Great investment opportunity!!! This is your chance to have the best of both worlds! Owner occupancy along with rental income! Walking distance from Downtown Oswego. Each unit features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a full basement. Separate utilities. Upgrades on unit 278, flooring, countertops, backsplash, windows and bathroom. Huge and beautiful backyard. Come and look for yourself!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1.24 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lucy Hull• Keller Williams Infinity
Bought with Ricardo Miranda• Keller Williams Infinity
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10155865
Redfin Estimate
$418,847
$154K since sold in October 2019$4,000 since July
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 19.7% higher than the average sale price ($350K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great investment opportunity!!! This is your chance to have the best of both worlds! Owner occupancy along with rental income! Walking distance from Downtown Oswego. Each unit features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a full basement. Separate utilities. Upgrades on unit 278, flooring, countertops, backsplash, windows and bathroom. Huge and beautiful backyard. Come and look for yourself!!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09387197
Mar 30, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$206,000
$93/sq ft
Feb 13, 2017
Contingent
—
Dec 5, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Nov 22, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2016
Listed (New)
$219,900
$99/sq ft
+17
Great opportunity as an investment, or live in one side and rent the other! Over an acre of property that backs up to the Waubonsee Creek. Steady income 2-unit in the heart of town. Each with 2 bedrooms, full basement, spacious and bright units. Huge back yard!
Public Records
Nov 6, 2006
Sold
$190,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 2006
Sold
$190,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1986
Sold
$73,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,944 (+8.9%)
$27,928 + $96,398
$124,326
2024
$8,217 (+5.6%)
$24,285 + $83,824
$108,109
2023
$7,780 (+7.4%)
$21,303 + $73,530
$94,833
2022
$7,243 (−1.4%)
$19,366 + $66,845
$86,211
2021
$7,347 (+1.2%)
$18,986 + $65,534
$84,520
2020
$7,263 (−0.7%)
$18,614 + $64,249
$82,863
2019
$7,317 (−1.8%)
$18,614 + $63,613
$82,227
2018
$7,450 (+5.8%)
$16,871 + $57,657
$74,528
2017
$7,042 (+4.0%)
$16,871 + $57,657
$74,528
2016
$6,772 (−0.8%)
$14,738 + $50,370
$65,108
2015
$6,829 (−4.6%)
$14,738 + $50,370
$65,108
2013
$7,159 (+2.1%)
$14,194 + $48,510
$62,704
2012
$7,012 (+0.8%)
$14,941 + $51,063
$66,004
2011
$6,957 (+6.6%)
$16,256 + $55,557
$71,813
2010
$6,525 (+6.7%)
$17,112 + $58,481
$75,593
2008
$6,118 (+9.3%)
$18,112 + $61,904
$80,016
2006
$5,598
$16,144 + $58,080
$74,224
Tax history for 278 Chicago Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,944 (+8.9%)
$27,928 + $96,398
$124,326
2024
$8,217 (+5.6%)
$24,285 + $83,824
$108,109
2023
$7,780 (+7.4%)
$21,303 + $73,530
$94,833
2022
$7,243 (−1.4%)
$19,366 + $66,845
$86,211
2021
$7,347 (+1.2%)
$18,986 + $65,534
$84,520
2020
$7,263 (−0.7%)
$18,614 + $64,249
$82,863
2019
$7,317 (−1.8%)
$18,614 + $63,613
$82,227
2018
$7,450 (+5.8%)
$16,871 + $57,657
$74,528
2017
$7,042 (+4.0%)
$16,871 + $57,657
$74,528
2016
$6,772 (−0.8%)
$14,738 + $50,370
$65,108
2015
$6,829 (−4.6%)
$14,738 + $50,370
$65,108
2013
$7,159 (+2.1%)
$14,194 + $48,510
$62,704
2012
$7,012 (+0.8%)
$14,941 + $51,063
$66,004
2011
$6,957 (+6.6%)
$16,256 + $55,557
$71,813
2010
$6,525 (+6.7%)
$17,112 + $58,481
$75,593
2008
$6,118 (+9.3%)
$18,112 + $61,904
$80,016
2006
$5,598
$16,144 + $58,080
$74,224
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2
Single-Unit Dwelling District
The R-2 Single-Unit Dwelling District is established to accommodate moderate density residential development. The R-2 District allows single-unit dwellings, other residential uses, and limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,224
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GEORGE D SMITH SUB UN 3
Living Sq. Ft: 2,224
Building Sq. Ft: 2,224
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SEC 17-37-8 VILLAGE OF OSWEGO
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 54,014
Municipality Name: OSWEGO TWP
Acres: 1.24
County Use Description: RES IMPROVED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: OSWEGO TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,224
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Kendall County
APN: 0317252006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Old Post Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Thompson Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Oswego High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oswego, IL • 60543
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$398,000 – $482,000
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