This charming 1885-built residence at 605 S 3rd Ave offers a unique blend of historic character and modern potential, featuring a functional 1,268-square-foot layout with three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Wrapped in durable vinyl siding and topped with a classic shingle roof, this two-story home sits on a generous 7,405-square-foot lot that provides ample space for outdoor activities and gardening. Its prime location near the Wisconsin River puts you minutes away from downtown Wausau's vibrant shopping and dining, while the private paved parking adds a layer of convenience to this versatile property.
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$67,300
605 S 3rd AVENUE, Wausau, WI 54401
3beds
1,268sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$67,300 Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-story homeThree bedroomsPrivate paved parkingDurable vinyl sidingClassic shingle roof
- 268 days
- 15
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Olszewski 262-342-3333,
Area Wide Realty
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1960491
Originating MLS: Metro MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,268
- Total interior livable area: 1,268 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, 2 Car
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 29129073510047
- Zoning: B1
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wausau
- Municipality: Wausau
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $53/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,342
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$67,300
$64,000 - $71,000
$1,549/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $67,260-6.3%$53/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Pending sale | $71,800$57/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $71,800-7.9%$57/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $78,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,342 -6.6% | $83,700 +18.4% |
| 2023 | $1,437 -2.3% | $70,700 |
| 2022 | $1,471 +4.8% | $70,700 |
| 2021 | $1,403 -7.9% | $70,700 |
| 2020 | $1,524 +39.4% | $70,700 +37.8% |
| 2019 | $1,093 -15% | $51,300 |
| 2018 | $1,286 +3.7% | $51,300 |
| 2017 | $1,240 +2.9% | $51,300 |
| 2016 | $1,205 -2.6% | $51,300 |
| 2015 | $1,237 -5.4% | $51,300 -9.5% |
| 2014 | $1,308 +1% | $56,700 |
| 2013 | $1,296 -0.3% | $56,700 |
| 2012 | $1,299 -2.8% | $56,700 |
| 2011 | $1,337 -0.5% | $56,700 |
| 2010 | $1,344 +1.5% | $56,700 |
| 2009 | $1,325 +1% | $56,700 |
| 2008 | $1,312 -0.3% | $56,700 |
| 2007 | $1,316 +0.3% | $56,700 +10.1% |
| 2006 | $1,312 -0.2% | $51,500 |
| 2005 | $1,315 -1.8% | $51,500 |
| 2004 | $1,339 +8.1% | $51,500 +29.7% |
| 2003 | $1,239 +0.3% | $39,700 |
| 2002 | $1,236 | $39,700 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 54401
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wausau
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






