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168 Fossil Cove Lane
Wilmington, IL 60481 · Shadow Lakes
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- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Sqft
- 1,350
- $/sqft
- $193
- Built
- 1995
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12693865
About this home
LAKE LIFE IS WAITING FOR YOU! This adorable 3 bed, 2 bath waterfront home is full of charm and is just a short walk to the beach, pool, amenity center, and all the wonderful amenities Shadow Lakes has to offer. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the beautiful maintenance free TREX deck, complete with a large retractable awning and a screened-in side porch. Inside, the inviting family room overlooks the water and features a cozy wood burning fireplace, making it the perfect place to unwind year-round. Upstairs, you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms, including a generous 15' x 15' primary bedroom with an adorable private balcony, perfect for sipping your morning coffee while watching the sunrise or curling up with a good book. A large walk-in attic provides plenty of additional storage. Whether you're entertaining family and friends or simply soaking in the breathtaking waterfront views, this home offers the perfect setting. Fish right from your own pier, pull your boat up to the TREX dock, and start making unforgettable lake memories. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own your own piece of lakefront paradise! Furnace (2025), A/C (2019), Roof (2019), HWH (2019). Enjoy incredible fishing (spring fed stocked lakes), boating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking in this gated community w/club house, pool, beach, volleyball, basketball, nature trails & much more. Make this perfect escape your weekend retreat or year-round residence! Less than an hour from Chicago & just minutes off I-55. WELCOME HOME!! This is a gated community you will need to make arrangements prior to showing.
Price & tax history
| Listed Jul 10, 2026 | $279,900Closed |
| 2023 property taxes | $3,556/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Reed-Custer Middle School
255U
High school
Reed-Custer High School255U
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Lori Bonarek Realty, listed by Kimberly Engelhardt.
Information last updated Aug 27, 2026, 4:43 PM.
168 Fossil Cove Lane
Wilmington, IL 60481
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Propane
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Rooms total
- 5
- Fireplaces total
- 1
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