My last post on the Wisconsin Rapids area real estate market got me thinking about a buyers wants and needs. As a seller what can you do to sway buyers from someone else’s home to yours?
From our personal lives to our professional lives we all strive for it. We hope our children will reach it. Greatness. That’s where the fun happens. A confidence. The want to push through difficult times.
With 477 homes currently for sale in the Wisconsin Rapids area, including 294 in the city limits of Wisconsin Rapids, greatness is what each and every buyer is looking for. What is it about your home that will make a buyer go through the loan process? To pack and unpack all their belongings? To have their children change schools?
You don’t have to have the best home amongst all the homes. But instead the best home under $125,000 or the best location or the most amenities or the best value. The list goes on.
I want to leave with you this thought: What is it about your home that makes it great?
This is the first of a series of monthly posts designed to shed light on the local real estate market. The data was gathered through the MLS, so the data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Single Family Wisconsin Rapids Homes:
- Active Homes for Sale: 294 (including 36 new listings in October)
- Average List Price: $125,747
- Homes Sold in October 2008: 11
- Average Sale Price: $80,190
- Median Sale Price: $76,800
- Average Days on the Market: Active: 157 Sold: 155
- Average Sale Price/List Price: 95.5%
Single Family Nekoosa Homes:
- Active Homes for Sale: 128 (including 11 new listings in October)
- Average List Price: $193,832
- Homes Sold in October 2008: 2
- Average Sale Price: $51,200
- Median Sale Price: $51,200
- Average Days on the Market: Active: 192 Sold: 104
- Average Sale Price/List Price: 93.2%
Single Family Port Edwards Homes:
- Active Homes for Sale: 20 (including 3 new listings in October)
- Average List Price: $90,417
- Homes Sold in October 2008: 0
- Average Sale Price: –
- Median Sale Price: –
- Average Days on the Market: Active: 125
- Average Sale Price/List Price: –
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Everyone needs a break from mowing or raking leaves… Besides, look at it this way, if you buy a new home you won’t have to finish your current lawn!
Following are open houses in the Wisconsin Rapids real estate market for this weekend. Can’t make the open house? Contact me to set up an appointment to walk through at your convenience. Enjoy.
5521 Tower Road — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $139,900
When: Saturday, October 25 12:30 – 1:30
Description: Privacy plus, one and a half story three bedroom home located on 3.92 acres. Large two car garage with attached finished workshop, open living room with loft above, central air and front deck located 15 minutes south of Wisconsin Rapids and 15 minutes east of Nekoosa.
1311 Oak Street — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $69,921
When: Saturday, October 25 12:00 – 1:00
Description: Many improvements since Owner purchased this property five years ago including new roof on house and garage in 2007. Owner has also put new vinyl windows throughout home, new flooring in kitchen and laundry room, new carpet on steps and in one bedroom, new natural gas high efficiency furnace, new natural gas hot water heater and new 200 amp electrical service with circuit breakers.
10520 Deer Road — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $279,000
When: Saturday, October 25 1:00 – 3:00
Description: Country living at its finest! 3 Bedroom custom built home features open concept, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floor, granite countertop, and so much more. 36×63 pole shed has electricity and woodstove. Pond is stocked with bass and bluegills. All this on 36.8 Acres of mature hardwoods with ATV trail for access.
740 S 18th Street — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $104,921
When: Saturday, October 25 12:30 – 1:30
Description: Great location within walking distance of Pitsch School and St. Vincent De Paul. Home features three bedrooms, one full bath, kitchen and open concept dining room and living room. Home has many updates including new ceramic tile in the dining room, new sink in the kitchen, new water heater, new vinyl windows in 2000 and new roof and siding in 2008. Home has natural gas furnace, central air and a two stall attached garage. Call for your private showing to find out how you can make this your new home!
4331 Woodhaven Lane — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $254,921
When: Saturday, October 25 2:00 – 3:00
Description: This large family home has it all! Entrance foyer leads to quality kitchen with dining area, formal dining room and open concept to living room withgas-burning fireplace. Additional living room separated by double panel doors. Main floor also has bath and beautiful sunroom/den. Upper level has 3 bedrooms, full bath and master bedroom suite withlarge walk-in closet and full bath.
1631 N 1st Street — Wisconsin Rapids
List Price: $57,900
When: Saturday, October 25 11:00 – 12:00
Description: Very nice home. Vinyl thermo windows, central air, vinyl siding, detached one stall garage, storage shed, two bedrooms and plaster walls. Steps to attic for future expansion.
531 Wisconsin River Drive — Port Edwards
List Price: $99,500
When: Saturday, October 25 11:00 – 12:00
Description: Location, Location, Location! Enjoy the view of the WI River from across the street in this recently remodeled 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in Port Edwards. Main floor features spacious kitchen, formal dining room leading to large living room with parlor doors, bedroom and half bath. Upper level has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Home is ready to move into as home has new roof, windows, kitchen, updated bathrooms, 200 amp electrical plus many more updates. Priced below recent appraisal for a quick sale!
Update: the land has sold. we had an accepted offer 2 weeks after the land went up for sale. still looking for your perfect hunting spot? get in touch and we’ll find your perfect spot, and in plenty of time for next season!
Hunting land opportunity…
40 Acres located on Spruce Road
Price: $79,900
Tired of hunting on public land? Frustrated about having to ask permission to hunt every year? Now is your opportunity to OWN your own hunting land! This wooded 40 acres is conveniently located less than 8 miles from Wisconsin Rapids just off of Hwy. 13 in the town of Hansen. The land also contains your own private ATV trail allowing easy access to all parts of your property.
This property is ready for your next hunting season!
View a Google Map for directions to property. Below is an aerial view of the property. 
Images from the property (Click the image for a larger view):
If this sounds like the property for you, I can be reached at 715-572-8372 or holberga [at] firstweber [dot] com. You can view this property at VesperHuntingLand.com.
PHONE: (608) 542-0178
My name is Adam Holberg and I’m a Realtor with First Weber of Wisconsin Rapids. This website is designed to inform and help bring conversation to a topic I love, real estate.