A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! This private and gently sloped 1.5 acre lot w/246' waterfront on Buffalo lake is host to this modest raised ranch style home. Main floor offers a bright living and kitchen area with great views to the water, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level offers a walkout to the lake, 2 bedrooms and a full bath with 2nd kitchen area and is a blank slate and ready to be finished. Boathouse at water's edge for storage. 30'x30' detached garage with electrical makes an ideal shop with lift for working on vehicles and has a large lean-to for storage. The property is bordered by mature evergreens for privacy and an enormous raspberry bed. With some TLC, this property offers a unique opportunity with almost 250' waterfront on this 2200 acre great fishing and boating lake.
Offer-show
Price cut: $20K (9/9)
$249,900
W4945 County Road C, Montello, WI 53949
4beds
1,643sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.5 Acres Lot
$240,400 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
John Mevis,
First Weber Inc
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2030270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Features
- Internet- Fiber available, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Full Size Windows/Exposed,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,643
- Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake Front
- Body of water: Buffalo
- Frontage length: Waterfront: 245
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Rural-not in subdivision, Subject Shoreland Zoning
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 022013560000
- Zoning: shore/res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Non-Municipal/Prvt dispos
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Montello
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,988
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Inclusions: stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer
- Exclusions: personal property of seller
Estimated market value
$240,400
$228,000 - $252,000
$1,678/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$152/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2030270 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900$164/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2030270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,688 +12.9% | $216,700 |
| 2024 | $2,381 -1.6% | $216,700 |
| 2023 | $2,419 +8.7% | $216,700 +52.8% |
| 2022 | $2,225 -10.1% | $141,800 |
| 2021 | $2,475 +7.7% | $141,800 |
| 2020 | $2,297 +1.5% | $141,800 |
| 2019 | $2,263 -11.3% | $141,800 |
| 2018 | $2,552 -8.8% | $141,800 |
| 2017 | $2,799 +8.8% | $141,800 |
| 2016 | $2,572 +5.9% | $141,800 |
| 2015 | $2,428 | $141,800 -17% |
| 2014 | -- | $170,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $170,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $170,900 |
| 2010 | $2,702 | $170,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $170,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $170,900 |
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Neighborhood: 53949
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Forest Lane
- Middle: Montello
- High: Montello
- District: Montello
Source: SCWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





