Historical homes you can own in the Southern Wisconsin area

Sep 27, 2023

Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Southern Wisconsin

Property w/water access in Bay Creek Neighborhood steps to downtown w/stunning lake views of Capitol skyline. Ideal location w/endless recreation on Lake Monona, near Brittingham Beach + on bike path. FL offers large living room w/wood burning fireplace, dining room, spacious kitchen w/eat-in area, walk-in pantry + family room w/gas fireplace. UL features beautiful primary suite w/walk-in closet, soaking tub + large walk-in shower + double vanity. 3 addtl beds up & full bath. LL includes flex space for play, exercise + recreation w/walkout. Oversized 2 car garage. Community w/ beach, parks, dining, coffee shop + retail & walk to Farmer's Market, zoo, central city activities. Wood floors under carpet of orig part of house. See assoc docs regarding lake frontage info-lease from city.

Incredible location + charm make this 2 story dutch colonial a rare offering. With riparian rights to Brittingham Bay enjoy endless recreation of Lake Monona & walk to all downtown Madison has to offer. Home features 4 bedrooms + 2 full baths, living room w/ hardwood floors & picturesque views of Capitol, spacious eat-in kitchen, formal dining room + sunroom all provide flexible & easy living space. On bike path + close to hospitals. 1 car detached garage. Community w/ beach, parks, dining, coffee shop + retail & walk to Farmer's Market, zoo, central city activities. So much potential and great for single family or rental. Dock included with sale. See associated docs regarding lake frontage info - frontage is lease from city. Neighboring properties also for sale see MLS#s 1959605 + 1959603

Stunning 2-story Nakoma home with panoramic views of Nakoma Golf Club's course, sitting across from hole 10 green and hole 11 tee box, and steps from UW-Arboretum. This traditional foursquare home has modern amenities and improvements, including refinished hardwood floors, sunroom, office, spacious main level laundry room, and an open floor plan from kitchen to second living room. Kitchen updates include granite countertops, SS appliances, double oven, and butler's pantry. Four bedrooms on the second floor, including a primary suite with a fireplace, reading nook and walkout to private balcony. Fenced backyard is an entertainer’s paradise with pub shed including grill, keg tap, fridge and cooler drawers. Addtl updates: ext & int paint, metal roof, many windows, deck railing, water htr.

Investors welcome. Great location and private backyard in the heart of Verona. House is currently set up as a 2-unit yet could be converted back into a 4 bed, 2 bath house. Upstairs is a blank canvas and main level has been stripped to studs with open concept from kitchen to living area. Value Range Price of $250,000-$270,000.

This beautiful setting currently is the home of Emily's Ten Oaks Ranch - a farmette and event venue. However, the property is located within the Pumpkin Hollow Neighborhood Redevelopment plan and is slated for attachment into the City of Madison with a medium density of 16-40 units of housing per acre proposed for the site. An added future benefit is a Mixed Use Neighborhood overlay is proposed for across the street adding future interest for the location. Don't let the beautiful bucolic views fool you - this property is a very short drive to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, the Token Creek Dog Park and Disc Golf Course, the American Parkway area and the Dane County Regional Airport making this an attractive location for multiple levels and price ranges of multifamily housing.

26+ acres-this charming farmhouse from 1885 has stayed in the family, but has been updated many times! Complete renovation in 1989 and 1400 sqft addition in 2000. Main level features walk through kitchen w/oak hardwood floors, living room, office, & den w/built in bookcases (currently used as primary suite). Enjoy coffee in the peace & quiet of the front porch. The 2nd story holds 4 bedrooms and a full bath w/jetted tub. Another set of stairs takes you to the 3rd floor loft/flex space with tons of potential! The lower level is all unfinished and gives you garage access. Outside you'll find storage galore! There's a garden shed, a 2+ car detached garage and a large barn (built 2015) w/electricity & is the perfect place for hosting events or all your storage needs! Great hunting land!

ONE OF A KIND! This conveniently located home has the perfect combo of vintage charm & modern updates. Main level includes a family room, formal dining, office (or bedroom), sunroom, & kitchen. The gorgeous kitchen features SS apps, granite counters, double oven, farmhouse sink & stunning exposed brick accents. Upstairs you'll find an open landing plus 3 bedrooms, full bath, & laundry room/deck! Travel up another set of stairs to a newly finished loft area w/incredible views of the farm fields. This flex room has endless possibilities: playroom, office, workout space, reading nook. The basement even has the original owner's signature carved in the wall from 1917! Outside has its own perks: stamped concrete patio, tree house, & 2car garage. You won't find anything else like it!

