$293,000
SOLD DEC 17, 2021

78 Congress St Williams Bay, WI 53191

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,666 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2021

Walk to Geneva Lake and downtown Williams Bay! Very close to Pier 290 Restaurant. This charming home has been very well cared for by the current owners for 54 years. Nice large kitchen, huge master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, big dining room, and a very nice size living room with a gas fireplace. You will love the brick fireplace, knotty pine walls, and wood flooring. All this and a 3 car garage! This home has a ton of potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Baumbach

Shorewest Realtors, Inc. Brokerage Email: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com License #48391-90 Listed on: 09/16/2021

Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Berisha Cary

MELGES Real Estate, LLC License #93986-94

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,720

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,666 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Williams Bay Elementary And Middle School
  • Williams Bay High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Johnson's Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number WJA 00009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,720

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Single-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Contingent: 2021-10-21
  • Subdivision Name: Johnson's
  • Directions: West on Geneva St to south on Walworth Ave to west on Congress to house
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1666
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Exposed Basement
  • Attribution Contact: PropertyInfo@shorewest.com
  • Property Information:Est Total Sq Ft: 1666
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: Open Floor Plan, Full Bath on Main Level, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Has Basement: Partial, Walk Out/Outer Door, Full Size Windows, Sump Pump, Slab
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Cable TV Available, Wood or Sim Wood Floors, High Speed Internet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Basement
  • Garage Type: Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Williams Bay
  • Junior High Dist: Williams Bay
  • High School: Williams Bay
  • Middle Or Junior School: Williams Bay

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246
  • Parcel #: WJA 00009

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2720
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2021
Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Reed Robert Donald and Reed Kathleen A
Bought by
Sharkey Michael
Seller's Agent
Kathy Baumbach
Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Berisha Cary
MELGES Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$293,000
Sold Price
$293,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.40%
Original Mortgage
$278,350
Outstanding Balance
$256,992
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,148,269
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $293,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $278,350 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 0.0% $372 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Rent $20,000 0.0% --
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $1,450,000 +394.9% $432 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $293,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2021 09/16/21 For Sale $293,000 -- $176 / 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 $3,038 $254,500 $84,000 $170,500
2023 $3,007 $254,500 $84,000 $170,500
2022 $3,041 $252,500 $82,000 $170,500
2021 $2,644 $176,200 $47,800 $128,400
2020 $2,721 $176,200 $47,800 $128,400
2019 $2,584 $176,200 $47,800 $128,400
2018 $2,531 $176,200 $47,800 $128,400
2017 $2,413 $176,200 $47,800 $128,400
2016 $3,936 $260,300 $43,700 $216,600
2015 $3,877 $260,300 $43,700 $216,600
2014 $3,596 $260,300 $43,700 $216,600
2013 $3,596 $260,300 $43,700 $216,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gina Hogan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Gina Hogan

    Christie's Real Estate Westchester & Hudson Valley

    (847) 797-0200

    33 Total Sales

    Gina Hogan
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  • Kathy Baumbach

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kathy Baumbach

    Shorewest Realtors, Inc.

    (262) 745-5439

    13 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Kathy Baumbach
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Berisha Cary

    MELGES Real Estate, LLC

    (262) 949-3374

    5 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Berisha Cary
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Map

Source: Metro MLS

MLS Number: 1763642

Metro MLS

APN: WJA00009

Wisconsin Walworth County Williams Bay 53191

78 Congress St, Williams Bay, WI

This home is located at 78 Congress St, Williams Bay, WI 53191 and is currently priced at $293,000, approximately $175 per square foot. 78 Congress St is a home located in Walworth County with nearby schools including Williams Bay Elementary School, Williams Bay Middle School, and Williams Bay High School.

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