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2022-07-16 10:05:02 By : Ms. eileen wu

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Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Southern Wisconsin

Come see this lovely 2-story Norwegian Craftsman Home located in the heart of the Atwood area & full of parks, restaurants, community events, & unique homes. This home has a bike-ability score of 94, which ranks it a Biker's Paradise! Bike your daily errands, loop around Lake Monona, commute to work or visit State Street & downtown. You're just up the street from Olbrich Gardens, park, boat launch, & Biergarten. Lowell Elementary is around the corner, which would make school drop-offs a breeze. The home features a fenced backyard w/ deck & a detached garage w/ a long driveway that offers plenty of additional off-street parking. This home features lots of original character w/ some convenient updates. Interior features include hardwood floors, fireplace, sunroom, & full bath on every level! View More

Come see this lovely 2-story Norwegian Craftsman Home located in the heart of the Atwood area & full of parks, restaurants, community events, & unique homes. This home has a bike-ability score of 94, which ranks it a Biker's Paradise! Bike your daily errands, loop around Lake Monona, commute to work or visit State Street & downtown. You're just up the street from Olbrich Gardens, park, boat launch, & Biergarten. Lowell Elementary is around the corner, which would make school drop-offs a breeze. The home features a fenced backyard w/ deck & a detached garage w/ a long driveway that offers plenty of additional off-street parking. This home features lots of original character w/ some convenient updates. Interior features include hardwood floors, fireplace, sunroom, & full bath on every level!

Huge, beautifully renovated home just two blocks from James Madison Park and the Capitol! Rare to find a downtown home that has it all: Private backyard, off-street parking, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3 porches, central air, hardwood floors, front and back stairs, upstairs washer/dryer, view of Capitol dome from master bedroom, heated floor in master bath, walk-in closet, hot near-east neighborhood! Some recent improvements include updated kitchen, roof, windows, fencing, exterior paint, and electrical. The driveway fits up to three cars in tandem. Vintage charm and modern renovation are combined in this 2,152 square foot classic! View More

Huge, beautifully renovated home just two blocks from James Madison Park and the Capitol! Rare to find a downtown home that has it all: Private backyard, off-street parking, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3 porches, central air, hardwood floors, front and back stairs, upstairs washer/dryer, view of Capitol dome from master bedroom, heated floor in master bath, walk-in closet, hot near-east neighborhood! Some recent improvements include updated kitchen, roof, windows, fencing, exterior paint, and electrical. The driveway fits up to three cars in tandem. Vintage charm and modern renovation are combined in this 2,152 square foot classic!

So much to love about this lovely 11 acre property! Enjoy a nature walk around your private spring-fed pond. The spacious heritage farm house features main floor bedroom with ensuite bath. Plenty of room for many cooks in this kitchen with updated cabinetry, custom tile work & newer appliances. A copper roof and custom wood inlays, make the exterior truly unique. Much of the main floor has in-floor heat. High efficiency solar hot water heat and on demand hot water heater. An expansive garden and fruit trees, Chicken coop (with chickens available for adoption) and huge shed make this property you've been looking for! UHP Warranty included. View More

So much to love about this lovely 11 acre property! Enjoy a nature walk around your private spring-fed pond. The spacious heritage farm house features main floor bedroom with ensuite bath. Plenty of room for many cooks in this kitchen with updated cabinetry, custom tile work & newer appliances. A copper roof and custom wood inlays, make the exterior truly unique. Much of the main floor has in-floor heat. High efficiency solar hot water heat and on demand hot water heater. An expansive garden and fruit trees, Chicken coop (with chickens available for adoption) and huge shed make this property you've been looking for! UHP Warranty included.

The possibilities are endless with this charming, corner lot home. Currently the property is rented as (1) 1,500+ sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath unit and (1) 750+ sq ft single floor 1 bed, 1 bath unit. The property could be converted back into a single family residence by connecting the shared entrance. You could also live in one unit and rent the other space for additional income. Each unit has a washer + dryer, a private entrance and its own driveway. An outbuilding on the property offers additional storage. The property sits on a level lot with mature trees on a quiet street, a stone's throw from downtown Belleville. See Associated Docs for a list of recent updates. Both lease terms are month-to-month with a 45 day notice requirement. View More

The possibilities are endless with this charming, corner lot home. Currently the property is rented as (1) 1,500+ sq ft 3 bed, 2.5 bath unit and (1) 750+ sq ft single floor 1 bed, 1 bath unit. The property could be converted back into a single family residence by connecting the shared entrance. You could also live in one unit and rent the other space for additional income. Each unit has a washer + dryer, a private entrance and its own driveway. An outbuilding on the property offers additional storage. The property sits on a level lot with mature trees on a quiet street, a stone's throw from downtown Belleville. See Associated Docs for a list of recent updates. Both lease terms are month-to-month with a 45 day notice requirement.

