Archive for February, 2010
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Million dollar home sales in Southeastern Wisconsin in January. There were 3 sales total.

Mequon, WI
9621 N Columbia Dr
Selling Price: $1,200,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 4+2 Bath
- 4,746 Square Feet
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1990
- 2.0 acres
- 2008 Taxes: $17,935
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- Original Asking Price: $1,265,000
- Final Asking Price: $1,265,000
- Closing Date: 1/19/2010
- Total Days on Market: 25
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FinallyâŠa house to fit a gracious, busy lifestyle with no needed remodeling! Sophisticated, yet warm and inviting, this 5 bedroom home is located on 2 acres of mature gardens and is in a prestigious, sought after subdivision. In close proximity to great schools, shopping and recreational opportunities, this property is 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Great taste and superb workmanship throughout.

Linn, WI
N1917
Selling Price: $1,392,500
- 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bath
- 2 car attached garage
- 2008 Taxes: $15,754
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- Original Asking Price: $1,595,000
- Final Asking Price: $1,595,000
- Closing Date: 1/8/2010
- Total Days on Market: 58
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Geneva Lake – Priced to Sell! Panoramic views and great frontage make this magnificent home with 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, 2 car attached garage an affordable dream come true!

Linn, WI
N2013 South Lake Shore Dr Dr
Selling Price: $2,200,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 8 Bath
- No garage
- 0.580 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $30,892
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- Original Asking Price: $2,495,000
- Final Asking Price: $1,495,000
- Closing Date: 1/19/2010
- Total Days on Market: 25
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The sale of this lakefront property offers an opportunity for residential or business usage. The property is zoned R-4 and B-3 & it is approx. .58 acres with 161 +/- ft of frontage. Presently there is 1 rental unit at N2013 & a 6 units at N2017 plus multiple rentable boat moorings. Neighboring properties include a very well respected Inn & a new construction family home..
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Home sales in Southeastern Wisconsin in January. $600,000 to $1,000,000. There were 8 sales total.

Whitefish Bay, WI
5471 N Lake Dr
Selling Price: $630,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,513 Square Feet
- 2 car attached garage
- Built in 1966
- 0.140 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $8,674
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- Original Asking Price: $667,500
- Final Asking Price: $667,500
- Closing Date: 1/7/2010
- Total Days on Market: 114
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Refurbished including roofline, gorgeous HWF throughout both floors-Sundrenched kitchen w/fabulous granite counters & island. 4 bedrooms are spacious w/great closets-Master Suite w/awesome bath w/extensive use of marble and subway tile. Every inch of this home is lovingly restored and will truly delight your senses! LL REC room is finished to perfection-deck overlooks lush & private backyard.

Cedarburg, WI
5825 Cedar Creek Rd
Selling Price: $700,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath
- 5,000 Square Feet
- 3 car attached garage
- Built in 1869
- 4.70 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $6,170
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- Original Asking Price: $774,900
- Final Asking Price: $774,900
- Closing Date: 1/8/2010
- Total Days on Market: 210
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Magical country estate set on 4.7 acres (+/-). Restored stone farmhouse. KIT w/cherry cabinets, granite & copper cntrs, 2 pantries, copper cook hood & brkfst bar. Adjoining DR w/built-ins. New MBR suite w/cath ceil, French drs to crtyrd & spa BA. Open 3-story gallery & foyer. Cath ceil & copula in GR. Courtyard w/stone patio. WF’S thruout. Att. 3-car GA. Barn & heated pole barn/studio w/skylights

Watertown, WI
8952 N County Road A
Selling Price: $709,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
- No garage
- 120 acres
- 2008 Taxes: $2,702
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- Original Asking Price: $815,000
- Final Asking Price: $815,000
- Closing Date: 1/15/2010
- Total Days on Market: 69
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This 120+- acre farm with brick home is located in a desirable rural setting adjacent to Watertown city limits. It has 5-6 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room and full bath. There is LP gas heat, central air and full basement. Also includes barn, metal pole building and other out buildings.

