$1,495,000

3838 Plainfield Rd Oswego, IL 60543

$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
5,112 sqft
5.0 acres
$292 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3838 Plainfield Rd

Welcome to the City Farm! Truly one of a kind historic property originally built in 1905. The beautifully restored farmhouse is situated on 6 acres with a variety of out-buildings including a full apartment / in-law suite. The home is 3 stories and has 5 bedrooms, 31/2 baths, and 5,112 square feet of living space. Additional apartment unit features a bedroom, full bathroom, utility room with laundry, and beautiful kitchen with a 2,500 square foot entertainment room / gym / conference center. The farmhouse gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops, high-end appliances including a double oven, bottom load refrigerator and additional built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator & freezer. The second floor features the master suite which includes a luxury master bath complete with oversize walk-in shower with wall jets, plus beautiful stand alone claw tub. Two more nice sized bedrooms complete the second floor. On the third floor, find 2 additional bedrooms with amazing views and a loft/game area. The front porch wraps around three sides of the home with access from the kitchen, front door and family room. The two-tiered back deck includes a gazebo and a view of the 1/4 acre private swimming/fishing pond. Historic barn also includes a sport court with basketball, volleyball, and baseball / golf practice nets. 3 horse stalls plus another huge loft upstairs for more storage/rooms. Pole barn also includes another 2,500 square feet of open storage, and 800 square feet of locked storage! The property also has a 3+ car heated garage with more storage above, and a 70' silo with an additional 500 square foot storage building. One could easily park 20 cars in covered space on this property. All of this and it's close to downtown Oswego, schools, parks and walking paths.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Propane, Zoned
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Size5,112 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size5 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingAsphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
MLS #12329798
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12329798
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: Circle One Realty
  • Office Phone: (630) 528-2300
  • Office Email: ryan@circleonerealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Cherney

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2021
Home Sold
$855,000
Aug 31, 2021
Home Sold
$855,000
Jun 07, 2018
Home Sold
$725,000

Tax history

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History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Prairie Point Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3650 Grove Rd

6

Southbury Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

820 Preston Ln

4

Hunt Club Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.3 mi

4001 Hunt Club Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $129,130. Residents of Oswego, IL typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
51%
100k-200k
16%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

15%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
52%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Best BuyBest Buy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3838 Plainfield Rd

This home is located at 3838 Plainfield Rd in Oswego, IL and zip code 60543. This 5,112 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 5.00 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,495,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Oswego, IL there were more than 10 sold above asking price, over 11 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Oswego, IL increased by 25.9% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 16 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $391,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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