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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$254,000
385 1st Ave W, Clear Lake, WI 54005
3beds
1,657sqft
Single Family
Built in 1885
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$258,800 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$1,612 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,800
$202,000 - $334,000
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Timeless craftsmanshipHandy second entranceBathroom on each levelOriginal woodworkThoughtful updatesIntricate detailsInviting front porch
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Listed by:
Bailey Blanchard 715-607-1733,
Compass Realty Group,
Alison Blanchard 228-363-2478
Bought with:
Alison Blanchard
Compass Realty Group
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7004973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- 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
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
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (16x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,454 sqft
- Dimensions: .24
Details
- Foundation area: 965
- Parcel number: 113002450000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Clear Lake
- Subdivision: Assessors Clear Lake
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Sold | $254,000+6.5%$153/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7004973 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $238,400$144/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7004973 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $238,400-0.6%$144/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7004973 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Listing removed | $239,900$145/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794510 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $239,900-2%$145/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $244,900-1.8%$148/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6772021 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,500+137.6%$151/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6772021 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2016 | Sold | $105,000+339.3%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2015 | Sold | $23,900$14/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #2262665 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,298 +3.1% | $130,700 |
| 2023 | $2,229 +1.2% | $130,700 |
| 2022 | $2,203 +3.4% | $130,700 |
| 2021 | $2,131 +61.5% | $130,700 |
| 2020 | $1,319 +4.8% | -- |
| 2019 | $1,258 -40.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,100 +4.1% | $102,200 |
| 2017 | $2,017 +55.6% | $102,200 +66.4% |
| 2016 | $1,297 +9.7% | $61,400 |
| 2015 | $1,182 +1.6% | $61,400 |
| 2013 | $1,164 -0.6% | $61,400 |
| 2012 | $1,171 -5.2% | $61,400 -18.7% |
| 2011 | $1,235 -5% | $75,500 |
| 2010 | $1,300 -4.1% | $75,500 |
| 2009 | $1,356 | $75,500 |
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Neighborhood: 54005
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gaylord A Nelson Educ CenterGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Clear Lake Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Clear Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Polk County
- Clear Lake
- 54005
- 385 1st Ave W
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