96 E Washington St, Oswego, IL 60543
SOLD
SEP 12, 2025

96 E Washington St
Oswego, IL 60543

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,920 sqft

$315,000

Last Sold: Sep 12, 2025
3% below list $325K
$164/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,249/mo*
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$315,000

Last Sold: Sep 12, 2025
3% below list $325K
$164/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,249/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,920 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This classic 1930s home offers timeless curb appeal with modern updates and unbeatable location perks. Nestled on a spacious corner lot, this 4-bedroom, 1-bath home invites you to enjoy small-town living at its finest-where you can sip coffee on the front porch and watch the parades go by. Step inside to find a cozy kitchen and character-filled living spaces full of warmth and original charm. All four bedrooms are located on the second floor along with the full bathroom. The basement is partially finished, offering additional flex space for storage, hobbies, or a home office. Enjoy summer evenings in the shaded backyard or gather on the large patio for entertaining. A detached two-car garage adds convenience. Front yard is fenced. Just steps to coffee shops, dining, parks, the riverfront, and everything downtown Oswego has to offer-this is walkable living with vintage flair. Home does not have central A/C. Roof 2020. Boiler is about 7 years old. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Oswego history in an unbeatable location.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 13, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$164/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 96 E Washington 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, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1920 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Unit
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator S
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0317378008

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $325,000Price Per Sqft: $164/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 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, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12427371Activation Date: Fri Aug 01 2025

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: Yes
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Lisa Hillman, (630) 276-8455
john greene, Realtor
Bought with: Joe Caputo, (708) 902-3000, REMAX Legends
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12427371

Price History for 96 E Washington St

DatePriceEventSource
09/12/2025$315,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12427371
08/01/2025$325,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12427371
11/06/2003$210,000Sold
N/A
10/25/2002$200,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,075
Assessment$281,748
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 96 E Washington St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
131 Jackson St, Oswego, IL
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$307,000
02/04/26
3
1.5
1,176
26 E Tyler St, Oswego, IL
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$260,000
09/12/25
2
1
1,026
40 Ashlawn Ave, Oswego, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$340,000
09/29/25
3
2.5
2,463
38 Ashlawn Ave, Oswego, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$336,000
12/22/25
2
2
1,487
177 Franklin St, Oswego, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$399,900
01/23/26
3
2
2,200
105 Wilson Pl, Oswego, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$360,500
05/11/26
3
2.5
1,932
268 S Adams St, Oswego, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$285,000
04/08/26
3
1
900
26 E Van Buren St, Oswego, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$320,000
05/22/26
2
2
1,216
281 Chicago Rd, Oswego, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$289,900
07/03/25
3
1
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What Locals Say about Oswego

At least 264 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

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 44 % 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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    "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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    "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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96 E Washington St, Oswego, IL 60543 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,920 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 96 E Washington St was last sold on Sep 12, 2025 for $315,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $325,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 96 E Washington St is $319,800.