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$2,019 Closing Credit¹
#12334640, Diane Martin, Listing Office: Hexagon Real Estate
$295,000 List price
144 Fossil Lake Ct Wilmington, IL 60481
$3,503
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,540 sqft
0.10 acres
$192 / sqft
House
Property details
About 144 Fossil Lake Ct
Live a life you don't need a vacation from! Located in beautiful Shadow Lakes, a gated community with 5 private lakes and miles of interconnecting channels. This stick built home has it all, nestled right across from a stocked channel. Your living room is open with cathedral ceilings, 2 skylights and multiple sliding doors bringing in much natural light. 2nd floor outside balcony is finished off with a removable screened in area for those outdoor moments. The living room is combined with dining area and oversized breakfast bar, leading to deliciously spacious kitchen! Cabinets have been well taken care of and are solid, with roll out drawers. With plenty of counter space and all appliances, including dishwasher, nothing to do but move in and enjoy. Overlooking the living room, the loft area upstairs, is large enough to enclose for an additional bedroom! We have 2 master bedrooms, one upstairs and one down. Each has a large full bath next door. So many possibilities. Your full basement has 2 separate storage areas, with a utility sink, and separate workshop area...with outside access (This room has many possibilities! Check out the pictures. The attached garage is a rare find in SL. Outside, your yard is already partially fenced off for your pets, large shed, and covered back porch. Just check out the pictures. Upgrades to mention: Gas hook up for fireplace in Living room, Furnace and AC 2024, Water heater 2023. All remaining furniture is staying. Washer / Dryer is on the main level. This is a private gated community. We have miles of fresh water channels, lakes, and marshes all interconnecting. This is the place to fish, swim, or boat, where it can reach 42 feet deep in some areas. (BIG FISH POSSIBILITIES!) Wildlife is abundant as well. This association includes a club house, community pool, a separate sand beach, pavilion, dog park, volleyball and basketball area (other games as well). They offer plenty of family and group activities. Other important notes: Close to I55 & only 60 Mins. from Chicago. Only Electric Boats & Golf Carts allowed. Association Dues are on a tiered basis and depend on the time you spend at the property- . Dues include water, sewer and garbage. Buyer / Buyer's agent to call Shadow Lakes to verify all rules / info. Lot size and square footage is estimated.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingPropane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,540 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built2005
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
MLS #12306818
Garage1 space
WaterfrontChannel
Summary
- MLS Number: 12306818
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Hexagon Real Estate
- Office Phone: (815) 712-7786
- Listing Agent: Diane Martin
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2004 | Home Sold | $25,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,157 | $2,532 |
| 2022 | $65,478 | $2,862 |
| 2021 | $62,497 | $2,922 |
| 2020 | $59,211 | $2,922 |
| 2019 | $55,912 | $2,933 |
| 2018 | $53,505 | $2,958 |
| 2017 | $52,455 | $2,965 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•162 S School St
6
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Public District 2-5
3.5 mi
•221 Ryan St
10
Coal City Intermediate School
Public District 4-5
4.0 mi
•305 E Division St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,580. The most common annual income of people living in Wilmington, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Ram
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Classic Country- Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 144 Fossil Lake Ct
This home is located at 144 Fossil Lake Ct in Wilmington, IL and zip code 60481 in the Shadow Lakes neighborhood. This 1,540 square foot home, which was built in 2005, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $295,000.
While more than 2 listings in Wilmington, IL in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Wilmington, IL between February and March 2025 increased by 40%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $198,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 29 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.