4 Bedroom house with 1.5 baths located in the Greenbush Neighborhood just off Regent St. & S. Charter St. There is a detached 2 car garage plus an adjacent driveway which can park 3 cars back to back. Walking distance to the UW, Edward Klief Park, Camp Randall Stadium and Meriter Hospital. Seller has used the property as a multi-family rental for the past 14 years. Currently leased out at $1,600/month (Tenant pays all utilities) lease expires on 8/15/2023 which would allow a buyer to owner occupy or continue to lease and bump up rents closer to market rent as property is under market. Additional rent income from the garage parking lease (verbal month to month lease)

CHARACTER GALORE! Exciting 2 Story 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath boasts a modern kitchen that has quartz countertops, newer backsplash, SS appliances & gas range. French doors to the formal dining room + light and bright front sun room with gleaming maple wood floors + second main floor living space that has an impressive wood burning fireplace. Upstairs has the primary bedroom & bedroom 2 & 3 w/ wood floors and WIC. Go up again to a huge 4th BR. LL rec room is perfect for relaxing. Awesome fenced in backyard with mature trees and large deck. Furnace/ A/C '18, Water Heater ' 16 Close to Downtown Oregon.

Just in time for spending summer with beautiful panoramic views of lake Kegonsa. Nicely updated-in turnkey condition, boasting a bright spacious kitchen w/granite, SS appliances, abundance of silent close cabinets, opens up to new & orig wood floors. 3 updated full baths, a MF bdrm w/walk-in shower, a 2nd bedroom that currently serves as a lakeside office w/high speed internet. A cozy sitting area is alongside a large open diningrm w/picture window view of boaters. Upstairs you'll find everything you need but a kitchen. The dry basement adds finished space for movies & entertaining. 4 LL windows help save on lighting shop area, laundry & naproom. An 8' high gar door & 1 stall is Xtra Deep. No maintenance decking, level lot to boulder shoreline. Pier & fishing pole included, Dim/SF approx

Stunning West Lawn Colonial offers a move in ready home, spacious lot & on a quiet street adjacent to a walking trail to Monroe St shops, bakeries & TJ's! Gorgeous details; leaded glass sidelights & air lock entry, arched doorways, 4 panel doors w/glass knobs, & hardwood flrs! Classic appeal w/formal foyer, central staircase w/2nd staircase from the kitchen, spacious living w/fireplace, built-ins & french door to screened porch & patio! 1st flr family rm w/2nd fireplace, formal dining, office & updated kitchen w/new SS appliances, gas range, quartz c-tops, tile back splash & LVP flooring! 2nd flr boasts 4 bdrms w/closet organizers & bath w/new fixtures & tile surround! Walk up 3rd flr is ready to improve! New washer/dryer & dual stage furnace/central air! 2 car garage + storage!

Marrying the charm & details of a 116-year-old original floor plan, this 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath turn of the century Dutch Colonial in the first suburb of Madison was extensively renovated in 2011 w/ extra attention paid to home’s deep history. 4 BR's, 3 1/2 baths, 2, 953 sqft, original hardwood floors, period built-ins, expanded mudroom, updated kitchen & bathrooms. Remodeled walk-up attic could be 5th BR or large rec space, includes dedicated full bth w/ claw foot tub. Finished LL BR w/ full bth & egress window. Fenced-in yard, new patio & deck provides plenty of outdoor space. comes complete w/ a newly constructed 1 BR, 1 Bth 663 sqft ADU over garage! Perfect for flexible rentals, Airbnb or mother-in-law suite located in the heart of Vilas, just steps away from the best Madison has to offer

One-of-a-kind treasure loaded with charm propped on a woodsy hill in Valhalla Valley of High Point Estates. Gaze at your stunning stone-front façade as you walk into this rich, warm piece of history that WSJ did an article on 20 years ago! Arched cherry columns & rich hardwood floors steal your attention the moment you walk in. Living room offers cherry crown moldings, 3-sided bookcase, gas fireplace, cherry paneling, oak floors & a beautiful view. Formal dining has arched wood pillars that lead to a refurbished kitchen. You'll adore original wood cherry cabinets beautifully restored plus gorgeous stained glass valances, granite counters & slate backsplash. Enjoy the expanded screened-in porch & huge deck to take in your lush green surroundings! Check out the 3D tour to see more!

Welcome to 2222 Lakeland Ave in the heart of Madison all-brick bungalow is a dream come true for lake enthusiasts, just half a block away from Lake Monona, nestled btw two lakefront parks. Step inside and be enchanted by the original hardwood flooring, trim & doors throughout. The large living room w/ a decorative fireplace & built-ins exudes warmth and character. Enjoy the sunroom w/ French doors, a formal dining room, sunny kitchen(functional but needs updates) , two spacious bdrms, and a full bath on the main level. But that's not all! Newly remodeled, walk-up attic w/ additional two bdrms on either end, bathroom & open space in the middle, you can transform it into a cozy rec room, home office, or anything you desire. The basement is ideal for storage. 1 car detached garage!