Unique possibilities- 1895 property in the Oregon Historic District (no restrictions). Restore and owner occupy this two flat as a home by opening the two doors upstairs. Enjoy using amazing workshop (bath with shower, heated and air conditioned with attached oversized garage, or live in as a two unit with an income stream from your tenant. Purchase as solid investment as an income property. First floor unit has original woodwork with two pocket doors, first floor laundry and private basement storage space. Second floor has large rooms with additional walk up attic storage. Solid well cared for 2 unit with heated/AC shop 30x30 with full bath and attached 24x36 garage. View More

Unique possibilities- 1895 property in the Oregon Historic District (no restrictions). Restore and owner occupy this two flat as a home by opening the two doors upstairs. Enjoy using amazing workshop (bath with shower, heated and air conditioned with attached oversized garage, or live in as a two unit with an income stream from your tenant. Purchase as solid investment as an income property. First floor unit has original woodwork with two pocket doors, first floor laundry and private basement storage space. Second floor has large rooms with additional walk up attic storage. Solid well cared for 2 unit with heated/AC shop 30x30 with full bath and attached 24x36 garage.

Entirely updated 4 bedroom home in Stoughton's historic district. Classic Gothic/Victorian 1905 "4 square" plan with all renovations completed. Newer kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, huge peninsula, granite counter tops and butcher block, and stainless appliances, and vented hood. 3rd floor primary w/ walk in closet, office area, and private full bath. Generous room sizes, original wood work throughout, refinished oak floors, and ceramic tile in all baths. All new mechanical systems and fixtures. Short walk to Stoughton's charming downtown businesses. All measurements are approximate. Buyer to verify if important. View More

Entirely updated 4 bedroom home in Stoughton's historic district. Classic Gothic/Victorian 1905 "4 square" plan with all renovations completed. Newer kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, huge peninsula, granite counter tops and butcher block, and stainless appliances, and vented hood. 3rd floor primary w/ walk in closet, office area, and private full bath. Generous room sizes, original wood work throughout, refinished oak floors, and ceramic tile in all baths. All new mechanical systems and fixtures. Short walk to Stoughton's charming downtown businesses. All measurements are approximate. Buyer to verify if important.

Showings to begin on 5/13. Tons of character, space, and charm in popular Midvale Heights! Original farmhouse on a large corner lot with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a 2-stall garage. Those stats are tough to find at this price point on the near westside! Large kitchen and formal dining room on the main level for entertaining. This home has plenty of space if you work from home with multiple living areas on each level. A quick commute to all the west side has to offer and walkable to shops, restaurants and groceries at Hilldale. This home could be a great residential property, or could possibly be converted back into a 2-flat for additional income. Newer roof, furnace, and water heaters- this home is ready for you! View More

Showings to begin on 5/13. Tons of character, space, and charm in popular Midvale Heights! Original farmhouse on a large corner lot with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a 2-stall garage. Those stats are tough to find at this price point on the near westside! Large kitchen and formal dining room on the main level for entertaining. This home has plenty of space if you work from home with multiple living areas on each level. A quick commute to all the west side has to offer and walkable to shops, restaurants and groceries at Hilldale. This home could be a great residential property, or could possibly be converted back into a 2-flat for additional income. Newer roof, furnace, and water heaters- this home is ready for you!

Stately Colonial sit atop sloping lot in prestigious Shorewood Hills. Remodeled w/ quality craftsmanship & stunning updates. Exterior w/new windows, siding, roof & gutters. New AC, water softener & furnace. Complete kitchen remodel w/new cabinets, SS appliances, quartz tops & backsplash. All baths updated w/new tub, tiled shower, tiled floors & plumbing fixtures. Beautiful woodwork thru-out + classic charm remains. Spacious bright rooms w/refinished dark wood floors. All beds up w/full bath + primary ensuite. Main level includes large LR w/ woodburning FP, DR featuring wonderful windows w/private backyard views, mudroom/laundry at garage entrance, powder room, den/office & sunroom + access to backyard. Walk up attic for tons of storage and LL ready for more square footage/rec room. View More

Stately Colonial sit atop sloping lot in prestigious Shorewood Hills. Remodeled w/ quality craftsmanship & stunning updates. Exterior w/new windows, siding, roof & gutters. New AC, water softener & furnace. Complete kitchen remodel w/new cabinets, SS appliances, quartz tops & backsplash. All baths updated w/new tub, tiled shower, tiled floors & plumbing fixtures. Beautiful woodwork thru-out + classic charm remains. Spacious bright rooms w/refinished dark wood floors. All beds up w/full bath + primary ensuite. Main level includes large LR w/ woodburning FP, DR featuring wonderful windows w/private backyard views, mudroom/laundry at garage entrance, powder room, den/office & sunroom + access to backyard. Walk up attic for tons of storage and LL ready for more square footage/rec room.

