$78,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,268 Sqft

605 3rd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 2 Story
Time on Market: 18 days
Price per Sqft: $62
Garage: 2 Car
Total Taxes: $1,342
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

This charming 1885-built residence at 605 S 3rd Ave offers a unique blend of historic character and modern potential, featuring a functional 1,268-square-foot layout with three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Wrapped in durable vinyl siding and topped with a classic shingle roof, this two-story home sits on a generous 7,405-square-foot lot that provides ample space for outdoor activities and gardening. Its prime location near the Wisconsin River puts you minutes away from downtown Wausau's vibrant shopping and dining, while the private paved parking adds a layer of convenience to this versatile property.

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Cooktop, Refrigerator
Basement:
  • Full
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
Heating/Cooling:
  • Forced Air
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 1,268
  • Lot Sqft Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 1251-1500

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 12x12
Bedroom 2 11x12
Bedroom 3 9x12
Kitchen 11x8
Living Room 13x17

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 0.0 to .499
  • Source: Assessor/Public Record
Exterior:
  • Wood
Garage:
  • Details: Detached, 2 Car
  • Spaces: 2.0
Style:
  • Cape Cod
Water:
  • Waterfront: N
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 54401
  • Zip+4: 5353
Street:
  • Direction Prefix: S
  • Name: 3rd AVENUE
  • Suffix: AVENUE
Tax Year:
  • 2024
Zoning:
  • B1

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • Get on I-39 N/I-90 W in JanesvilleFollow I-39 N/I-90 W to WI-52 E in Wausau. Take exit 192 from US-51 NTake Stewart Ave to S 3rd Ave

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Schools and Neighborhood

School District:
  • Wausau
Postal City:
  • Wausau
Municipality:
  • Name: WAUSAU
  • Type: City
County:
  • MARATHON

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 5/21/2026

This Property
Wausau Single Family Home Avg
Marathon County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$78,000
$384,219
$405,899
Median Price
$295,000
$349,900
Price / Sq Ft
$62
$167
$183
Days on Market
18 days
44 days
52 days
Total Listings
109
290

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 18 days
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-05-01 11:26:37
  • MLS Number: 1960491
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_METRO
  • Listing Office: Area Wide Realty
  • Listing Agent: Michael Olszewski
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