NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 3rd Ave Fontana, WI 53125

Estimated Value: $628,000 - $675,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$434/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Little Foot Playground

About This Home

This old world charmer is located in the heart of downtown Fontana. Short walk to Gordy's, Chuck', Beach, Park, Abbey Resort and many water activities on Geneva Lakefront. Come sit on the oversized new deck with incredible views overlooking downtown and the lake. This home boast 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, and cathedral ceilings in the dining room and one of the upstairs bedroom. The character is here just needs some updating. Very solid and well cared for home! New furnace and air in 2019, new windows in dining room, and new deck. Possibility of driveway to left of house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Baumbach

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Email: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com License #48391-90 Listed on: 06/06/2022

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Baumbach

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Email: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com License #48391-90 Listed on: 06/06/2022

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,250

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Fontana Elementary School
  • Big Foot High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number SOP 00035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,250

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Directions: Hwy 67 to Fontana left on 3rd Ave to 248 3rd Ave
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Attribution Contact: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Stall Shower, Open Floor Plan, Full Bath on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Has Basement: Full, Stone
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV Available, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, View of Water
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fontana
  • Junior High Dist: Fontana J8
  • High School: Big Foot

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Parcel #: SOP 00035

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3250
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Dominick M Geraci M and Dominick Marie A
Bought by
Property Authority Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathy Baumbach
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Baumbach
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,900
-18.56%
Total Days on Market
234
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$650,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,525
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Outstanding Balance
$416,837
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Property Authority Llc $570,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Property Authority Llc $427,500
Previous Owner Geraci Dominick M $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Off Market $680,000 -- --
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Price Changed $680,000 -2.1% $453 / Sq Ft
09/11/2022 09/11/22 Price Changed $694,900 -0.7% $463 / Sq Ft
06/06/2022 06/06/22 For Sale $699,900 -- $467 / 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 $4,332 $570,000 $58,800 $511,200
2023 $3,495 $279,100 $38,800 $240,300
2022 $3,601 $279,100 $38,800 $240,300
2021 $3,251 $279,100 $38,800 $240,300
2020 $2,739 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2019 $2,690 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2018 $2,685 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2017 $2,671 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2016 $2,833 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2015 $2,823 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2014 $2,907 $209,100 $38,800 $170,300
2013 $2,907 $222,200 $38,800 $183,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1796133

Metro MLS

APN: SOP00035