Milwaukee, WI
2604 N Terrace Ave
Selling Price: $925,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bath
- 4,899 Square Feet
- 2.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1901
- 0.161 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $24,617
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- Original Asking Price: $1,195,000
- Final Asking Price: $995,000
- Closing Date: 1/25/2010
- Total Days on Market: 245
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Elegant, Classic Resurgence Style home in Water Tower Historic District. Experience the utmost in turn-of-the-century architectural detail and craftsmanship.10 ft. ceilings, grande foyer, leaded glass, quartersawn oak floors, marble. No detail has been overlooked. Fully updated to fit todayâs lifestyle incl media room on 3rd floor. An absolutely exquisite home, unsurpassed in quality and elegance.

East Troy, WI
N9271 East Shore Rd
Selling Price: $850,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath
- 3,882 Square Feet
- 2.5 car detached garage
- Built in 1965
- 0.414 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $15,219
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- Original Asking Price: $1,225,000
- Final Asking Price: $997,500
- Closing Date: 1/4/2010
- Total Days on Market: 667
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Contemporary 5BR, 3.5BA home on 170ft of level frontage-sand bottom. Kitchen has fireplace & hardwood floors with a panoramic view of the sparkling lake. There is a in-law suite in lower walkout- separate entrance. Large boat house for all your toys. Professionally landscaped. Truly a great home for all your needs.

Kenosha, WI
7220 1st Ave
Selling Price: $892,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath
- 3,617 Square Feet
- 2.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1991
- Between 0.50 and 1.0 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $14,722
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- Original Asking Price: $1,099,000
- Final Asking Price: $1,099,000
- Closing Date: 1/11/2010
- Total Days on Market: 62
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Exceptional offering on a picturesque half-acre offering panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Unsurpassed quality & workmanship have created an architecturally stunning showplace. Incredible appointments & exquisite décor make this home unforgettable. Distinctive kitchen, custom built-ins, innovative lighting & security system, captivating setting & unrivalled views define this magnificent creation.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Home sales in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties in January. $400,000 to $600,000. There were 13 sales total.

Lisbon, WI
N84W27677 Twin Pine Cir
Selling Price: $400,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath
- 2,101 Square Feet
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 2009
- 1.0 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $1,328
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- Original Asking Price: $415,900
- Final Asking Price: $413,000
- Closing Date: 1/4/2010
- Total Days on Market: 285
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Built by Aspen Homes. Energy star and Green Built Certified, this 2119 sqft ranch showcases casual elegance. Two covered porches, great open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with granite and walk in pantry, large dinette, alder/cherry cabinets and floors, painted wood trim, master with custom tile shower, southern exposure, partial exposure in basement with windows, three car garage, arrowhead schools

Menomonee Falls, WI
W133N6205 Hummingbird Way
Selling Price: $451,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bath
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 2009
- Between 0.25 and 0.50 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $0
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- Original Asking Price: $464,750
- Final Asking Price: $464,750
- Closing Date: 1/6/2010
- Total Days on Market: 31
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Rare opportunity to own a”PERTHEL BROTHERS”walk-out & finished exposed 5BR,4 full bath 2-sty on a beautiful oversized Harmony Hills lot overlooking the 4 acre private preserve.Amazing Kitchen with Tile floors,granite snack bar opens to GR,elegant&unique FP.HUGE whirlpl”suite”wrapped in tile,his & hers WI closet.Gorgeous wrought iron cat walk stair.Incld.DRIVEWAY,DECK,patio and Landscaping

Oconomowoc, WI
N66W38360 Deer Creek Ct
Selling Price: $457,500
- 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath
- 3,146 Square Feet
- 3 car attached garage
- Built in 2002
- 1.187 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $6,648
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- Original Asking Price: $509,900
- Final Asking Price: $488,900
- Closing Date: 1/15/2010
- Total Days on Market: 314
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Stunning 2002 Contemporary on very private lot backs to forest preserve with awesome views from every window! Three fireplaces, Open Foyer, & oak hardwood floors. Kitchen has maple cabinets, double ovens, pantry & wet bar–open to great room. First floor office/bedroom with full bath. Relax in Master suite with whirlpool, granite, shower & fireplace. Exposed lower level plumbed for 4th bath.

