$305,000
SOLD OCT 2, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,534 Sq Ft
$284/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Oswego High School Rated A-
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 261 Grays Drive - A Beautifully Updated First-Floor Condo in the Heart of Oswego's highly sought after Winding Waters Neighborhood! Prepare to fall in love with this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo that offers a 2 car garage and open floorplan! This lower-level unit has been thoughtfully updated throughout the past four years, offering a modern and move-in-ready space you'll be proud to call home. Step inside to find a bright, freshly painted interior-professionally done throughout, including the kitchen cabinets and even the garage. The dining room and foyer feature elegant chair rail molding, and the new blinds and updated lighting add a stylish touch. The kitchen is a dream, boasting quartz countertops, a deep Kohler sink and faucet, all new appliances, and added canned lighting for a sleek and functional workspace. The hall bath has been refreshed with a new countertop, lighting, and toilet. The primary closet has been thoughtfully reconfigured to offer even more space, complete with a custom shelving. Additional highlights include: New bathroom faucets in both sinks and showers, Updated outlet covers, Lighting updates in foyer and hallway, Water softener system, Ring doorbell for added security, and New utility room cabinetry! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and walking paths-this condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenient location. 261 Grays Drive is a must-see! No rentals allowed in subdivision.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Miller

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475160577 Listed on: 09/02/2025

Platinum Partners Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Aronson

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475181287

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,260

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

HOA Fees

  • $284 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,534 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessibility Features
  • Doors swing in
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • No Interior Steps
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Old Post Elementary School
  • Thompson Junior High School
  • Oswego High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 4 Units
  • Association Phone (630) 584-0290
  • Winding Waters Subdivision, Brookside Floorplan
  • Property managed by Property Management Techniques

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,260

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$284 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Winding Waters
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Swing In Door(s), Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 1534
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1534
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1534
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 284
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Property Management Techniques
  • Management Contact Name: N/A
  • Management Phone: 630-584-0290

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Old Post Elementary School
  • High School: Oswego High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Thompson Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5260.26
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Malone Carol Ann
Bought by
Rosen Bethany and Lundquist Darrell G
Seller's Agent
Terri Miller
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Tina Aronson
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
List Price
$294,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.42%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-46.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2022
Sold by
Malone Carol Ann
Bought by
Malone Carol Ann and Malone Michael

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2021
Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Zentmyer Brad and Estate Of Kim Zentmyer
Bought by
Malone Carol Ann
Seller's Agent
Amanda Olson
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Terri Miller
Platinum Partners Realtors
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.88%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Zentmyer Doris G and Zentmyer Kim
Bought by
Zentmyer Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 First American Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Administrators Deed $190,000 Landtrust National Ttl Svcs
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wheatland Title Guaranty
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $152,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $67,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $305,000 +3.4% $199 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $294,900 +55.2% $192 / Sq Ft
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Sold $190,000 +2.7% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 For Sale $185,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,260 $76,367 $10,841 $65,526
2023 $4,458 $66,406 $9,427 $56,979
2022 $4,458 $60,369 $8,570 $51,799
2021 $4,870 $58,047 $8,240 $49,807
2020 $4,758 $56,356 $8,000 $48,356
2019 $5,027 $58,371 $8,000 $50,371
2018 $4,345 $51,051 $7,656 $43,395
2017 $4,186 $46,836 $7,024 $39,812
2016 $2,053 $45,471 $6,819 $38,652
2015 $3,896 $41,717 $6,256 $35,461
2014 -- $40,112 $6,015 $34,097
2013 -- $40,517 $6,076 $34,441
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12461304

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-09-455-016