Courtesy: Barr Agency, Inc
847-563-7070
Welcome to 395 E 1st Ave in Clifton - a beautifully reimagined home where timeless character meets modern luxury. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the seamless blend of old-world charm and high-end updates, highlighted by stunning hardwood floors that run throughout and create a warm, inviting feel. The fully renovated kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring sleek granite countertops and brand-new appliances - perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. With two full bathrooms, all thoughtfully updated, and completely modernized electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems, this home offers the peace of mind of new construction while preserving its classic soul. A semi-finished attic provides valuable additional space for storage or future expansion possibilities. Step outside to a relaxing back patio, ideal for unwinding or hosting, all set on nearly half an acre of land - a rare find that provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Completing the property are two garages, including an extra-long two-car garage, offering exceptional room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. This is a move-in-ready home that effortlessly blends charm, space, and modern convenience.
Courtesy: Village Realty Inc.
708-478-1212
You know that feeling when you finally find a place where everything just slows down... This is that kind of property! Tucked along the Iroquois River, this Tennessee Log Cabin home sits on almost a half-acre, surrounded by mature trees, offering a setting that feels private, peaceful, and easy to settle into from the moment you arrive. Take your time to admire the home's rich craftsmanship and detail, along with the breathtaking views of the river that make this property so special. Inside, the home features warm wood tones, an open layout, and a two-story living area with exposed beams and a loft above that immediately draws your eye upward. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island that anchors the space, flowing naturally into a cozy dining nook with built-in bench seating. The main level includes a spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, offering convenient everyday living. Upstairs, the loft style bedroom serves as a primary retreat with excellent built-in storage and closet space, along with room for a full bedroom setup plus additional space for a sitting area, office, or flex use, all overlooking the main living area below. The full basement provides valuable additional space, currently set up for recreation, storage, and utility, with plenty of flexibility for future use. Step outside and the setting continues to deliver. A covered porch and screened-in room offer a quiet place to unwind, while the patio and firepit area are ready for evenings outdoors. The private river deck and steps down to the shoreline make it easy to fully enjoy the property. In addition to the home, the property features a heated 2.5 car detached garage with a lean to shed, offering excellent space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Located outside of a flood zone, this property offers the benefit of riverfront living without the added concern. Recent updates include a new HVAC system in 2025 and updated lighting in 2024. This is a well-maintained property that feels like a getaway, but lives comfortably every day. Homes like this don't come around often, schedule your private showing today! Contingent on sellers finding suitable housing.
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
815-937-4370
Welcome home to your new home sweet home located at 160 Porter Avenue in charming Clifton, Illinois! This is the one that you have been waiting for! This 1910 American-Four Square home will make you smile from the moment you arrive! You are greeted by a landscaped yard and large lot at over half an acre with beautiful plants, flower beds, and mature trees. This lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home includes beautiful original woodwork from the doors, trim, built-in cabinets, freshly refinished original hardwood floors, and stained glass windows that offer the historic charm and quality of the early 20th century. The exterior and interior of the home have been painted to give that modern touch. As you move throughout the home from the enclosed porch, you enter through the original solid wood door and enter the foyer with the original woodwork details, large closet, and the beautiful wooden stairs and banisters that lead you upstairs. Off of the foyer is the large living room which features many large windows and lots of natural light. From the living room move into the dining room perfect for entertaining and hosting those holiday parties with lovely built-ins for your favorite dishes to be stored in. From the dining room head into the timeless kitchen with upper and lower white cabinets, movable island cart, a large window, original farmhouse sink, portable dishwasher, stove (2023), microwave (2026), and a pantry. Off of the kitchen the home had an addition built on in 2014 which added the main level bathroom/laundry room which features a linen cabinet, space for extra storage, and the washer and dryer (2021). Upstairs you will find new laminate wood floors (2026), the primary bedroom with new fan/light fixture (2026), two more generously sized bedrooms with new fan/light fixtures (2026), and another full bathroom. The home also features a full size dormer/walk-up attic that includes stain glass windows and plenty of additional space to finish or use for storage (lots of possibilities for this space). The full-partially finished basement expands your living space with a family/recreation room space, shower and sink, and large storage/mechanical room for extra storage. Outside is another true delight with a brick-paver patio, pergola with lights, fire pit, large yard, and a new vinyl fence (2025). The 30 x 40 heated garage is a car enthusiast's dream with room for 4 cars and extra space for a workshop, hangout space, or even more storage! Don't worry about power outages with the whole house generator (2014) for the house and garage! Have peace of mind upon move in as this wonderful home has already had the updates done for you- Furnace (2008), Water Heater (2018), Roof (2019), Whole House Humidifier (2025). Amenities nearby include Dairy Queen, Dollar General, grocery store, banks, parks, the Clifton pool, fishing ponds, and a walking path. This home gives you historic charm with modern updates, room to spread out both inside and outside all while being near Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley and just about 60 minutes from Chicago! Don't miss your chance at this spectacular home located in the Central School District in (Golf-Cart friendly) Clifton! Call today for your own showing!