Showings begin Friday, June 24. Do not miss this amazing home high on a hill overlooking Lake Mendota! Beautifully updated 1900 home with newer kitchen, baths, windows, lower level rec room and office. Relax in the large living room in front of the fireplace or spend summer evenings in the screen porch. Entertain in the chef's kitchen or enjoy a beautiful view from the upper deck. Spa bath, oversized lot (2 parcels) large garden, fruit trees, solar panels and deeded access to a lake path all make this a wonderful place to call home. Seller is offering $7500 flooring credit. View More

Showings begin Friday, June 24. Do not miss this amazing home high on a hill overlooking Lake Mendota! Beautifully updated 1900 home with newer kitchen, baths, windows, lower level rec room and office. Relax in the large living room in front of the fireplace or spend summer evenings in the screen porch. Entertain in the chef's kitchen or enjoy a beautiful view from the upper deck. Spa bath, oversized lot (2 parcels) large garden, fruit trees, solar panels and deeded access to a lake path all make this a wonderful place to call home. Seller is offering $7500 flooring credit.

Located minutes from Madison sits this award winning Bed & Breakfast in charming downtown Cambridge! The Cambridge House is a beautiful, well-appointed, historic Victorian home with 5 BR (each with unique decors) located in the Business District. There is an extensive list of permitted uses, or continue to operate as a Bed & Breakfast with Inn Keeper living quarters, a conditional use permit is required. Separate living quarters can accommodate plenty of guests, on a large .4 acre lot with an oversize 2-car garage. Cambridge is a destination for specialty shops, unique lodging, lakefront, biking & locally-owned restaurants. If you are looking to move to a smaller community, you need to visit Cambridge & experience the charm of this wonderful town. Don't let this opportunity get away! View More

Located minutes from Madison sits this award winning Bed & Breakfast in charming downtown Cambridge! The Cambridge House is a beautiful, well-appointed, historic Victorian home with 5 BR (each with unique decors) located in the Business District. There is an extensive list of permitted uses, or continue to operate as a Bed & Breakfast with Inn Keeper living quarters, a conditional use permit is required. Separate living quarters can accommodate plenty of guests, on a large .4 acre lot with an oversize 2-car garage. Cambridge is a destination for specialty shops, unique lodging, lakefront, biking & locally-owned restaurants. If you are looking to move to a smaller community, you need to visit Cambridge & experience the charm of this wonderful town. Don't let this opportunity get away!

What a wonderful opportunity for an investor...either as an owner occupant or as an investor! This two-flat with the oversized yard and detached 2-car garage could easily become a nice single family home just by removing a door. Home is very solid in structure and property has been very well maintained with major renovations completed in recent years. Newer windows within the last 5 years, kitchen updates, and bathroom updates. Hardwood floors. Roof, 2009. Spectrum internet. Upstairs unit has the address of 2501 Coolidge St. Both flats have been consistently rented over the years. The convenience of the home being located on the bus line has been a real benefit to the tenants over the years. Right across the street from Eken Park in a well-established neighborhood. View More

What a wonderful opportunity for an investor...either as an owner occupant or as an investor! This two-flat with the oversized yard and detached 2-car garage could easily become a nice single family home just by removing a door. Home is very solid in structure and property has been very well maintained with major renovations completed in recent years. Newer windows within the last 5 years, kitchen updates, and bathroom updates. Hardwood floors. Roof, 2009. Spectrum internet. Upstairs unit has the address of 2501 Coolidge St. Both flats have been consistently rented over the years. The convenience of the home being located on the bus line has been a real benefit to the tenants over the years. Right across the street from Eken Park in a well-established neighborhood.

This beautiful setting currently is the home of Emily's Ten Oaks Ranch - a farmette and event venue. However, the property is located within the Pumpkin Hollow Neighborhood Redevelopment plan and is slated for attachment into the City of Madison with a medium density of 16-40 units of housing per acre proposed for the site. An added future benefit is a Mixed Use Neighborhood overlay is proposed for across the street adding future interest for the location. Don't let the beautiful bucolic views fool you - this property is a very short drive to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, the Token Creek Dog Park and Disc Golf Course, the American Parkway area and the Dane County Regional Airport making this an attractive location for multiple levels and price ranges of multifamily housing. View More

This beautiful setting currently is the home of Emily's Ten Oaks Ranch - a farmette and event venue. However, the property is located within the Pumpkin Hollow Neighborhood Redevelopment plan and is slated for attachment into the City of Madison with a medium density of 16-40 units of housing per acre proposed for the site. An added future benefit is a Mixed Use Neighborhood overlay is proposed for across the street adding future interest for the location. Don't let the beautiful bucolic views fool you - this property is a very short drive to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, the Token Creek Dog Park and Disc Golf Course, the American Parkway area and the Dane County Regional Airport making this an attractive location for multiple levels and price ranges of multifamily housing.

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Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Southern Wisconsin

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