$549,900

1481B Collins Rd Oswego, IL 60543

Estimated payment $3,616/month

Total Views 1,316
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Waterfront
  • Mature Trees
  • Oswego East High School Rated A-
  • 5.48 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

Looking for Country Living? This picturesque 5+ acre Farmette part of the original Collins Farm. Offering endless potential and rural charm! Rehabbed in 2003, the spacious home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. You will enter on this large covered front porch, perfect for relaxing. The main floor includes a primary suite with a large full bath, another bedroom with its own full bath, and an open-concept living area that blends the kitchen, dining, and living spaces-perfect for taking in scenic views of the property from every angle. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a half bath. The walk-out basement includes six additional rooms that could easily be finished as bedrooms, offices, or hobby spaces-ideal for a growing family or multi-generation. Outside, this hobby farm has everything you need: A 25x45 outbuilding, a large garage/workshop, a 5-stall horse barn with a loft that holds up to 35 bales of hay. There are 2 more outbuilding for storage or equipment , Chicken pens, and a 1 acre pond-great for fishing, livestock or just enjoying the view. The home needs just a little TLC to make it shine. Unique opportunity for country living with room to grow!

Listing Agent

John & Dianne Wilt

Realstar Realty, Inc License #471017189 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Christine Evensen

Realstar Realty, Inc License #475161184

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,949

Year Renovated

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • 5.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 545x391x300x149x217x177x78x35x269x83
  • Waterfront
  • Poultry Coop
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Step Ranch
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,912 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Utility Building
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Grande Park Elementary School
  • Murphy Junior High School
  • Oswego East High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,949

Year Renovated

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Step Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2003
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2003

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1912
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Other Room, Workshop, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1912
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 549900
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Pasture
  • OtherStructures: Workshop, Barn(s), Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, Garage(s), Utility Building(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Grande Park Elementary School
  • High School: Oswego East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Murphy Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 308

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 545X391X300X149X217X177X78X35X269X83
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6949
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,381 $99,250 $43,836 $55,414
2023 $6,659 $86,304 $38,118 $48,186
2022 $6,659 $80,658 $35,624 $45,034
2021 $6,415 $75,381 $33,293 $42,088
2020 $6,274 $73,185 $32,323 $40,862
2019 $6,139 $70,691 $32,323 $38,368
2018 $6,301 $70,297 $32,143 $38,154
2017 $6,247 $67,594 $30,907 $36,687
2016 $5,950 $64,070 $29,296 $34,774
2015 $5,793 $59,878 $27,379 $32,499
2014 -- $57,575 $26,326 $31,249
2013 -- $58,157 $26,592 $31,565
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $549,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Law Title Insurance Company
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $232,000 New Conventional
Closed $287,250 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $41,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $21,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $107,500 Unknown
Closed $128,900 No Value Available
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12414123

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-26-251-002