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Property Description
Character, charm, and major updates await in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled on a hill in the heart of Portage! Offering over 2,190 square feet, this home is filled with timeless craftsmanship, including beautiful woodwork, ceiling beams, an impressive open staircase, built-ins, and custom storage throughout. Generously sized rooms provide plenty of space to spread out while preserving the character and architectural details you simply don't find in newer homes. Major exterior updates include a NEW roof, siding, and gutters in 2026, along with upper-level windows that have recently been replaced. A huge walk-up attic offers incredible potential for additional finished living space. Imagine a primary suite, rec room, home office, or whatever best fits your needs! Conveniently located close to everything Portage has to offer, this one-of-a-kind home blends historic charm, generous space, and valuable updates, ready for its next chapter!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 525 E Cook St
General
- Price: $350,000
- Taxes: $4,067 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
- MLS ID: 2031736
- Updated: 9/1/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Great Room, Walk-Up Attic, Cable/Satellite Available, High-Speed Internet
- Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Freezer, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom: At least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 22 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 3: 10 x 11, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 13 x 13, Main
- Kitchen: 10 x 10, Main
- Dining Room: 13 x 16, Main
- Other: 12 x 11, Main
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: 2 Car, Detached
Location
- Municipality: Portage
- County: Columbia
- Driving Directions: From Portage, stay on Cook St/Hwy 33. Property will be on the left hand side.
School Information
- School District: Portage
- Elementary School: Call School District
- Middle School: Wayne Bartels, wayne Bartels
- High School: Portage
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Radiant, Wall Air Conditioning
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
- Utility Description: High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Tudor/Provincial
- Description/Design: 2 Stories
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Square Feet: 2,191
- Square Feet Range: 2001 to 2500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Year Built: 1911
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Zoning: Res
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,067
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: sellers personal property, upright freezer in basement, reptile/aquarium tanks.
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Bidets, Washer & Dryer.
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Schools
Schools serving 525 E Cook St
School District:Portage Community School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rusch Elementary School 117 West Franklin Street, Portage, WI 53901 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Portage Partnering Preschool 2600 Woodcrest Drive, Portage, WI 53901 | K-PK | 1.3 mi |
Wayne Bartels Middle School 2505 New Pinery Road, Portage, WI 53901 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Portage High School, Portage, WI 301 East Collins Street, Portage, WI 53901 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 525 E Cook St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/01/2026
Listed
$350,000
118.75%
MLS
12/02/2021
Sold
$160,000
—
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 525 E Cook St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,068
1%
$197,900
—
2024
$4,022
28%
$197,900
10%
2023
$3,154
3%
$179,800
12%
2022
$3,051
61%
$160,000
73%
2021
$1,899
5%
$92,700
7%
2020
$1,802
3%
$87,000
6%
2019
$1,752
3%
$82,000
2%
2018
$1,706
5%
$80,200
9%
2017
$1,632
9%
$73,300
7%
2016
$1,497
-1%
$68,200
4%
2015
$1,510
-2%
$65,600
-2%
2014
$1,545
-20%
$66,900
1%
2013
$1,941
—
$66,400
—
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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525 E Cook Street, Portage, WI 53901 (MLS# 2031736) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 525 E Cook Street is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on September 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 525 E Cook Street? 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.

