$350,000
$10K PRICE DROP

280 Lake Ave Montello, WI 53949

Estimated payment $2,356/month

Total Views 6,068
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,468 Sq Ft
$142 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mud Room
  • Pier or Dock
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

Experience the best of Wisconsin lake living in this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home on the shores of Buffalo Lake in Montello, Wisconsin. With 60 feet of frontage on a 2,400+ acre recreational lake, you can spend your days pontooning, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking. The spacious backyard has plenty of room for entertaining while you and your guests enjoy those breathtaking sunset views. Beyond the lake, you'll appreciate Montello's welcoming small-town charm, local shops, restaurants, parks and year-round recreation. Whether you're searching for a weekend retreat, a vacation rental or a full-time waterfront residence, this property offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Lakefront homes like this are a rare find. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Andrew Armstrong

Real Broker LLC Brokerage Phone: 608-459-5421 License #60149-90 Listed on: 08/05/2026

Real Broker LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,468 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mud Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Forest Lane Elementary School
  • Montello Middle School
  • Montello High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pier or Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,092

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Montello
  • Status Detail: Active
  • Mailing City: Montello
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: 2 story
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Items Excluded: Stackable washer and dryer, piano, sellers personal items
  • Items Included: Oven/range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer, water softener, patio set, metal fire pit, 1 aluminum boat, TV and wall mount, 2 breakfast bar chairs, 5 piece master bedroom set: includes queen bed frame, 2 nightstands, 2 dressers.
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Open floor plan
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2468
  • Finished Sq Ft: 2468
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15x16, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15x11, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16x15, On Level: M
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13x16, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast bar, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17x15, On Level: M
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: M
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Other Room 1: Mud Room, Dimensions: 12x9, On Level: M
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9x8, On Level: M
  • Basement: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Washer, Dryer, Cable available, Internet - Cable, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Full

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Has actual water frontage, Lake, Dock/Pier
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Lake/River: Buffalo
  • Waterfrontage: 60
  • Exterior: Aluminum/Steel

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 car, Detached
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air, Central air
  • Water Waste: Municipal water, Municipal sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Lane
  • High School: Montello
  • Middle School: Montello
  • School District: Montello

Lot Info

  • Estimated Aces: 0.31
  • Zoning: Res
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Net Taxes: 5092
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Tax History

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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
2025 $5,091 $172,100 $37,000 $135,100
2024 $4,636 $172,100 $37,000 $135,100
2023 $2,432 $87,300 $37,000 $50,300
2022 $2,372 $87,300 $37,000 $50,300
2021 $3,524 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2020 $3,712 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2019 $3,759 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2018 $3,785 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2017 $3,783 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2016 $4,031 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2015 $381,014 $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2014 -- $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2013 -- $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
2012 -- $138,600 $37,000 $101,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/05/2026 09/05/26 Price Changed $350,000 -2.8% $142 / Sq Ft
08/05/2026 08/05/26 For Sale $360,000 +23.9% $146 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Sold $290,500 +1.9% $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2024 01/31/24 For Sale $285,000 +243.4% $115 / Sq Ft
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Sold $83,000 -36.1% $34 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Price Changed $129,900 -7.1% $53 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 For Sale $139,900 -- $57 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,500 Gowey Title
Quit Claim Deed $215,440 Gowey Abstract
Quit Claim Deed $215,440 Gowey Abstract
Deed $83,000 Gowey Title
Source: Public Records

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2029792

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 251-00528-0000

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