NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5974 River Rd Waunakee, WI 53597

Estimated Value: $622,000 - $729,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,811 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 15, 2026

Last sale price $625,000 $222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,255 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.36 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Arboretum Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Loft

About This Home

As of January 2026

Ready for immediate occupancy(virtually staged.) RARE FIND! 3.86 ACRES! Low Westport Taxes! Waunakee Schools! Jaw dropping 64x32 detached HEATED OUTBUILDING (Holds 8-10 cars) plus home has attached 2car garage! Nestled between Country Day School & Drumlin Winery & lot of Conservancy land on River Rd, you’ll find this lovingly cared-for country delight! Huge front Living rm, Dining, Family Rm & Awesome 3-story tower that boasts countryside views! This home has had many updates over the years including: NEWER siding, roof & windows apprx. 15 years ago, Updated kitchen with hickory cabinets &granite countertops apprx 19 yrs, refrigerator 5-6 yrs, & much more! No HOA-Bring your 4 wheeler, snowmobiles, camper, boat, & trailers- You're in the Country!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peggy Acker-Farber

RE/MAX Preferred Brokerage Email: sold@ackerfarberteam.com Listed on: 09/17/2025

RE/MAX Preferred

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Voss

Latitude Regenerative Real Estate License #60509-90

Latitude Regenerative Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 3.36 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Pile Carpeting

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Call School District Elementary School
  • Waunakee Middle School
  • Waunakee High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,296

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

3.36 Acres

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Westport
  • Status Detail: Sold
  • Mailing City: Waunakee
  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Single Family
  • Type Of Property: Multi-level
  • Architecture: Tri-level
  • Items Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Water Softener, All Window Coverings, Washer, Dryer, 2 Window Air Conditioners, 1 Year UHP Ultimate Home Warranty $825
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Above Grade Sold Price Per Sq Ft: 293.84
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Open floor plan, Low pile or no carpeting
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2127
  • Finished Non Exp Sq Ft: 684
  • Finished Sq Ft: 2811
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: U
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16x10, On Level: U
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18x11, On Level: M
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast bar, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Disposal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 26x18, On Level: M
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17x16, On Level: L
  • Other Rooms: Loft, Sun Room
  • Other Room 1: Sun Room, Dimensions: 17x13, On Level: L
  • Other Room 2: Loft, Dimensions: 13x10, On Level: U
  • Other Room 3: Other, Dimensions: 17x13, On Level: U
  • Laundry: On Level: L
  • Basement: Full, Walkout to yard, Finished, Poured concrete foundatn
  • Fireplace: Wood, 1 fireplace
  • Interior Amenities: Wood or sim. wood floor, Walk-in closet(s), Washer, Dryer, Water softener inc, Cable available, At Least 1 tub, Internet - Cable
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Full, Walk-in Shower

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage building

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Garage: 2 car, 3 car, Attached, Detached, Opener, 4+ car
  • Total Full Garage Stalls: 8

Utilities

  • Fuel: Natural gas
  • Heating Cooling: Forced air, Zoned Heating, Window AC
  • Water Waste: Well, Non-Municipal/Prvt dispos

Schools

  • Elementary School: Call School District
  • High School: Waunakee
  • Middle School: Waunakee
  • School District: Waunakee

Lot Info

  • Estimated Aces: 3.36
  • Farm Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Rural-in subdivision
  • Zoning: R1
  • Geo Subdivision: WI

Tax Info

  • Net Taxes: 8296
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Jan 15, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peggy Acker-Farber
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Mark Voss
Latitude Regenerative Real Estate
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-10.7%
Views
185
Current Estimated Value
$664,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,832
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peggy Acker-Farber
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Acker-Farber
RE/MAX Preferred
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-6.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$625,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$540,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $625,000 -10.7% $222 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $699,900 +29.6% $249 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $540,000 -6.1% $192 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2021 02/15/21 For Sale $575,000 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

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 $8,055 $643,700 $221,000 $422,700
2024 $8,296 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2023 $8,458 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2022 $7,735 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2021 $7,500 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2020 $7,094 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2019 $7,010 $462,600 $161,300 $301,300
2018 $6,081 $365,100 $146,300 $218,800
2017 $5,955 $356,000 $146,300 $209,700
2016 $5,870 $356,000 $146,300 $209,700
2015 $5,816 $356,000 $146,300 $209,700
2014 $5,605 $356,000 $146,300 $209,700
2013 $5,807 $356,000 $146,300 $209,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peggy Acker-Farber

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Peggy Acker-Farber

    RE/MAX

    (608) 276-8110

    18 in this area

    615 Total Sales

    Peggy Acker-Farber
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Mark Voss

    Latitude Regenerative Real Estate

    (608) 556-8143

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Mark Voss
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Map

Source: South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2008968

South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service

APN: 0809-123-8165-4

Wisconsin Dane County Waunakee 53597

5974 River Rd, Waunakee, WI

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