Welcome to a one of a kind home where timeless character meets everyday comfort, hardwood floors, stunning architectural details, crown molding, and soaring ceilings set the tone the moment you walk in. This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers room to live, work, and entertain, including a flexible first floor bedroom that can easily serve as a den or office, along with a three season porch and a beautiful brick paver patio perfect for relaxing or hosting. Set on a half acre waterfront lot along Waubonsie Creek, you will love the privacy of no neighbors while still being just steps from downtown Oswego restaurants, shopping, the library, parks, and the Fox River. A large 3 car garage with dual sided access adds both convenience and functionality. Enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and everyday accessibility with Rush Copley Hospital just 5 miles away. This is where character, space, and location all come together.
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$515,000
55 N Madison St, Oswego, IL 60543
4beds
2,268sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
-- sqft lot
$515,300 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$3,680 Estimated rent
Home value
$515,300
$479,000 - $557,000
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Flexible first floor bedroomSoaring ceilingsStunning architectural detailsCrown moldingBeautiful brick paver patioThree season porchHardwood floors
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Listing courtesy of:
Carie Holzl (630)277-0569,
Keller Williams Infinity,
Stacy Schoester 630-256-8164,
Keller Williams Infinity
Bought with:
Terry Anderson
john greene, Realtor
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12601720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X19
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,268 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Yes, Other, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Back of Property
Lot
- Dimensions: 41x168x52x16
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0317180003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Oswego
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $515,000+0%$227/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601720 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2026 | Contingent | $514,999$227/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $514,999+2475%$227/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12601720 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2008 | Sold | $20,000-90.3%$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2002 | Sold | $206,500+37.7%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1997 | Sold | $150,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,532 +5.6% | $112,025 +14% |
| 2023 | $8,081 +7.4% | $98,268 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,525 -1.4% | $89,335 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,633 +1.2% | $87,583 +2% |
| 2020 | $7,547 +6.1% | $85,866 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $7,113 | $85,130 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $7,113 +6.6% | $77,159 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $6,675 +4.5% | $71,115 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $6,387 -0.4% | $67,408 +4% |
| 2015 | $6,416 | $64,815 +4% |
| 2014 | $6,416 | $62,322 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $64,918 -4% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,658 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $74,349 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,262 -7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $84,532 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,808 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $76,512 |
| 2006 | $5,095 | $76,512 +6.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,708 +6.5% |
| 2004 | $4,514 +10.8% | $67,330 +3.8% |
| 2003 | $4,073 | $64,840 +16% |
| 2002 | $4,073 +5.6% | $55,920 +2.9% |
| 2001 | $3,857 +3% | $54,344 +5.5% |
| 2000 | $3,745 | $51,511 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60543
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Old Post Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Thompson Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Oswego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Illinois
- Kendall County
- Oswego
- 60543
- 55 N Madison St
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