26 Van Buren Street, Oswego, Illinois 60543
$305,000
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,300 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $236 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | — |
| Property Taxes: | $3,335 |
| Days On Market: | 700 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
TAXES under $4,000! DOWNTOWN CHARMERon a double lot that also boasts a historic barn!! This property is owned by a decorator and husband & it shows it!! It has had a total rehab recently (2015) and NOW oozes with charm, charm, charm & function you just won't find in old homes. Unique features everywhere. Antique spindled staircase with antique newel posts, hickory hardwood floors leading to master bedroom that features shiplap, vaulted ceiling, large closet with 3 barn door doors to close,adjoining master bath has deluxe fixtures & new windows All shiplap walls have new drywall behind them so insulation is stellar! Kitchen boasts of an antique 46 x 60 island with custom marble top and barstools Cabinets are all new (42")pull-out-drawers, some glass fronts, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, barn door to den, main bath has antique tub that has been powder-coated for fresh appeal, a primitive cupboard serves as a custom sink with beautiful vesseled sink, antique mirror will stay as part of the ensemble attached Small den and laundry are adjacent to the kitchen have a skylight you are going to LOVE. The bedroom on the 1st floor features shiplap vaulted ceiling plant shelf and french door closure. An old fashioned cellar door leads to the basement outside if you like and a large wrap-around style porch graces the front exterior perfect for rocking on and watching Oswego dog watchers probably headed to the Village Grind for a favorite brew or lunch New roofs on the barn and home this spring A charming downtown offers a barbershop to play checkers in, antique stores, restaurant,flowershop,fantastic library which faces Waubonsee Creek and a bike path to the river or another town/park Parking is off alley or barn Current owner has used the barn for hobbies and storage and great garage saleing There is also a deck off the kitchen/diningroom to relax on This is truely an exceptional home in so many ways! Don't miss it Is it perfect for you? Check it out!! Downtown Oswego is really where it is at! City changes that enhance business/home Barn could be air b & b ? All rehab choices were made for the owners not to flip this home.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| Kendall | |
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| 11906265 | |
| 0317376007 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
East View Elementary School |
308 | — | |
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High School
Oswego High School |
308 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 2 Nov, 2015 | Sold | $120,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Sep, 2015 | Under contract | $119,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Sep, 2015 | Listed for sale | $119,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Jan, 2024 | Sold | $305,000 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Dec, 2023 | Under contract | $306,900 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Oct, 2023 | Listed for sale | $306,900 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Jan, 2025 | Sold | $307,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Dec, 2024 | Under contract | $333,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Oct, 2024 | Listed for sale | $333,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: —
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
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| 60X 120 | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2015 | $3,767 |
| 2024 | $3,335 |
| 2025 | $4,058 |
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Listing Provided By
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
