Welcome to the City Farm! Truly one of a kind historic property originally built in 1905. The beautifully restored farmhouse is situated on 5 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. Brand New Roof installed last week on 3-Car Garage and Playset. 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.
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$1,300,000
3838 Plainfield Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
5beds
5,112sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$4,380 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 03:32pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ryan Cherney 630-862-5181,
Circle One Realty
Bought with:
Exclusive Agency
NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12379773
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 638 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X22
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,112 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Greenhouse, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 0321300012
- Parcel number: 0321300013
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Lake
Location
- Region: Oswego
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000-6.8%$254/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379773 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Contingent | $1,395,000$273/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379773 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $1,395,000-6.7%$273/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379773 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$292/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12379773 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$292/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329798 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $7,376 -47.6% | $154,492 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $14,087 -1.3% | $146,438 +7% |
| 2015 | $14,275 | $136,858 +4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ashcroft
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Southbury Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Traughber Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Oswego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southbury Elementary School
- Middle: Traughber Junior High School
- High: Oswego High School
- District: 308
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Kendall County
- Oswego
- 60543
- Ashcroft
- 3838 Plainfield Rd