reed-Custer High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$321,000 – $389,000

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Home values near 279 Fossil Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
Fossil Ridge Road, Wilmington, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 500 Sq. Ft.	$118,447
263 Fossil Bay Court, Wilmington, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1103 Sq. Ft.	$261,119

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Fossil Ridge Road, Wilmington, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 408 Sq. Ft.	$122,963
271 Fossil Bay Court, Wilmington, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1373 Sq. Ft.	$323,650

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Fossil Ridge Road, Wilmington, IL 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$339,761
260 Fossil Bay Court, Wilmington, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 560 Sq. Ft.	$92,178

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