Charmingly Updated Home Steps from Downtown Washburn Welcome to 221 N 1st Ave — a thoughtfully updated home where character meets modern comfort, all within an easy walk to Coco's Bakery, Brownstone Pharmacy, the grocery store, the bookstore, and everything downtown Washburn has to offer. The heart of this home is a farmhouse-style kitchen featuring a breakfast bar with designer pendant lighting, a convenient passthrough with extra cabinetry, and ceramic tile flooring that carries through the hallways and bathrooms. A gas stove and dishwasher round out a kitchen built for both everyday meals and entertaining. A newer addition brings the standout feature: an owner's suite with a bow-front window offering a Lake Superior view, a walk-in closet, and an en suite bathroom with a full tiled shower. Upgraded windows throughout the addition add efficiency and comfort. Main-level laundry in the entry hall keeps daily routines convenient. The living room pairs hardwood floors with a bold accent wall and a stairway leading to a charming upper-level bedroom — a cozy retreat tucked beneath the roofline. A second bedroom on the main floor enjoys natural light from two sides. Two separate entryways help keep the interior warm through Washburn winters. Outside, a rear deck overlooks a producing apple tree and large shade trees that frame the yard beautifully. A two-car garage opens onto 1st Ave just east of the home, and a large, dry 20x20 basement provides excellent storage.
Contingent
$265,000
221 N 1st Ave W, Washburn, WI 54891
3beds
1,454sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$258,300 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Farmhouse-style kitchenWalk-in closetThoughtfully updated homeGas stove
- 121 days |
- 53 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Porter 715-256-7077,
Porter Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6123968
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Closet: 4.08 ft × 4.92 ft
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.25 x 12.25
Bedroom
- Description: Closet: 6.83 ft × 1.92 ft
- Level: Main
- Area: 100.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 8.83
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 17.25
Bathroom
- Area: 38.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.92 x 7.83
Dining room
- Area: 102.58 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.92 x 11.5
Entry hall
- Area: 18.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.67 x 3.92
Entry hall
- Description: Back entrance
- Area: 31.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.08 x 5.25
Kitchen
- Area: 113.29 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.42 x 9.92
Laundry
- Area: 60.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 6.08
Living room
- Area: 169.45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 11.17
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.83 x 22.58
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Windows: Double Glazed
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,454 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,454
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 140 x 50
Details
- Foundation area: 1500
- Parcel number: 33238
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $125,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,716
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 123 days
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$258,300
Estimated sales range
$245,000 - $271,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,830/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Contingent | $265,000$182/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+307.7%$182/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/7/2014 | Listing removed | $65,000$45/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker East-West Realty #46793 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $65,000$45/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker East West Realty , Superior office #46793 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,181 +27.1% | $122,400 |
| 2023 | $1,716 -2.4% | $122,400 +60.4% |
| 2022 | $1,759 +2.5% | $76,300 |
| 2021 | $1,716 +1.3% | $76,300 |
| 2020 | $1,693 -5.2% | $76,300 |
| 2019 | $1,787 +3% | $76,300 |
| 2017 | $1,735 +3% | $76,300 |
| 2016 | $1,684 +3.8% | $76,300 |
| 2015 | $1,623 +46% | $76,300 +48.7% |
| 2013 | $1,112 0% | $51,300 |
| 2011 | $1,113 +2.3% | $51,300 |
| 2010 | $1,088 +1.9% | $51,300 |
| 2009 | $1,067 | $51,300 |
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$105HOA fees
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 54891
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washburn Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Washburn Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Washburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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