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Property Description
Welcome home to this charming Cape Cod nestled in the heart of Janesville! Bursting with character, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, arched doorways, and a spacious living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace insert. The custom kitchen showcases butcher block countertops and overlooks a bright dining area, while the oversized mudroom provides exceptional everyday functionality. Enjoy the rare convenience of an attached oversized 2-car garage with additional storage in the backyard shed. Outside, you?ll find a partially fenced yard with a private patio, for relaxing or entertaining. With numerous updates throughout, this home blends timeless charm with modern comfort and is ready for its next owner to make it their own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1252 Center Ave
General
- Price: $215,000
- Taxes: $2,836 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
- MLS ID: 2028490
- Updated: 7/20/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: At least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 13 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 3: 10 x 11, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 25 x 13, Main
- Family Room: 14 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: 12 x 8, Main
- Dining Room: 12 x 12, Main
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: 2 Car
Location
- Municipality: Janesville
- County: Rock
- Driving Directions: Driveway on Mitchel st
School Information
- School District: Janesville
- Elementary School: Van Buren
- Middle School: Edison
- High School: Parker
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Other
- Description/Design: 2 Stories
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Square Feet: 1,670
- Square Feet Range: 1501 to 1750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Listing Agent
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 58x126
- Lot Size Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Zoning: R-2
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,836
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Sellers personal property
- Inclusions: All appliances
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Schools
Schools serving 1252 Center Ave
School District:Janesville School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Van Buren Elementary School, Janesville, WI 1515 Lapham Street, Janesville, WI 53546 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Edison Middle School, Janesville, WI 1649 South Chatham Street, Janesville, WI 53546 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Parker High School 3125 Mineral Point Avenue, Janesville, WI 53548 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1252 Center Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/20/2026
Listed
$215,000
62.26%
MLS
4/30/2020
Sold
$132,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1252 Center Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,837
6%
$171,900
—
2024
$2,685
—
$171,900
—
2023
$2,679
4%
$171,900
45%
2022
$2,578
—
$118,400
—
2021
$2,574
—
$118,400
10%
2021
$2,574
16%
$108,100
—
2019
$2,218
10%
$108,100
31%
2018
$2,008
2%
$82,700
1%
2017
$1,963
3%
$82,000
—
2016
$1,912
3%
$82,000
—
2015
$1,852
—
$82,000
—
2014
$1,849
-1%
$82,000
—
2013
$1,877
—
$81,900
—
2012
$1,869
—
$81,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1252 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546 (MLS# 2028490) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1252 Center Avenue is currently listed for $215,000 and was received on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1252 Center Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Janesville? You can browse all Janesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

