Most Oswego subdivisions come with a monthly HOA bill. The original streets of Fox Chase do not. Fox Chase is a Fox River neighborhood on the west side of Oswego. It has an elementary school right in the neighborhood, and the original streets have no homeowners association dues. If you are looking at homes for sale in Fox Chase, Oswego IL, that combination is hard to find anywhere else in town.
Original Streets vs. the Estates of Fox Chase
Fox Chase has two generations of homes under one name. The original streets were built in the mid-1990s. That includes Fox Chase Drive North, Badger Lane, and Ferret Crossing. The trees are mature, a lot of the homes have finished basements and big backyards, and there are no HOA dues. The Estates of Fox Chase were built in the late 2010s, north of Mill Road and east of Orchard Road. Those homes are bigger, about 2,800 square feet on average, on quarter-acre lots. Original homes start around $370,000. Most Fox Chase homes sell in the high $300,000s and $400,000s. The Estates homes reach into the high $400,000s.
River Access and a School in the Middle of It All
Fox Chase has access to the Fox River, plus parks and biking and multi-use trails. Downtown Oswego is a few minutes away, with shopping, restaurants, and community events all year. Fox Chase Elementary School sits right in the neighborhood at 260 Fox Chase Drive North. A lot of kids walk to school. The neighborhood is in Oswego Community Unit School District 308. High school students go to Oswego High School. Junior high depends on the address. Some homes go to Traughber and some go to Thompson. I can confirm the exact schools for any home you are looking at.
Getting Around From Fox Chase
Fox Chase is on the west side of Oswego, a few minutes from downtown and the river. Route 31 runs through downtown Oswego. I-88 is an easy drive north, and the Metra BNSF station in Aurora is close for the commute into Chicago. From here you can get to most of the Fox Valley without much trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fox Chase have HOA dues?
The original Fox Chase subdivision has no homeowners association and no HOA dues. That is still true for very few Oswego neighborhoods.
What is the Estates of Fox Chase?
It is the newer section of Fox Chase, built in the late 2010s north of Mill Road and east of Orchard Road. The homes are larger, about 2,800 square feet on average, on quarter-acre lots.
Is there an elementary school in Fox Chase?
Yes. Fox Chase Elementary School is inside the neighborhood at 260 Fox Chase Drive North. A lot of students walk to school.
Selling in Fox Chase? The No-HOA Math Is Your Headline
A lot of Oswego listings sell on kitchens and square footage. A Fox Chase home can sell on something most homes do not have. No monthly dues, river access, and an elementary school kids can walk to. I can price yours against recent Fox Chase sales and put it in front of buyers that way. Just ask me for a valuation. If you are buying instead, compare the amenities at Churchill Club, the value in Lakewood Creek, or browse all Oswego homes for sale.
Call me and I will go through the current Fox Chase listings with you and talk through which section fits your budget.
Miguel Castillo — 630-793-4643 — miguel@sellmeanewhouse.com
