
Wisconsin River Real Estate Market Insights by Matt Johanek
September 2020 Report
The #1 source of information for all real estate market activity on the Wisconsin River in Portage County
My Market Insights
Currently, there are only 3 properties publicly listed for sale on the Wisconsin River in Portage County and the demand for riverfront property continues to grow. This will cause the value of these properties to remain stable, and even continue to rise in value over the next few months.
​
What we can learn from the recent sales on the river is that even though the median price is about $450,000, more than double the average price of a home in the area, homes are sitting on the market for an average of about only 90 days. So when a listing is announced publicly you don't have a lot of time to think about putting in an offer.
​
The best strategy to circumvent this "tight" and "competitive" market is to contact and work with me directly. If you are serious about owning a property on the riverfront, I can reach out to current owners and find out what might be available that fits your needs. Don't hesitate to contact me below, I enjoy playing "matchmaker" for buyers and sellers when it comes to riverfront properties in Portage County!

Current Listings
Recent Sales
All Active Public Listings

1935 Green Tree Rd
​
Listing Price
$1,290,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$226
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
5 / 5
Living Area (sq. ft.)
5702 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
52,707 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
8/12/2020
Listing Description
Opens to breakfast/dinette and massive sunroom with gas log fireplace and patio access. Exceptional entertaining space! ENJOY 5 sprawling bedroom suites; each with views of the backyard gardens & lake. Main floor master with private deck & fencing. Lavish master bath features a soaking tub with jets, a steam shower with body sprays, a massive closet with custom built-ins. The lower level walk-out exits to the stained concrete patio. Expansive family room with billiard & gaming area. Enjoy family movie night in your private theater featuring a MEGA 10ft SCREEN, eight leather âdreamâ loungers & commercial popper. Exercise room. Main level laundry with drying racks, hidden pet door provides access to pet essentials. Enormous mudroom with drop zone lockers and built-in boot drain. The attached 4-stall finished garage features two 8x18 OH doors to easily accommodate larger vehicles. Home is fully programmable with automated controls for HVAC, security, sound systems, and features two mechanical rooms, dual heating/cooling systems, In-floor heat, whole-house air exchanger, water softener, filter, wood-burning fireplace and gas log, 1000 gal LP tank(owned). The spectacular landscape is low maintenance with lighting, tiered patios& flower gardens, a maintenance-free deck with fencing, gradual sloping shoreline for beautiful views, and easy access to the two piers. Personal property is negotiable. Call for detailed specs and inclusion/exclusion list. All pre-approved buyers are welcome. Seller will educate the new owner on home features and water bodies. This pristine paradise will ECLIPSE YOUR EXPECTATIONS! WOW FACTOR is off the charts!!! - Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE GROUP

1421 Bayshore Dr
​
Listing Price
$522,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$127
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
4 / 4
Living Area (sq. ft.)
4,120 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
95,832 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
8/3/2020
Listing Description
The beautifully efficient kitchen offers custom cabinetry, granite counters, and new stainless appliances. The 2 story family room features floor to ceiling cultured stone fireplace and tons of windows that admire the Wisconsin River. Quality is evident throughout. The main floor master bedroom has a private bath and spacious walk-in closet. On the opposite end of the home is a mother-in-law suite or college kid's apartment with a family room, bedroom, and full bathroom. And a large rec room is right downstairs. The 2.5 Acre lot offers plenty of privacy with long driveway access off of the road. Move on up to this River estate! Seller states new Siding, new Shingles, exterior Stonework, Deck resealed, new Tile floor in master bath, Regrouted tile floors in the kitchen and dining room, new septic fan, new water treatment system, new garage door openers plus exterior keypad, dock posts re-anchored, new irrigation pump. - Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE GROUP

1505 Bayshore Dr
​
Listing Price
$599,900
​
Price per sq. ft.
$194
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Living Area (sq. ft.)
3,085 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
87,991 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
7/8/2020
Listing Description
The upstairs bedroom includes a half bath, and the room itself is large enough to provide multiple functions and allows you to take in the scenery with more beautiful windows overlooking the water. Throughout the home, you will notice an abundance of storage, main floor laundry, and the natural sunlight filling the home with warmth. In the backyard, you'll love the large deck, expansive shoreline, natural flowers, full 2 acres to roam, and of course the river itself! The lot next door is state-owned and vacant with the boat landing just on the other side. This home was built to maximize function and the setting. If you have been wanting to escape to your own waterfront
property this one is hard to beat, so come see all it has to offer today! - Listing Courtesy of KPR BROKERS, LLC
Key Statistics for All Current Public Listings
Number of Properties
3
Low
Price / Value
$522,000
Median
Price / Value
$599,900
High
Price / Value
$1,290,000
Average
Price / Sq. Ft.
$182
Average
Days on Market
42
Total
Volume
$2,411,900
All Recent Public Sales

1310 Okray Dr
​
Listing Price
$325,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$144
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Living Area (sq. ft.)
2,259 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
28,314 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
8/31/2020

1243 Chippewa Trl
​
Listing Price
$950,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$224
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
5 / 3
Living Area (sq. ft.)
4,248 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
634,669 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
8/31/2020

2013 River Rd
​
Listing Price
$385,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$131
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
3 / 4
Living Area (sq. ft.)
2,934 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
229,561 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
8/21/2020

1909 2nd Lake Dr
​
Listing Price
$499,000
​
Price per sq. ft.
$135
Property Type
Single Family
Beds / Baths
4 / 4
Living Area (sq. ft.)
3,692 sq. ft.
Lot Size (sq. ft.)
19,166 sq. ft.
Year Built
Not Provided
Listing Date
7/24/2020
Key Statistics from All Recent Sales
Number of Properties
4
Low
Price / Value
$325,000
Median
Price / Value
$442,000
High
Price / Value
$950,000
Average
Price / Sq. Ft.
$158
Average
Days on Market
88
Total
Volume
$2,159,000
Overall Market Snapshot for All Wisconsin River Properties in September 2020
Median Est. Home Value
$176K
Updated 7/31/2020
Change Over
Last Month
3.78%
Change Over
Last Quarter
6.9%
Change Over
Last 12 Months
19.54%
