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.
Active
$249,500
385 1st Ave W, Clear Lake, WI 54005
3beds
1,657sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: 6772021

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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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