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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3838 Plainfield Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $18,578 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12379773
- Added to Site: 230 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Central Vacuum, Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Backup Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System, Generator
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Oswego
- County: Kendall
- Driving Directions: Directly off Plainfield Rd - corner of Plainfield Rd and Linden Dr.
School Information
- School District: 308
- Midd School District: 308
- Elementary School: Southbury Elementary School
- Middle School: Traughber Junior High School
- High School: Oswego High School
- Private School: Oswego High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Electric, Propane, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 5,112
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1905
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Greenhouse, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5
- Lot Size Range: 5.0 to 5.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 5
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Potential Use: Horses
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond
- Water Front View: Back of Property
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1905
- Tax Amount: $18,578.18
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 321300013
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Schools
Schools serving 3838 Plainfield Rd
School District:Oswego Community Unit School District 308
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southbury Elementary School 820 Preston Lane, Oswego, IL 60543 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Traughber Jr High School 570 Colchester Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Oswego High School 4250 State Route 71, Oswego, IL 60543 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3838 Plainfield Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2025
Sold
$1,300,000
-6.81%
MLS
6/09/2025
Price Reduced
$1,395,000
-6.69%
MLS
5/30/2025
Listed
$1,495,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3838 Plainfield Road, Oswego, IL 60543 (MLS# 12379773) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,300,000 on August 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 3838 Plainfield Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oswego? You can browse all Oswego real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

