RIVERFRONT BEAUTY! This four bedroom, 3.5 bath home has been meticulously updated - it DOES NOT require flood insurance, either - and has a perfect layout for comfortable living & relaxed entertaining. You have a bright & spacious LR; stunning dine-in kitchen w/full river views, and AMAZING sunroom with adjoining deck - merging indoors & out, to a wonderful effect. [BONUS: two large en suite bedrooms - main level & upstairs - perfect for guests or extended family.] The outdoor space is GORGEOUS: set on an over 1/2-acre lot - with a well-groomed lawn, shade trees, and oh, what a backyard! There is a winding path down to a cleverly designed patio & firepit, and the huge yard meets a shallow part of the river - so wade right in, or launch your canoes & kayaks & inner tubes for some splashy adventures. There is also a 24x12 shed w/2 overhead doors + loft for your floaty toys. A LOVELY natural setting, but convenient to town & commuter access points - come and see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
$3/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Fisher• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Allison Ascher• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $2,449 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1698 Bittersweet Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12542969
Jun 10, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$385,000
$134/sq ft
Apr 20, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Mar 26, 2026
Relisted (Active)
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Mar 9, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Mar 4, 2026
Price Changed
$394,900
$137/sq ft
Jan 7, 2026
Listed (Active)
$399,900
$139/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12422849
Nov 4, 2025
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10654331
Jun 12, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$317,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 25, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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Mar 3, 2020
Listed (New)
$324,900
$113/sq ft
+36
* * VIRTUAL TOUR Available * * * Prepare To Fall In Love, As Soon As You Pull Up To Your Riverfront Dream Home! This Stunning 2,883 Square Foot 2 Story Home Sitting On Over Half An Acre of Water Frontage Features: Custom Front Door / Completely Updated Home Top To Bottom / Beautiful Hardwood Floor Throughout / 18x14 Front Living Room With Bay Window / Open Kitchen With Full Views Of The River, Custom Cabinets, Quartz Counter Tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Canned Lighting, Bar Seating, & Dining Room With Sliding Doors To Back Deck / Family Room or Dining Room With Cozy Fireplace, Opens Up To Enclosed 19x16 All Seasons Room / Main Floor Master Bedroom (possible in-law arrangement) Suite With Full Bathroom, Double Vanity, & Stand Up Shower / Main Floor Laundry With New Front Loading Stackable Washer & Dryer, Cabinets, Storage Seating, & Utility Sink / Take The Beautiful Wrought Iron Staircase To Your 2nd Floor Living Space / Upstairs Master Suite With Walk In Closet & Master Bathroom with Custom Tile Surround Stand Up Shower & Custom Vanity / Large 3rd Bedroom 20x12 With Walk In Closet / Deep 2.5 Car Attached Garage / A 24x12 Boat House With 2 Overhead Doors, Front & Rear, With Loft / New Hot Water Heater, All New Plumbing, Furnace & AC 2019 / New Roof 2017 / Taxes Do NOT Reflect Any Exemptions / NO Flood Insurance / Take Advantage Of All Your Outdoor Activities: Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, & 4 Nearby Golf Courses! Schedule Your Private Tour Today! "AGENTS AND/OR PERSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE. "
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09523696
Apr 14, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$153,500
$53/sq ft
Mar 17, 2017
Pending
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Mar 7, 2017
Listed (New)
$199,900
$69/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08642204
Nov 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08077195
Sep 29, 2013
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07447580
Aug 16, 2010
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06746285
Jun 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06502434
Oct 15, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 21, 2005
Sold
$284,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,283 (−0.4%)
$16,357 + $124,044
$140,401
2024
$10,323 (+4.3%)
$15,578 + $118,137
$133,715
2023
$9,898 (+6.4%)
$14,292 + $108,383
$122,675
2022
$9,307 (+6.3%)
$12,732 + $96,555
$109,287
2021
$8,751 (+4.0%)
$12,732 + $96,555
$109,287
2020
$8,415 (−4.0%)
$11,654 + $88,380
$100,034
2019
$8,762 (+2.5%)
$10,943 + $79,034
$89,977
2018
$8,547 (+8.0%)
$10,755 + $77,675
$88,430
2017
$7,912 (+3.5%)
$10,243 + $73,976
$84,219
2016
$7,643 (+1.2%)
$10,243 + $73,976
$84,219
2015
$7,554 (+7.3%)
$10,197 + $73,645
$83,842
2013
$7,041
$10,645 + $76,881
$87,526
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kankakee County
APN
121712402009
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
The R1 residence district regulations are designed to conserve existing good residential areas and to regulate the efficient use and orderly development of vacant land designated for residential uses. This section applies to the R1 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Apr 27, 2027 • Active
Building department
Remodel
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