Priced below market averages in Gates Creek. This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath ranch home is being offered by its original owner and is full of potential. Located in the highly sought-after Gates Creek neighborhood, this home boasts timeless appeal with all hardwood floors throughout and impressive cathedral ceilings in the spacious great room. A cozy fireplace creates the perfect setting for relaxing evenings, while the large sunroom off the back offers a bright and inviting space to enjoy year-round. The kitchen offers an open floor space for an island or table and the kitchen windows were recently updated with Anderson windows. Beautiful aluminum fence added in 2015. The partially finished basement provides additional living space and flexibility for a home office, gym, or entertainment area. This home has been lovingly maintained and offers a solid foundation for you to make it your own. Enjoy the peace and quiet of a well-established community with top-rated schools and convenient access to shopping, dining, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful ranch in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods! List of dates on all mechanicals available by request.
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$380,000
242 Willowwood Dr, Oswego, IL 60543
3beds
1,819sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
10,400 Square Feet Lot
$390,500 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$3,142 Estimated rent
Home value
$390,500
$355,000 - $430,000
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Cozy fireplacePartially finished basementLarge sunroomBeautiful aluminum fenceOpen floor spaceCathedral ceilingsAnderson windows
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Listed by:
Lisa Streit 630-212-9828,
Keller Williams Innovate
Bought with:
Staci Yesner, ABR,SRES
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12419235
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-1st Floor
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X21
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1521 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X39
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X24
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,639
- Total interior livable area: 1,819 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 10,400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80X130
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0213222018
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gates Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Other
- HOA fee: $500 annually
Location
- Region: Oswego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $347,244
- Annual tax amount: $8,365
- Date on market: 7/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $380,000-7.3%$209/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419235 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $409,900$225/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419235 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $409,900-2.4%$225/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419235 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $419,900-4.5%$231/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419235 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,900$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419235 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | $439,900$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12371575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $439,900-4.3%$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12371575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $459,900-2.1%$253/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12371575 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$258/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12371575 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $479,900+149.9%$264/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12371575 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/1998 | Sold | $192,000+291.8%$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/1997 | Sold | $49,000$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,365 +4% | $115,748 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $8,042 +8.1% | $103,559 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $7,437 +4% | $94,017 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $7,151 +1.7% | $88,046 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $7,034 -0.1% | $86,583 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,040 +100% | $84,061 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $3,520 -49.4% | $81,332 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $6,951 +6.2% | $78,705 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,547 +8.2% | $73,559 +11.5% |
| 2015 | $6,052 | $65,959 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $6,052 | $62,507 +8.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,507 -6.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,478 -11.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,368 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $77,230 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $85,830 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,333 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,333 |
| 2006 | $5,945 | $83,333 +15.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,212 |
| 2004 | $5,266 +6.3% | $72,212 -1.8% |
| 2003 | $4,954 | $73,573 +11.2% |
| 2002 | $4,954 +5.4% | $66,167 +3% |
| 2001 | $4,699 -2.7% | $64,240 |
| 2000 | $4,831 | $64,240 |
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Neighborhood: 60543
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fox Chase Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Traughber Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Oswego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 308
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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