Muskego, WI
S83W13035 Hawks Trail
Selling Price: $474,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath
- 2,939 Square Feet
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 2005
- 0.56 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $7,382
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- Original Asking Price: $499,000
- Final Asking Price: $489,000
- Closing Date: 1/20/2010
- Total Days on Market: 65
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On Cul de sac, architectural details appealing & welcoming from moment you enter front door.Kit/din SS appliances w/dblovens,HWF’s,granite w/breakfast bar. Open concept KIT/GR w/18′ceiling & floor/ceiling windows flank NFP, ideal for entertaining. Main Mstr Ste w/tray ceilings,spa-like BA w/ceramic tile, whirlpool,frameless shower, dualsink/cabinets. LL family living area w/wet bar, 3rd BA, & Den

Genesee, WI
S40W30402 Hamilton Dr
Selling Price: $428,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath
- 3,634 Square Feet
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 2006
- 1.13 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $6,365
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- Original Asking Price: $579,900
- Final Asking Price: $499,900
- Closing Date: 1/7/2010
- Total Days on Market: 1039
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Incredible open concept ranch-style 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on a cul-de-sac. Quality & luxury is built throughout this home. A gourmet KT, great room with GFP, formal dining room, main floor laundry room, finished lower level, rec room & family room are some of the features. A gorgeous MSTR Suite with two walk-in closets, dressing area, walkout to a deck, whirlpool, double vanity & shower stall.

Elm Grove, WI
14655 Hillside
Selling Price: $475,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath
- 2,749 Square Feet
- 2.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1955
- 1.135 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $8,619
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- Original Asking Price: $560,000
- Final Asking Price: $560,000
- Closing Date: 1/15/2010
- Total Days on Market: 163
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Incredible opportunity – 1.135 acres in INDIAN HILLS. Stone ranch with great lines on a gently sloping lot,Elm Grove’s premier address. Open floor plan, family rm w/3 sides of floor to ceiling windows & NFP, formal dining rm, rec rm w/NFP, bright,spacious LR w/NFP, pool, remodel to create your dream home.

Brookfield, WI
3270 Dartmouth Dr
Selling Price: $540,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bath
- 3,331 Square Feet
- 3 car attached garage
- Built in 1994
- 0.520 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $10,044
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- Original Asking Price: $572,900
- Final Asking Price: $572,900
- Closing Date: 1/21/2010
- Total Days on Market: 92
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Super clean, spacious home in lovely Stanford Place. Begin w/ the gorgeous lot, then step inside & enjoy the space & amenities this home affords. HWFs, open floor plan, great flow for living. Main floor BR w/ adjacent BA is great for guests. Master suite incl large attached personal space to use as you wish. Finished, exposed LL includes 4th full BA. Many wonderful updates to this fine home!

Hartland, WI
355 N Sunshine
Selling Price: $525,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 3.5 car attached garage
- Built in 2008
- Between 0.50 and 1.0 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $2,289
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- Original Asking Price: $609,900
- Final Asking Price: $599,900
- Closing Date: 1/19/2010
- Total Days on Market: 121
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”PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED”, New Construction – Walking distance to Swallow Elementary School. First Floor Master bedroom and office. Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring. Marble countertops. Marvin Wood Windows and 13 course basement. ”DON’T MISS THIS GREAT BUY”!

