$649,000
SOLD MAR 20, 2025

491 N Lower Gardens Rd Fontana, WI 53125

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Prominently located in the highly desirable Lower Gardens Association, this rare .32 acre property offers the perfect setting to build your dream lake home. Surrounded by magnificent lakefront estates, the property boasts partial lake views and a tranquil atmosphere, just a short golf cart ride to Fontana Beach where you'll enjoy resident access. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to create your ideal retreat in one of Fontana's most treasured spots! (House sold ''AS-IS, WHERE-IS'')

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Stone

MELGES Real Estate, LLC License #59402-90 Listed on: 03/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Stone

MELGES Real Estate, LLC License #59402-90 Listed on: 03/08/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,170

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk Through Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Big Foot High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number SG 00029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,170

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Inclusions: Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Microwave; Washer; Dryer; Window AC
  • Directions: Off Hwy 67, turn east on Stearns Rd. Next turn north (left) on N. Lakeshore Dr. Then west (left) on N. Lower Gardens Rd. Property is on the corner of N. Lakeshore Dr. & N. Lower Gardens.
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story, Exposed Basement
  • Property Information:Est Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Window A/C
  • Accessibility Features: Full Bath on Main Level, Laundry on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Has Basement: Full, Partial, Crawl Space, Walk Out/Outer Door, Poured Concrete, Full Size Windows, Finished, Stone
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Natural Fireplace, Pantry, Cable TV Available, Wood or Sim Wood Floors, Split Bedrooms, Walk-thru Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, View of Water
  • Construction Type: Aluminum/Steel
  • Exterior Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, Parking Space
  • Garage Type: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Municipal Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Big Foot UHS
  • High School: Big Foot

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • Parcel #: SG 00029

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3170.4
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Cook Gina Maria and Cook Randy
Bought by
Lynn L Larson 2018 Trust
Seller's Agent
Kristin Stone
MELGES Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Stone
MELGES Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$649,000
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$644,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2006
Sold by
Wallin Mary Ann F
Bought by
Cook Gina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $649,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $250 --
Quit Claim Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $79,387 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $649,000 0.0% $325 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $649,000 -- $325 / 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 $3,170 $368,100 $181,000 $187,100
2023 $4,240 $312,100 $125,000 $187,100
2022 $3,903 $312,100 $125,000 $187,100
2021 $3,499 $312,100 $125,000 $187,100
2020 $3,367 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2019 $3,102 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2018 $3,108 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2017 $3,311 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2016 $3,310 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2015 $3,681 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2014 $3,505 $249,300 $125,000 $124,300
2013 $3,505 $271,100 $125,000 $146,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1909185

Metro MLS

APN: SG00029