Historic character meets modern-day living in this beautifully restored Racine landmark. Known as the Hansen House & listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this remarkable 1855 home was extensively rebuilt from the exterior shell inward, including updated floor joists, interior walls, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, interior finishes - all while preserving the story & presence of its past. A functional 4 bedroom/2 full bath home offers two bedrooms & a full bath on each level, first-floor laundry, generous closets & an open-concept eat-in kitchen flowing into the living room. Flooring upstairs also updated. Outside enjoy the quarter-acre lot with just a quick walk to Downtown and the lakefront! This home offers a rare blend of history, convenience & modern comfort.
Active
$240,000
1221 N Main STREET, Racine, WI 53402
4beds
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
0.26 Acres Lot
$253,300 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated floor joistsFirst-floor laundryGenerous closetsOpen-concept eat-in kitchenQuarter-acre lot
- 14 hours
- 166
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Listed by:
Ashley Kailing,
Keller Williams Milwaukee South Shore
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1980829
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Ceramic Tile, Whirlpool, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Concrete,Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, 1 Car, 1 Space
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 02450000
- Zoning: R-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Racine
- Municipality: Racine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,279
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Inclusions: Oven/Range; Refrigerator, Dishwasher; Microwave; Disposal
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
Estimated market value
$253,300
$236,000 - $271,000
$2,182/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+58.9%$166/sqft |
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| 11/25/2019 | Sold | $151,000-2.5%$105/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$107/sqft |
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| 9/4/2019 | Price change | $159,900-3%$111/sqft |
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| 8/18/2019 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$114/sqft |
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| 8/5/2019 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$118/sqft |
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| 7/28/2019 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$121/sqft |
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| 7/18/2019 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$125/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,900+156.6%$132/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Sold | $74,000+335.3%$51/sqft |
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| 12/30/2015 | Sold | $17,000$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,279 +13.9% | $222,800 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $4,633 -5% | $201,000 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $4,879 +21.6% | $183,000 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $4,013 -1.8% | $166,000 +9.9% |
| 2021 | $4,088 -7.3% | $151,000 |
| 2020 | $4,412 +25% | $151,000 +13.5% |
| 2019 | $3,528 +75.5% | $133,000 +259.5% |
| 2018 | $2,011 +82.2% | $37,000 |
| 2017 | $1,103 -52.1% | $37,000 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $2,303 | $35,000 |
| 2015 | $2,303 | $35,000 |
| 2014 | $2,303 | $35,000 -56.3% |
| 2013 | $2,303 -7.3% | $80,000 -9.1% |
| 2012 | $2,484 +1.9% | $88,000 -8.3% |
| 2011 | $2,438 +2.3% | $96,000 -4% |
| 2010 | $2,382 +2.1% | $100,000 -2% |
| 2009 | $2,333 +0.8% | $102,000 |
| 2008 | $2,315 +8.2% | $102,000 +5.2% |
| 2007 | $2,140 +5.4% | $97,000 +5.4% |
| 2006 | $2,031 +4.2% | $92,000 +8.2% |
| 2005 | $1,949 +4.8% | $85,000 +10.4% |
| 2004 | $1,860 +7.4% | $77,000 +6.9% |
| 2003 | $1,732 +6.7% | $72,000 +5.9% |
| 2002 | $1,623 +0.1% | $68,000 +6.3% |
| 2001 | $1,621 +2.2% | $64,000 +4.9% |
| 2000 | $1,587 | $61,000 |
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Neighborhood: 53402
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Racine
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




