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.
Active
$1,495,000
3838 Plainfield Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
5beds
5,112sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pole barnRestored farmhouseSport courtHistoric barnLuxury master bathHigh-end appliancesGourmet kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 14, 2025 at 01:56pm
Listing courtesy of:
Ryan Cherney 630-862-5181,
Circle One Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329798

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bedroom 5
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
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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 & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oswego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $463,476
- Annual tax amount: $18,578
- Date on market: 4/4/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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