Become the third owner of this historic 4-bedroom Portage home ordered from the Sears catalog, delivered by train and built on site in 1926. This "Verona" Dutch Colonial model is noted for its crown moldings, French doors and for 1926, the modern features of a bathroom on each floor and a built-in closet in every bedroom. Along the way, the current owners replaced the old plumbing and wiring, kept the house and the mechanicals well maintained, installed Marvin windows throughout, with a new hot water heater and duct cleaning in 2025. This classic home features four good-sized bedrooms and full bathroom on the upper floor; half-bath, nook and side porch on the main floor, and extra full bathroom in the unfinished basement, ready for finishing. This beautiful, historic home is move-in ready!
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$305,000
518 Prospect Ave, Portage, WI 53901
4beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$307,200 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$2,508 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,200
$273,000 - $344,000
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Bathroom on each floorFour good-sized bedroomsMarvin windows throughoutCrown moldingsFrench doorsNew hot water heater
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Listed by:
Patrick G O'Hearn 920-227-3860,
Whitetail Dreams RE dba Waterfront Dreams
Bought with:
Patrick G O'Hearn
Whitetail Dreams RE dba Waterfront Dreams
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 50324517
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13x10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 28x13
Other
- Description: 4 Season Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x8
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8x7
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Forced Air, Central Air
Features
- Basement: 8Ft+ Ceiling,Full,Other,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,048
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Not Applicable
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 11271 1734
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Arms Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portage
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $305,000+1.7%$149/sqft |
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID #50324517 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$146/sqft |
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID #50324517 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2026 | Contingent | $299,900$146/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #50324517 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900$146/sqft |
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID #50324517 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,146 +25% | $311,900 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $4,918 +3.6% | $291,000 +13.2% |
| 2022 | $4,746 +8.9% | $257,100 +17.4% |
| 2021 | $4,357 +3.4% | $219,000 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $4,213 -2.8% | $206,500 |
| 2019 | $4,334 -0.1% | $206,500 |
| 2018 | $4,337 -0.6% | $206,500 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $4,364 +9.9% | $187,000 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $3,971 +1.1% | $171,700 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $3,928 +15.1% | $160,900 +15.8% |
| 2014 | $3,414 -3.6% | $138,900 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $3,540 +7.6% | $141,000 -1.5% |
| 2012 | $3,291 -14.6% | $143,100 -20.3% |
| 2010 | $3,855 | $179,500 -1.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $181,600 -3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $188,000 |
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Neighborhood: 53901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWoodridge Elementary SchoolGrades: K-1Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Wayne Bartels Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Portage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Columbia County
- Portage
- 53901
- 518 Prospect Ave
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