Courtesy: McColly Real Estate
708-367-1200
Private 20-Acre Retreat with Income Potential, Outbuildings & Scenic Water Features. Escape to your own slice of countryside paradise with this stunning 20-acre property, offering the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and natural beauty. Approximately 11.7 acres are currently leased to a local farmer, generating $2,500 annually-an effortless bonus income stream. As you arrive, you'll immediately notice the thoughtfully maintained grounds, enhanced by outdoor solar lighting that adds both charm and practicality throughout the property. Perennials bloom across the landscape, while a stocked pond and a peaceful wooded, tree-lined creek-connecting to the Iroquois River-create a truly picturesque setting. The spacious ranch home offers over 1,800 square feet with a bright, open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen, a center island, abundant cabinetry, and an adjacent dining area that flows seamlessly into the main living space. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a walk-up attic ready to be finished for additional living space. Step outside onto the expansive wraparound deck, which conveniently connects the home to the detached garage. An additional section of the deck was intentionally designed for easy enclosure, offering future potential for a breezeway. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone with "toys" will appreciate the impressive outbuildings. The 24x30 detached garage features two 10x10 insulated doors, cabinetry, a service door, and a pellet stove for year-round comfort. The 30x50 pole barn is equally impressive with a concrete floor, electrical service, two insulated 16x10 doors, and a wood-burning stove-perfect for equipment, storage, or workshop space. For peace of mind, a Briggs & Stratton backup generator services the home, garage, and pole barn. Even better, the home and all outbuildings are located outside of a floodplain. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, a hobby farm, or simply room to breathe, this exceptional property delivers space, income potential, and natural beauty in one unforgettable package.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
815-933-9700
This beautifully restored home in Clifton, Illinois blends historic charm with modern comfort, originally built in 1866, rebuilt in 1966, and fully renovated again in 2024. Sitting on onethird of an acre in the desirable Central School District, the property features a new private fenced in yard with all new side and front deck and an extensive list of brandnew upgrades, including all new plumbing, electrical, water heater, water softener, insulation, some new drywall, all new trim, paint, flooring, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors, roof, siding, lighting fixtures, and all new updated bathrooms on both levels. The spacious upstairs master suite includes a new full bath with a tile shower and can be converted back into two bedrooms, creating a true threebedroom layout. Previously operated as a successful Airbnb with 4.78star reviews, guests consistently praised its quiet, peaceful, cozy setting. Insurance rates are exceptionally low-about onethird the typical cost-thanks to the complete system replacements, and the already low taxes currently reflect a nonhomestead rate. Local lenders may also offer firsttime home buyer grants through Urban Development programs. Last deal fell through, buyers changed their minds, complete well inspection done, home inspection done with minor requests that were completed, this home will pass FHA and VA and is ready to move in.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
815-933-9700
Privacy, convivence and flexible use of this 3.5-acre parcel with a 24 x 48 outbuilding with concrete floors and pond! 1860 sq ft home features very large rooms. An open floor plan. Double sided fireplace. Full basement! Sunroom overlooking your manicured property! Great location offers easy access to I-57! Available immediately!
Clifton is located in Illinois. Clifton, Illinois has a population of 1,283. Clifton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.4% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.41%.
The median household income in Clifton, Illinois is $83,438. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,481 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Clifton is 38.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.8 inches per year, with 22.8 inches of snow per year.
