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    385 1st Ave W, Clear Lake, WI 54005

    3beds
    1,657sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
    $236,000 Zestimate®
    $151/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Handy second entranceOriginal woodworkIntricate detailsInviting front porchRefurbished kitchenFabulous formal living
    Own a remarkable piece of Wisconsin history! Once the home of Senator Gaylord Nelson—founder of Earth Day—this 3-bedroom, 2-bath treasure blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates. The refurbished kitchen stays true to the home’s historic roots, while original woodwork, intricate details, and character you simply can’t find today fill every room. Kitchen is open to the dining room with a fabulous formal living that has doors/trim to match! Laundry is on the main floor and a bathroom on each level for convenience! Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch or use the handy second entrance—perfect for dropping winter boots and coats. The 1-car garage adds convenience, and the charm of this property will truly make you melt. From its storied past to its stunning present, this is more than a home… it’s history you can live in.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 08:50am

    Listed by:

    Bailey Blanchard 715-607-1733,

    Compass Realty Group,

    Alison Blanchard 228-363-2478

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6772021MLS Logo
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    • Sun, Aug 17

      11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 115 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.5x10
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 143.75 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.5x12.5
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 126.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.5x11
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 188.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13x14.5
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 154 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14x11
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16x15
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,657
    • Total interior livable area: 1,657 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,657
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Details: Garage Dimensions (16x24)
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: .24
    Details
    • Foundation area: 965
    • Parcel number: 113002450000
    • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    Condition
    • Age of Property: 140
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1885

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
    • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
    • Water: City Water/Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Assessors Clear Lake
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Clear Lake

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $151/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $188,200
    • Annual tax amount: $2,333
    • Date on market: 8/14/2025
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