South Oswego
Suburban Neighborhood in Oswego, Illinois
Kendall County 60543, 60560
Young New Traditionals around South Oswego
Across South Oswego’s different subdivisions, New Traditional houses are most common, with a smattering of Colonial Revivals present along the wide streets. With the subdivisions mainly dating back to the late 90s, the trees are still fairly young but will still add a pop of color in the fall. Residents take pride in their front yards, with light landscaping and maintained lawns. Many subdivisions offer neighborhood pools, while others, like Oak Creek, also include tennis courts and a clubhouse. Residents can reach amenities via the sidewalks that run along both sides of the streets throughout South Oswego. Homes here range between $450,000 and $650,000, depending on the community and house size.Vegetable gardens and neighborhood playgrounds around South Oswego
South Oswego residents have their choice of community parks and residential neighborhood parks when they want to get outside. Prairie Point Community Park sits at the center of the neighborhood, spanning 64 acres with several open fields used by local soccer and football youth programs. In the summer, kids can cool off at the splash pad, but the winter offers sledding and ice skating here. The park also features a Pantry Garden, where the community grows produce and donates it to local families in need around Oswego. Lakeview and Prairieview Parks are two neighborhood parks centered around Bartlett Prairie and Wetland. People can explore the 34 acres of natural scenery or fish on the lake. Prairieview Park has a basketball court and a playground for the kids.Athletic options at Oswego High School
Southbury Elementary School is one of the schools that serves the younger South Oswego students, and it earns an A-minus from Niche. Traughber Junior High School receives a B from Niche. With an A-minus from Niche, Oswego High School offers several sports for students to join, from football and basketball to badminton and bowling.Summer wine tastings and winter holiday celebrations
The Village of Oswego hosts events throughout the year for the community, with some even taking place in South Oswego. The annual Independence Day Fireworks take place in Prairie Point Park, where people gather on the fields to watch the display of lights. In downtown Oswego, Wine on the Fox calls all aspiring sommeliers to taste over 100 local wines along the Fox River each May. In early December, Main and Jackson Streets transform into a winter wonderland for the Holiday Christmas Walk. Visitors can watch the lighted parade and the tree lighting ceremony, sled down the inflatable hill or listen to local choirs. Shops will feature holiday displays and stay open late so people can get in some holiday shopping.Shopping centers along Walter Payton Memorial Highway
While residents can walk to their subdivision’s amenities, many people living in South Oswego will need a car to get downtown and other amenities. Grove Road and Prairieview Drive connect the community to downtown Oswego, just 2.2 miles away. Illinois Route 71 becomes Walter Payton Memorial Highway as people move east, lined with chains and shopping destinations. People can also find the closest hospital along the highway—RUSH Copley Medical Center, about 7 miles away. Commuters will be about 46 miles from downtown Chicago, with I-55 just east of Oswego. Aurora is just 8 miles north and has the closest train station. When traveling outside of Illinois, Chicago Midway International Airport is also accessible along I-55 and is about 39 miles away.Argentinean burgers and pub food in downtown Oswego
Because South Oswego is mainly subdivisions, people will have to travel outside of the community to dine out, but there are some options along Route 71. Asadoras Argentinas Burgers brings Argentinean flavors to American favorites with their fusion burgers. On the other side of the highway, Danelli’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria serves classic pizzas. Downtown, Tap House Grill offers pub food like wings and sliders. For weekly groceries, the closest Jewel-Osco is just 3.4 miles from South Oswego, found on the other side of the river. Along Walter Payton Memorial Highway, Gerry Centennial Plaza is 4.2 miles away and features a Meijer, Aldi, Target and Walmart Supercenter.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pradeep Singh
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 205-3620
147 Total Sales
1 in South Oswego
$525,000 Price
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Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
392 Total Sales
1 in South Oswego
$445,000 Price
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Michele Marks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 864-6553
129 Total Sales
3 in South Oswego
$280K - $465K Price Range
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Jaeh Korwitts
Responds QuicklyCompass
(630) 756-5654
101 Total Sales
1 in South Oswego
$462,000 Price
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Erika Avitia
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
(877) 761-3762
86 Total Sales
1 in South Oswego
$334,990 Price
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Tamika Bishop
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 479-1963
44 Total Sales
1 in South Oswego
$450,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Oswego | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Oswego Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Oswego, Oswego sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Oswego, Oswego over the last 12 months is $472,570, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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