University Heights English Tudor is situated on a quiet tree lined St w/a small forest across the way, front yard perennial gardens, brick walkway & driveway with a private wooded setting around the residence. Designed by architects James & Edward Law for Raymond & Freda Huegel, this home offers amazing details; Gorgeous air locked entry w/tile foyer, spacious living w/WB fireplace & oak mantle, oak hardwood flrs, Nelson Bubble light fixtures, den w/juliet balcony & built-in shelving, 1/2 bath, formal dining off of the kitchen & screened porch overlooking the backyard! 2nd floor boasts 4 bdrms, large linen closet, full bath, maple hardwoods & walk up attic for storage! Basement offers laundry, tall ceilings, larger windows all great for future expansion & an attached 1 car garage!

Showings start July 28th. Delayed for photos. Located in the heart of downtown Stoughton. What better way to start your journey than in this home. Close to dining, theater, entertainment and all that Stoughton has to offer. Four nicely sized bedrooms, with two on the main floor. Two full baths. Two car garage. Invest some sweat equity and elbow grease, and you will have yourself a wonderful place to call home! Schedule your private showing today.

Marquette Two Story is ready for your ideas to transform this solid home back into it's glory! Known in the archives as The Karn House, built in 1856, this property boasts historic significant features; formal foyer w/an amazing open staircase w/wood banister & railings, stellar trim work w/ multiple edges, oak flrs, 9ft ceilings, 1st floor bdrm w/full bath (bath needs to be remodeled, currently non functional except toilet). 2nd floor boasts 3 bdrms & bath w/owners bedroom having a bonus study/nursery or walk-in closet. Basement potential w/large windows & 2nd exit. Huge lot w/66 ft of frontage on Jenifer St & 92 ft in depth. City has given provisional approval to Seller to build a two car garage, the site would be perfect for ADU and garage & property would still have a great yard!

This house oozes charm! Lovely Dutch colonial - complete with Dutch door - on the near west side. From the sunken living room with woodburning fireplace to the delightful built-ins, this house exudes character. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining with built-in corner cabinets, five bedrooms and one and a half baths, hardwood floors throughout and original tile floors in baths. Enormous screen porch for morning coffee or your favorite evening beverage. Brick paver patio off the screen porch to enjoy the peaceful and private backyard with lovely gardens. Two car attached garage with stairs to lower level. Roof 2017, Furnace 2020. Don't miss this gem in a tree-lined walkable neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping, Monroe St. **Please note this house is directly across from West H.S.**

Unleash your imagination with this 20-acre property with potential to be your dream countryside retreat. Its centerpiece, a 4+ bedroom, 4-bath main residence that includes a master suite wing or the space would be ideal for multi-generational living! Three versatile outbuildings. The first, a recreational oasis, features a pool, sauna, kitchen, full bath and guest suite. Enhanced with in-floor radiant heat, deck, and a 12-foot overhead door, it's perfect for gatherings or solitude. The second outbuilding could cater to a sports enthusiasts with a half-court basketball facility ideal with a finished second floor offering great views. The third building offers great shop or storage space. A wonderful set up for those who need storage, artists quarters or an in-home business. Dimensions apprx

Attention hobby farm enthusiast! Owned & Loved by one family multiple generations for apx 100 years. Package deal includes a 1890 farm house, a 1997 ranch, numerous buildings, 74.46 acres w/ apx 64 tillable. A Black Earth Creek corridor, owned by WI DNR, meanders between 2 fields. The details of the 1890 farm house are explained in this MLS sheet. The farm house features 2 staircases, original built-ins, 2 laundry rms, windows replaced at various times, LVP in kitchens, new septic 2020. The details of the 1997 Ranch is the 35th photo & on Assoc. doc, too. Both homes, tillable and a couple buildings are currently rented. DNR Easement for Black Earth Creek watershed. The farm is enrolled in a Conservation Easement with Groundswell. Residence and Buildings ARE NOT in the Flood Plain.

Contemporary liveability & classic charm coexist in the flexible spaces, large bedrooms, updated kitchen & baths, numerous views of spacious backyard, 2-car garage, drop-zone, & extensive updates. One of the earliest homes in the neighborhood, this founding gem of University Heights showcases the calm & class of Georgian Revival style - even proportions, symmetrical architecture, & ornamental detail - with amenities today's dweller expects. Designed for noted UW professor Richard Ely, the home’s landmark status recognizes both the structure & Ely’s stance for academic freedom that resulted in the UW’s articulation of the famous “sifting & winnowing” tenet. Start the next 125-yr story for this Madison icon and be its faithful steward. Vibrant & vital, history & home.

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