Milwaukee, WI
3124 Summit Ave
Selling Price: $440,000
- 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,698 Square Feet
- 2.5 car detached garage
- Built in 1898
- 0.110 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $9,091
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- Original Asking Price: $489,900
- Final Asking Price: $479,900
- Closing Date: 1/4/2010
- Total Days on Market: 266
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Beautifully updated home w/loads of charm! Main level boasts grand, open staircase, detailed woodwork, 10 ft ceilings, HWFs, updated KIT w/butlerâs pantry & spacious LR w/NFP. 2nd floor features 4 BRs w/HWFs & remodeled bath. Luxurious MBR suite w/updated bath featuring marble shower, whirlpool tub & dual vanity complete the 3rd level. Professionally landscaped fenced-in yard & new 2.5-car GA.
Tags: brookfield, elm grove, genesee, hartland, home buying, home selling, lisbon, market analysis, menomonee falls, milwaukee, muskego, oconomowoc
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Home sales in Ozaukee and Washington Counties in January. $300,000 to $400,000. There were 9 sales total.

Mequon, WI
10041 N Sheridan Dr
Selling Price: $335,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,684 Square Feet
- 2.5 car detached garage
- Built in 1956
- 0.60 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $5,611
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- Original Asking Price: $365,000
- Final Asking Price: $335,000
- Closing Date: 1/29/2010
- Total Days on Market: 67
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Handsome, well cared for John Spoden Colonial in friendly Fairy Chasm. Wonderful neighborhood w/pvt paths to Lake Michigan. 3 NFP in LR, FR, den. LR with crown moldings. Formal DR w/corner CC. Kitchen w/knotty pine cabs, BI desk & buffet, opens to FR w/built-in cabs & hwf. Enjoy views of patio & peaceful back yard from cozy den. Lg MB suite w/adjoining bath, maple floors in 3 oversized bedroom.

Richfield, WI
4288 Lamplighter Ln
Selling Price: $335,000
- 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,599 Square Feet
- 5.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1985
- 1.50 acre
- 2008 Taxes: $4,116
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- Original Asking Price: $398,500
- Final Asking Price: $369,900
- Closing Date: 1/15/2010
- Total Days on Market: 84
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Must See Inside Updates 6 yr old! Spacious Colgate ranch w/exten remodel. Open concept KIT/DR area w/ cathedral ceiling, maple custom cabs, Granite tops, breakfast bar, ceramic tile floors, SS appliances. Great view! Features 5+ car GA, LR w/ fireplace & cath ceilings, pella windows, finished LL w/ extra rms, above gr pool, brick exterior. 6 Yr mechanicals & roof. Privacy at dead-end road.

Polk, WI
3470 County Road CC
Selling Price: $331,500
- 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,555 Square Feet
- 2.5 car attached garage
- Built in 1979
- 6.10 acres
- 2008 Taxes: $4,802
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- Original Asking Price: $389,900
- Final Asking Price: $389,900
- Closing Date: 1/28/2010
- Total Days on Market: 419
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Gorgeous wooded lot. The winding driveway takes you through the woods to a beautifully manicured yard. This 2500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom ranch has a huge family room with cathedral ceiling and natural fireplace, kitchen is open to family room and has sliding glass doors to a large deck overlooking woods. Exposed lower level with finished rec. room and cedar closet. Pole Barn on property 36×30 ft.

Grafton, WI
1695 Aqua View Ct
Selling Price: $380,000
- 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
- 2,538 Square Feet
- 6 car attached garage
- Built in 2000
- 2.40 acres
- 2008 Taxes: $5,094
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- Original Asking Price: $635,000
- Final Asking Price: $575,900
- Closing Date: 1/13/2010
- Total Days on Market: 184
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Take advantage of the new extended government tax credit!$47,000 below appraisal.Quality built 3/4 bdrm,2.5 bath home on quiet cul de sac w/frontage on 15 acre private lake.1st floor MB suite, fieldstone NFP in GR.Very bright open concept,lovely home,huge deck overlooking lake.4 car heated,A/C garage plus 2 car detached garage,Private beach & pier,country living at its best.Get your offer in today
Tags: done deals, grafton, home buying, home selling, market analysis, mequon, ozaukee, polk, richfield, Washington
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