Listed by Carol Sasse Merkel • Coldwell Banker Realty. Bought with Realty Executives - Elite.

Off Market Aug 2022 for $417K

$471,047

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,671/mo

•

2,452

sq ft

5047 Elmwood Rd, Colgate, WI 53017

About this home

Public Remarks: Beautiful one of a kind, well maintained partial log home with abundant charm, additions and updates over the years. Historic 1876 log cabin Homestead nestled on 1.98 picturesque acres near the Oconomowoc River. Original historic hand hewn oak logs & chinking are visible inside and out. Mature stunning trees, beautiful flower gardens and rolling terrain. This home maintains its original log charm and boast many tasteful updates over the years. Cozy loft, massive fieldstone natural fireplace, many hardwood floors, newer furnace, newer windows and skylights. Built in bookcases and china cabinet. 2 octagon dens, a screen porch plus a spacious deck & patio and so much more! Private and secluded yet only 15 min, schools and shopping and more. Must see in person.

Single-familyProperty Type

1876Year Built

1.98 acresLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Carol Sasse Merkel • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Zachery Buege • Realty Executives - Elite

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•Source:METROMLS #1803993

Redfin Estimate

$471,047

$54K since sold in August 2022$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.3% lower than the average sale price ($606K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$478,800
A
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$530,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,644 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$571,600
C
3 beds2 baths2,321 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$625,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,858 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$675,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,721 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 13, 2026
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F
3 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
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Market trends in 53017, WI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$517K

$103K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$445,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,481 sq ft
W247N9556 Norwauk Ct, Colgate, WI 53017
Colleen Kuchta • Shorewest Realtors, Inc.
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Sale history for 5047 Elmwood Rd

Date

Event

Price

METROMLS #1803993

Aug 18, 2022

Sold

$417,500

$170/sq ft

Aug 15, 2022

Pending

—

Jul 27, 2022

Contingent

—

Jul 21, 2022

Listed

$405,000

$165/sq ft

METROMLS #1481821

Oct 28, 2016

Sold

$280,000

$114/sq ft

Oct 26, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 6, 2016

Price Changed

$285,000

$116/sq ft

Jul 26, 2016

Price Changed

$299,000

$122/sq ft

Jun 15, 2016

Listed

$309,900

$126/sq ft

Public Remarks

Own a piece of history-the historic 1857 Loew Homestead on 1.9 idyllic wooded acres near the Oconomowoc River retains its original charm but has been tastefully UPDATED and thoughtfully expanded over the years. Original hand hewn oak logs & chinking, loft, massive fieldstone NFP, HWF, updated kitchen/baths, newer furnace, newer windows, skylights, ,BIBC/BICC, 2 octagon dens/sunrooms, spacious deck & patio and so much more! One of a kind opportunity in a pastoral setting yet only 15 min to convenient city services. Contact lister for 3 page list of updates, inclusions & details.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,385 (+11.0%)

$104,400 + $195,200

$299,600

2024

$3,051 (+6.0%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2023

$2,878 (−0.6%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2022

$2,894 (−1.2%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2021

$2,928 (−4.8%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2020

$3,077 (+3.0%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2019

$2,987 (−0.8%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2018

$3,013 (−1.2%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2017

$3,048 (−13.9%)

$91,400 + $160,800

$252,200

2016

$3,541 (+1.8%)

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

2014

$3,477 (−6.0%)

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

2013

$3,700

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

Tax history for 5047 Elmwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,385 (+11.0%)

$104,400 + $195,200

$299,600

2024

$3,051 (+6.0%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2023

$2,878 (−0.6%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2022

$2,894 (−1.2%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2021

$2,928 (−4.8%)

$104,400 + $192,200

$296,600

2020

$3,077 (+3.0%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2019

$2,987 (−0.8%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2018

$3,013 (−1.2%)

$103,300 + $160,800

$264,100

2017

$3,048 (−13.9%)

$91,400 + $160,800

$252,200

2016

$3,541 (+1.8%)

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

2014

$3,477 (−6.0%)

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

2013

$3,700

$91,400 + $183,200

$274,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.98 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Washington County

APN

V10 1207

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking: 1 Space

Garage Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces (Total): 2.5
Garage: Basement Access, Built-In Under Home, Attached, 2 Car

Interior

Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24 x 15
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3 Level: Main

Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): Tub Only, Whirlpool, Master Bedroom Bath, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
# of Baths (Full): 2

Interior Features
Water Softener, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood or Simulation Wood Floors

Room Information
Block, Crawl Space, Full, Radon Mitigation System, Walk Out/Outer Door
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Other Room 1 Level: Upper
Other Room 1 Name: Other Room
Other Room 2 Name: Loft
Living Room Dimensions: 22 x 17
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining Room Dimensions: 19 x 17
Dining Room Level: Main
Den/Office Dimension: 11 x 11

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, A/C (Window Unit)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Type: 2 Story
Estimated Sq. Ft. Range: 2001-2500

Exterior
Exterior: Log, Stone, Brick/Stone, Vinyl, Wood

Property Information
Single-Family
Information Source Year Built: Assessor/Public Record

Land Information
Acreage: Over 1 Acre to 2 Acres

Lot Information
Lot Acreage: 1.98
Lot Description: Wooded
Zoning: res

Financial

Tax Information
Total Taxes: $3,172
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Private Septic System, Mound System, Well
Heating/Cooling: Other (See Remarks), Radiant/Hot Water
Natural Gas

Location

Neighborhood Information
Municipality: RICHFIELD
Municipality Type: Village

School Information
Elementary School: Friess Lake
High School: Hartford

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: V10 1207

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Inclusions: Oven/Range, Refrigerator (new 2017), Microwave (new 2020), Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer (new 2016) and Water Softener which is owned. 4 window air conditioners (3 new in 2018), kitchen bar stools if wanted.
Exclusions: Mini-fridge, garage chest freezer, picnic tables, park benches, mowers and children's items all excluded.

Around this home

Schools

Friess Lake Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.6mi

10/10

Richfield Middle

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

10/10

Hartford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Colgate, WI • 53017

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In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$448,000 – $542,000

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Home values near 5047 Elmwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5130 Elmwood Rd, Colgate, WI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2123 Sq. Ft.	$630,039
828 Woodthrush Ln, Colgate, WI 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3628 Sq. Ft.	$907,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
924 Oconobanks Dr, Colgate, WI 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$424,943
915 Oconobanks Dr, Colgate, WI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$475,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
804 Woodthrush Ln, Colgate, WI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$755,628
855 Woodthrush Ln, Colgate, WI 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3419 Sq. Ft.	$818,009

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