96 E Jackson St, Oswego, IL 60543
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OFF MARKET

96 E Jackson St
Oswego, IL 60543

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,000 sqft

$365,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,929/mo*
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$365,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,929/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,000 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$366
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

If a Home Were a Storybook...It would begin in the heart of it all - where neighbors gather on porches, laughter drifts down the sidewalk, and every season brings a new celebration just steps from your door. Just one block from the pulse of Downtown Oswego, this 1920s home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates in a location that invites you to live fully present. The bold navy exterior trimmed in warm cedar catches the eye, while a handcrafted cedar and metal fence, built with care by the owner, surrounds the home like the binding of a well-loved book - strong, welcoming, and built to last. Every inch of this home tells a story worth stepping into. Inside, the charm of the past lives on - original built-ins, craftsman-style woodwork, and sunlight pouring in through beautifully framed windows. Yet comfort and function have taken center stage: Luxury vinyl plank flooring (2017) throughout the main level. A refreshed kitchen with granite countertops (2019). A fully remodeled bathroom (2016). Some newer windows (2025) for added efficiency. Updated electrical and plumbing systems. Elegant Hunter ceiling fans throughout. Downstairs, a partially finished basement adds even more space and versatility - complete with a private half bath, separate shower, and a bonus room perfect for a home office, creative studio, or personal gym. Out back, the 650 sq ft detached garage offers more than storage: with built-in cabinetry, walk-up attic storage, and 240 electrical service, it's workshop-ready and EV-friendly. And while Oswego has grown with rows of new construction and tidy subdivisions, homes like this one are rare - the kind with character, not just coordinates. You simply can't build its blend of craftsmanship, history, and heart today. It's the kind of place that feels collected, not copied - where every detail tells a story, and every update honors the one already written. Stroll to Wine on the Fox, Prairie Fest, Brew at the Bridge, the scenic river walk, cozy coffee shops, and local restaurants. Here, you're not just buying a home - you're stepping into something special. This isn't just a house. It's a beautifully bound volume of memories - and the next chapter is waiting for you to begin.
96 E Jackson St, Oswego, IL 60543 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $355,000 on Jul 24, 2025 (9% above the $325,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $365,700, with a rent estimate of $2,213/month.

Home Details for 96 E Jackson St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,SinkRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Drapes
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: FencedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0317406003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $325,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 11 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Oswego
School Information
Elementary School: Southbury Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 308Jr High / Middle School: Traughber Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 308High School: Oswego High SchoolHigh School District: 308

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12409566Attic: Pull Down Stair, UnfinishedActivation Date: Wed Jul 09 2025

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Tammy Sartain, (630) 774-5317
Keller Williams Innovate
Bought with: Edward Sweeney, (630) 877-7036, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12409566

Price History for 96 E Jackson St

DatePriceEventSource
07/24/2025$355,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409566
07/11/2025$325,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409566
07/09/2025$325,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12409566
11/09/2012$108,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08159549

Market trends in Oswego

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$385K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$199
$5MoM
Available listings
132
4MoM
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Comparable Sales for 96 E Jackson St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
99 Park St, Oswego, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$298,500
09/12/25
2
2
1,044
131 Jackson St, Oswego, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$307,000
02/04/26
3
1.5
1,176
26 E Van Buren St, Oswego, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$320,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,216
38 Ashlawn Ave, Oswego, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$336,000
12/22/25
2
2
1,487
26 E Tyler St, Oswego, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$260,000
09/12/25
2
1
1,026
96 E Washington St, Oswego, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$315,000
09/12/25
3
1
1,920
64 E Benton St, Oswego, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$290,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,120
177 Franklin St, Oswego, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$399,900
01/23/26
3
2
2,200
261 Main St, Oswego, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$412,000
07/02/26
3
2
1,324

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What Locals Say about Oswego

