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Aerial of the Oswego East High School area in the far-southwest Fox Valley.

Oswego, IL·CUSD 308

Homes in the Oswego East HS district.

Anchored in fast-growing Oswego along the Fox River, a community of newer subdivisions, downtown charm, and easy Route 34 access where families get big-district amenities with a small-town feel.

Homes for sale
47
Typical list
$559,664
Most expensive
$1,799,900

25846 W Prairie Hill Lane

Most affordable
$264,900

2480 Frost Drive

Wolves · Navy Blue & Silver · 2,805 students · Southwest Prairie Conference

Market snapshot

The Oswego East HS area, by the numbers

Live MRED data, refreshed daily. What this market is actually doing right now, sales included, not a portal estimate.

Homes for sale now

73

Typical list price

$590,161

Avg time on market

14 days

Sold in the last year

18

Typical sale price · last 90 days

$525,392

Living near Oswego East HS

The area, not just the school

Living near Oswego East puts you in one of the most popular family corners of the far-southwest Fox Valley. Oswego is the largest community in Kendall County, and it has grown quickly over the past few decades from a quiet river town into a thriving suburb of more than 34,000 residents. The school district reaches into Plainfield, Montgomery, Aurora, Yorkville, and Joliet, so buyers shopping these school boundaries are drawn from a wide swath of the southwest metro. The draw is simple: newer housing, strong schools, and a genuine downtown along the Fox River where shops, restaurants, and Hudson Crossing Park give the area a real sense of place.

Day to day, the commute leans on U.S. Route 34 (the Walter Payton Memorial Highway), which runs straight through town and connects east toward Aurora and Naperville. From there, drivers reach I-88 and, a bit farther south, I-55, opening up routes toward Chicago, the I-355 tollway, and the western suburbs. Metra service is not in Oswego today, so most commuters drive to nearby stations on the BNSF line in Aurora. There has been ongoing regional conversation about extending Metra into Kendall County, which would be a meaningful upgrade for area buyers if it happens.

The housing character here is heavy on newer construction: planned subdivisions, move-in-ready single-family homes, and a steady supply of inventory built during the suburban booms of the 1990s and 2000s. That makes it a strong fit for buyers who want modern floor plans and neighborhood amenities without paying inner-ring prices. Outdoor life is a real selling point too. The Oswegoland Park District maintains more than 1,100 acres of parks, two aquatic parks, and roughly 16 miles of trails, and the Fox River threads right through the heart of town.

  • 🐺Wolves, Navy & Silver

    Oswego East competes in the Southwest Prairie Conference (IHSA).

  • 👥About 2,805 students

    One of the larger high schools in the far-southwest Fox Valley (2023-24).

  • 🏫Oswego CUSD 308

    One of the largest school districts in Illinois at roughly 17,000 students.

  • 📅Opened 2004

    Expanded in 2013 to a capacity of about 3,200 students.

  • 🌊Fox River suburb

    Set in fast-growing Oswego southwest of Chicago, with a revitalized riverfront downtown.

  • 🌳1,100+ acres of parks

    The Oswegoland Park District runs two aquatic parks and about 16 miles of trails.

The school

About Oswego East High School

Oswego East High School, known as OEHS, is a public four-year high school that opened in 2004 to relieve the rapid population growth in Oswego, a far-southwest exurb of Chicago. The campus centers on a three-story commons that doubles as a community event space, with adjoining wings for performing arts, two gymnasiums, a 220-meter indoor track, a competition pool, and two three-story classroom wings. From 2012 to 2013 the school underwent major expansions and renovations, completed in August 2013, which raised capacity from 2,400 to 3,200 students. The original building earned a Crow Island School Citation from American School and University Magazine in 2005, and OEHS shares District 308 with its crosstown rival, Oswego High School.

Oswego East competes in the Southwest Prairie Conference under the Illinois High School Association. The Wolves field a full slate of boys and girls IHSA sports, and the school's biggest rivalry is with Oswego High School, a matchup known locally as the Crosstown Classic.

District
CUSD 308
Founded
2004
Principal
Laura Pastirik-Bankowski
Conference
Southwest Prairie Conference
Address
1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL 60543

Notable alumni

  • Noah Schultz. Professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization (class of 2022).
  • RayJ Dennis. Professional basketball player (class of 2019).

Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District CUSD 308 website. Last verified 2026-06-28.

Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.

The questions buyers actually ask

Oswego East HS FAQ

The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Oswego East HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.

What towns feed into Oswego East High School?
Oswego East is part of Oswego CUSD 308, which serves Oswego, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Plainfield, Aurora, Yorkville, and Joliet, so the attendance area pulls from several southwest-suburban communities. Always confirm a specific address against the district boundary before you buy.
Is Oswego East a large high school?
Yes. With roughly 2,805 students and a building expanded to hold up to 3,200, it is one of the larger high schools in the far-southwest Fox Valley.
What is the commute like from the Oswego East area?
Most residents rely on U.S. Route 34 through town, with connections to I-88 to the north and I-55 to the south. There is no Metra stop in Oswego today, so rail commuters typically drive to stations in Aurora and nearby towns.
What kind of homes are near Oswego East?
The area is dominated by newer subdivisions and move-in-ready single-family homes built during the suburban growth of the past few decades, which appeals to buyers who want modern layouts and neighborhood amenities.
What is there to do around Oswego?
The Oswegoland Park District maintains over 1,100 acres of parks, two aquatic parks, and about 16 miles of trails, plus the Fox River and a revitalized downtown with shops, restaurants, and Hudson Crossing Park.

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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 20, 2025 through July 20, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.