$154,900

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,652 Sqft

706 S 5th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

Property Type: Single-Family
Building Type: 1.5 Story
Time on Market: 11 hours
Price per Sqft: $94
Lot Size: 58x112
Garage: 2 Car
Total Taxes: $2,025
Est. Age: 21+ Years

Description

Step inside and discover the potential! This west side Cape Cod, set in a highly desirable location, offers great bones and is ready for its next chapter. Full of character, the all stone exterior home features both front and back porches, original hardwood floors throughout, and charming built ins complemented by classic curved archways. The kitchen and bathroom present an excellent opportunity to restore their original charm or reimagine them to fit your vision. The layout includes two main level bedrooms, along with an upper level bedroom that could easily function as a private primary suite. Notable updates include a new roof (2021), furnace (2016), water heater (2013), 100 amp electrical service, new water and sewer main lateral, and central air. Conveniently located within walking distance to Marathon Park, Lincoln Elementary School and UWSP - Wausau campus. Just minutes from Rib Mountain and downtown Wausau, this home offers both charm and location. Schedule your showing today and bring your vision to life

Property Details

Interior

Appliances:
  • Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer, Dryer
Basement:
  • Full, Unfinished, Stone
Baths:
  • Full Baths: 1
Heating/Cooling:
  • Central Air, Forced Air
Heat Fuel:
  • Natural Gas
Interior Features:
  • Wood Floors
Sqft:
  • Total Sqft: 1,652
  • Lot Sqft Source: Assessor/Public Record
  • Estimated Sqft Range: 1501-1750

Rooms

Room Basement Level Lower Level Main Level Upper Level
Master Bedroom 12x14
Bedroom 2 11x12
Bedroom 3 10x19
Dining Room 10x12
Kitchen 10x12
Living Room 14x24
F. Porch 8x12

Exterior

Acreage:
  • Range: 0.0 to .499
Exterior:
  • Stucco, Wood, Stone
Exterior Features:
  • 3-season porch
Garage:
  • Details: 2 Car, Detached
  • Spaces: 2.0
Lot:
  • Size: 58x112
Roofing:
  • Shingle
Style:
  • Cape Cod
Water:
  • Waterfront: N
Water/Waste:
  • Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Misc.

New Construction:
  • N
Postal:
  • Code: 54401
Street:
  • Direction Prefix: South
  • Name: 5TH AVENUE
  • Suffix: AVENUE
Tax Year:
  • 2844
Zoning:
  • Residential

Map

Listing Agent-Provided Directions:
  • West on Stewart Ave, left on S. 5th Ave. Property is on the right

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Schools and Neighborhood

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

Market Comparison

How this property compares to local market averages — calculated 4/17/2026

This Property
Wausau Single Family Home Avg
Marathon County Single Family Home Avg
List Price
$154,900
$407,350
$414,759
Median Price
$295,000
$340,227
Price / Sq Ft
$94
$167
$185
Days on Market
11 hours
47 days
52 days
Total Listings
81
224

Listing Information

  • Time on Market: 11 hours
  • Place Perfect Last Updated: 2026-04-16 21:06:23
  • MLS Number: 22601493
  • Subsystem Locale: WIREX_CWBR
  • Listing Office: JONES REAL ESTATE GROUP
  • Listing Agent: JON WASLESKE
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