At least 265 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Jeni Rodriguez
    "Lots of people walking their dogs. Also there are Dog Disposal bags available in my neighborhood to use to pick up after your dogs. "
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  • Repjb
    "Great schools, good restaurant choices, plenty of home improvement stores. I asking distance to downtown river area. "
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  • Repjb
    "Great schools, safe nieghborhoods, close to restaurants, shopping, banks, everything a family would need"
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  • Repjb
    "Plenty of places to walk. Dog parks are close. A few places are dog friendly. Most people are respectful and clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Repjb
    "Thirty minutes in to Naperville at 7:30 am, 45-50 minutes home at 5:00 pm. No public transportation option"
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  • Wortham87
    "Great school system, a sense of community, parks are a walk away, great for dogs, just an overall great community. "
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  • Joelopz1207
    "I like the neighborhoods of Oswego. I have lived here for 2 years, the people are very friendly and polite."
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  • Chris M.
    "Everyone walks their dogs their. It’s a great place great neighborhood and everyone picks up their own poop."
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  • Jbaustin2008
    "We have a neighborhood end of the year and beginning of the year party, we have a lot of partys, we also have a lot of children being active."
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  • Miss.fatimagarcia
    "Every Sunday is the Farmers Market at the Library grounds. Usually during the summers there’s a music festival in the evenings for families."
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  • Mbj201
    "too much to mention....but mostly a community with all the amenities but a small town feel. Great intergenerational community too!"
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  • Michaeldecorejr
    "I’ve lived in Oswego for eight years and love it. Friendly pPeople that take care of their homes and look out for one another."
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  • Stacyvjb
    "Wonderful area to raise family. Safe environment. A gem in the heart of Oswego. Wine on the fox is great "
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  • Alex33hales
    "I have a very short commute to work, shopping and dining. My children have never been more than a few minutes from school; elementary, junior high and high school. "
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  • Beth B.
    "There is a diverse community with good schools, many parks and several community events throughout the year."
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  • Antonio V.
    "Super friendly neighbors in the River Run subdivision. Clean areas, clean parks, safe and very good school district. "
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  • Veronica
    "No public transport what so ever. Side streets are never plowed properly nor the sidewalks. Our children generally walk to school "
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  • Meg.capulong
    "Oswego is a growing community, and is full of young families. It’s a great place to have kids and raise a family. We have lived here for 6 years, and we plan on staying in the area until our children are grown and have gone through the school district. We have always felt very welcome and safe in this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I usually drive my personal or work vehicle downtown. It takes anywhere from one hour to one and a half hours depending on the time of day."
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  • Ryan S.
    "Lots of parades and festivals close to downtown. We are less than a mile from main street so it’s a lot of fun. "
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  • Alexis
    "My neighborhood is a nice quiet place to raise a family. They have a nice play ground and the kept yards and sidewalks allows for a mice stroll "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe, walking distance to many amenities. Short drive for everything you may need. Need town administration to value growth to offer new opportunities to socialize and grow. "
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  • Ethel.cutrano
    "The Oswego Park district holds great family events such as 5K’s, children’s fairs and festivals. The local YMCA also has fun summer and winter events. "
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  • Ethel.cutrano
    "We live in a cul de sac and we used to have a yearly Halloween party. Those neighbors moved. We need to start that again. "
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  • Ethel.cutrano
    "Dog owners would like that there are long and pleasant walking trails throughout the subdivision. There are benches where you can sit and enjoy the scenery and friendly neighbors that keep a watch to keep our neighborhood safe."
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  • Alonsofamily
    "it's great to live quiet small town. love all the different people. people are friendly here and helpful"
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  • charlene C
    "I am simply 8 minutes from work. Transportation is ok, most likely need a car. Some areas you can walk close by. Retail along route 30 and route #34. Grocery, gas, parks, plenty to choose from within a mile. People friendly. Variety of age groups. Thanks "
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  • Charlene C. F.
    "I have lived here for three years...it seems to get friendlier and better each year passing. Nice to take a walk. Good neighbors. "
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  • Aguilar369eliza
    "I lived here for six years. I just wanted to say the rental price is ridiculous, we don’t even pay this much and we own the house. I don’t understand how this is even allowed."
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  • Kcwolf2000
    "Long drives to get to expressway. Takes 20 min to get to 55 or 88. Train to Chicago only 10 min away. Traffic to Naperville, open country roads to south and west."
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  • Kathy
    "waterside has a path around the lake it is a great place to walk dogs and there are open spaces as well very friendly people as well as a great place to observe birds "
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  • Urthanjiltwo
    "Nicely kept subdivision. Website for our subdivsions. People are friendly. Police was very nice and helpful."
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  • Melissa D.
    "This is a wonderful, family friendly neighborhood with great school and access to everything!!!! would never want to live anywhere else!"
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  • Dreamrose81
    "This is a well cared for neighborhood. It is friendly but quiet. Love the ability to take walks near a nature area. "
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  • Ddeltoro87
    "It’s a nice peaceful area. We have lived in a couple of the surrounding cities and this is by far the most beautiful are.”a."
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Frequently asked questions about 96 E Jackson St

  • What is 96 E Jackson St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 96 E Jackson St in Oswego, IL is $365,700.
  • What is the price history for 96 E Jackson St?
    96 E Jackson St in Oswego, IL last sold for $355,000 in July 2025.
  • Is Oswego a buyer's or seller's market?
    Oswego is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Oswego?
    The median sale price in Oswego is $385K. That is up $21.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 96 E Jackson St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 96 E Jackson St in Oswego, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 96 E Jackson St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 96 E Jackson St in Oswego, IL has in-unit laundry.
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