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916 Whitewater AVENUE, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538

5beds
4baths
4,479sqft
$499,500
$112price/sqft
$3,878/moest. monthly cost
$155,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Classic Prairie Style home known as ''Telfer-Gillard House'' built in 1914. This architectural landmark is eligible for National Register of Historic Places. Boasting 5 BR, 4 Full BA & 4479 sq. ft. of finished living space, The home is a real eye popper! Main level features newer kitchen w/Black Quartz counters adjacent to 4 season sunroom. Other main level amenities include timeless maple floors, formal dining room, pocket doors, full width front porch & more. Upper level has primary en-suite w/window banding, soaker tub, glass block shower in comfortable space. Also has mother-in-law suite that doubles as dressing room. Lower level entertainment space known as ''the fun zone'' w/wet bar, rec space & two car garage. Check out this beautiful home soon.

Getting Around

51
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Purdy Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
8/10
4/10
Fort Atkinson High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: 21+ Years
  • Year built: 1915

Materials

  • Construction materials: Stucco/Slate

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Prairie/Craftsman
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 143

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 121

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 144

Bedroom5

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 110

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 192

Family Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 720

Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 912
  • Finished area above ground: 3,567

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,479
  • Total interior livable area: 4,479 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 135

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 260

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 378

Office

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 48

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 22605140333041
  • Zoning: SR-5
  • Exclusions: Personal Property Of The Seller.

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Living area range: 3501 or more,3501-5000,2501 or more

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.34 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Attached,2 Car
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Hail
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Wisconsin Counties

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,525$30,300
Home Insurance *$167$2,004
Property Taxes $766$9,192
Electricity $420$5,050
Total$3,878$46,536
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$132,960/yr
40% on housing$116,340/yr
45% on housing$103,413/yr

Wisconsin FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 5,246Commercial: 198
Total Premiums$4.55M
Total Exposure$860.28M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.6%
-2.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$112This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 53538$193
Jefferson County$208

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 53538$186
Jefferson County$208

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-18Listed for sale$499,500
2018-06-22Sold$288,500
2018-05-16Pending sale$288,500
2018-05-05Listed for sale$288,500
2018-04-02Pending sale$288,500
2018-03-22Price change$288,500
2018-03-07Listed for sale$300,000
2011-12-02Listing removed$224,900
2011-11-06Listed for sale$224,900
2011-08-24Listing removed$229,000
2011-07-17Listed for sale$229,000
2011-05-19Listing removed$229,000
2011-04-01Price change$229,000
2010-03-18Price change$240,000
2010-01-24Price change$249,900
2009-12-26Price change$254,900
2009-06-13Listed for sale$269,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteven Mode
BrokerageWayne Hayes Real Estate LLC

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