385 1st Avenue W, Clear Lake, WI 54005

$254,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,657
SqFt

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Sold Price
$254,000
List Price
$238,400
Days on Market
91
Closing Date
Apr 08, 2026
MLS#
7004973
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,657
Acres
0.24
Subdivision
Assessors Clear Lake
Year Built
1885

Property Description

Own a remarkable piece of Wisconsin history! Once the home of Senator Gaylord Nelson—founder of Earth Day—this 3-bedroom, 2-bath treasure blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates. The refurbished kitchen stays true to the home’s historic roots, while original woodwork, intricate details, and character you simply can’t find today fill every room. Kitchen is open to the dining room with a fabulous formal living that has doors/trim to match! Laundry is on the main floor and a bathroom on each level for convenience! Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch or use the handy second entrance—perfect for dropping winter boots and coats. The 1-car garage adds convenience, and the charm of this property will truly make you melt. From its storied past to its stunning present, this is more than a home… it’s history you can live in.

Additional Information

School District
Clear Lake
Tax Year
2024
Fuel
Electric, Natural Gas
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Air Conditioning
None
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Water
City Water/Connected
Basement
Unfinished
Parking
Detached Garage
Garage Spaces
1

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