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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 518 Prospect Ave
General
- Sold For: $305,000
- Taxes: $6,250
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Wirex_Realtors_Association_of_Northeast_Wisconsin_RANW
- MLS ID: 50324517
- Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 14 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 3: 13 x 10, Upper
- Bedroom 4: 13 x 10, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 28 x 13, Main
- Family Room: 15 x 13, Main
- Kitchen: 12 x 11, Main
- Four-Season Room: 15 x 8, Main
- Other Room 2: Foyer/Vestibule
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached, 2 Car, Opener Included, 2 Car
Location
- Municipality: Portage
- County: Columbia
- Driving Directions: From downtown Portage, Wisconsin travel west on West Wisconsin Street to left on Dunn Street to quick right onto Prospect Av. to 518 Prospect on left.
School Information
- School District: Portage Community
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Central Air Conditioning, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
Structural Information
- Description/Design: 2 Stories
- Construction Status: Construction Completed
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: High Ceiling (8 Feet or Higher), Full, Other (See Remarks), Walk-Out/Outer Door, Poured Concrete
- Square Feet: 2,048
- Square Feet Range: 2001 to 2500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size Range: 0 to .499 Acres
- Lot Size Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,250
Listed and Sold by Whitetail Dreams RE dba Waterfront Dreams
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Schools
Schools serving 518 Prospect Ave
School District:Portage Community School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodridge Elementary School 333 East Slifer Street, Portage, WI 53901 | K-1 | 1.3 mi |
Portage Partnering Preschool 2600 Woodcrest Drive, Portage, WI 53901 | K-PK | 1.4 mi |
Muir Elementary School, Portage, WI 2600 Woodcrest Drive, Portage, WI 53901 | 2-5 | 1.4 mi |
Wayne Bartels Middle School 2505 New Pinery Road, Portage, WI 53901 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Portage High School, Portage, WI 301 East Collins Street, Portage, WI 53901 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 518 Prospect Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Sold
$305,000
1.7%
MLS
4/29/2026
Listed
$299,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
518 Prospect Avenue, Portage, WI 53901 (MLS# 50324517) is a Single Family property that was sold at $305,000 on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 518 Prospect Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portage? You can browse all Portage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

