NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 N Franklin St Whitewater, WI 53190

Estimated Value: $280,000 - $401,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2021

Last sale price $225,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,070/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • High Speed Internet
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Flat Iron Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

Welcome Home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in the Historic Starin Park Neighborhood. This immaculately maintained home boasts a large enclosed front porch, living-room, formal dining-room, sunroom, 1/2 bath and remodeled kitchen. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, a full bath and laundry. Peaceful fenced in backyard with large deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Hardwood flooring under new carpet, updated electrical, basement waterproofing transferable warranty and gutter guards are just a few of the updates. A quick stroll will take you to parks, downtown, the library or campus. Take a look today, you'll be happy you did!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Platner

Platner Realty License #56475-90 Listed on: 05/05/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Fox

NextHome Success ~Whitewater License #58370-90

NextHome Success ~Whitewater

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,024

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R0

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Aluminum Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Whitewater Middle School
  • Whitewater High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Sellers personal property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,024

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Inclusions: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, 2-washers, 2-dryers, water softener owned, work bench and desk in basement
  • Directions: From Main Street go North on Franklin Street to property.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Cleared Acreage: Less than 1/2
  • Architecture: Victorian/Federal
  • Full Street Address: 178 N Franklin St
  • Type 5 Heat Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Municipality Type: City
  • Other Rm1 Level: Main
  • Other Rm1 Name: Sun/Four Season Room
  • Lot Description Waterfront: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Water Softener, Cable/Satellite Available, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
  • Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Second Floor Total Sq Ft: 1596.00

Exterior Features

  • Exclusions: Sellers personal property
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Building Type: 2 Story
  • Exterior: Aluminum Trim, Vinyl

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Detached, 1 Car
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water

Schools

  • School District: Whitewater
  • Middle School: Whitewater
  • High School: Whitewater
  • High School: Whitewater
  • Junior High Dist: Whitewater

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R0
  • Acreage Range: 0.0 to .499

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Total Taxes: 4024.0

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Whitewater

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2021
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Brandt Lizabeth and Drucker Thomas L
Bought by
Chaplock John
Seller's Agent
Linda Platner
Platner Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Fox
NextHome Success ~Whitewater
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Current Estimated Value
$313,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,921
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2018
Sold by
Hartwick James M M and Hartwick Anne T
Bought by
Brandt Lizabeth and Drucker Thomas L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chaplock John $225,000 None Available
Brandt Lizabeth $202,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brandt Lizabeth $102,500
Previous Owner Hartwick James M $68,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Sold $225,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $225,000 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Metro MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,848 $270,500 $37,400 $233,100
2023 $3,792 $250,900 $37,400 $213,500
2022 $3,777 $225,000 $37,400 $187,600
2021 $4,361 $229,499 $37,400 $192,099
2020 $4,025 $206,999 $37,400 $169,599
2019 $3,945 $202,499 $37,400 $165,099
2018 $2,244 $120,500 $37,400 $83,100
2017 $2,107 $114,400 $37,400 $77,000
2016 $2,184 $114,400 $37,400 $77,000
2015 $2,161 $112,200 $37,400 $74,800
2014 $2,091 $110,600 $37,400 $73,200
2013 $2,091 $106,900 $37,400 $69,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Platner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Linda Platner

    Platner Realty

    (262) 215-7756

    47 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Linda Platner
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  • Amy Fox

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Amy Fox

    NextHome Success ~Whitewater

    (920) 563-4606

    29 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Amy Fox
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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1738628

Metro MLS

APN: /COO00027

Wisconsin Walworth County Whitewater 53190

178 N Franklin St, Whitewater, WI

This home is located at 178 N Franklin St, Whitewater, WI 53190 since 05 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $313,921, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 178 N Franklin St is a home located in Walworth County with nearby schools including Whitewater High School, Jedi Virtual K-12, and Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy.

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