Under contract

$647,000

12042 State Highway 42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

2beds

2,340sqft

$4,159/mo

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Inland-Residential

Built in 1879

0.43 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$276/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Originally constructed in 1879 as the Ellison Bay school, this robust building was fully renovated in 2006 and served as the home of the renowned Savory Spoon Cooking School and Marketplace for 18 years. The property is situated on nearly half acre of professionally landscaped grounds. Key features include: original maple floors, and two fully equipped kitchens featuring Wolf/ Sub-Zero appliances and custom-crafted cabinetry, a finished office/den on the 2nd floor and a fully roughed-in living area and bathroom - ready for completion, and a sizable retail area suitable for various business purposes. There is also a large garage with separate dry storage area, and a large parking lot. All this a short walk to the water, stores, & restaurants

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bathroom 1

Area: 70
Dimensions: 10 x 7

Bathroom 2

Area: 44
Dimensions: 7.33 x 6

Kitchen

Area: 161.42
Dimensions: 13 x 12.42

Living room

Area: 600
Dimensions: 20 x 30

Office

Area: 114
Dimensions: 12 x 9.5

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane

Cooling

Has cooling: Yes

Features

Sump Pump, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,340
Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft

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Parking

Parking features: Garage, Detached
Has garage: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Handicap Access

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Dimensions: .43 acres

Details

Zoning: Mixed Use Commercial (MC)

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Inland-Residential

Condition

Year built: 1879

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Ellison Bay

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $276/sqft
Annual tax amount: $1,851
Date on market: 5/23/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/23/2026	Listed for sale	$647,000-0.3%$276/sqft
Source: Door County MLS #147336 Report a problem
12/21/2025	Listing removed	$649,000$277/sqft
Source: Door County MLS #144306 Report a problem
9/10/2025	Price change	$649,000-7.2%$277/sqft
Source: Door County MLS #144306 Report a problem
7/24/2025	Listed for sale	$699,000$299/sqft
Source: Door County MLS #144306 Report a problem

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 54210

Getting around

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Gibraltar Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 11.7 mi
7/10
Gibraltar Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 11.7 mi
9/10
Gibraltar High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 11.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: Gibraltar

Source: Door County MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.