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408 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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Step into this remarkable Victorian-style home, built in 1890. Steeped in history, it operated as "The Lamp Post Inn" Bed & Breakfast for over three decades and still offers the character, charm, and flexibility that made it such a beloved destination. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence features tall ceilings and original wood floors that create a warm, timeless feel throughout. The home also includes a newly installed kitchen on the upper level, plus laundry hook-ups added in one of the upstairs bathrooms, a thoughtful upgrade that adds everyday convenience. Additional parking is available across the alleyway, this area is part of the property acreage. Whether you're looking to bring your vision to life as a business, transform it into a duplex, or restore it as a single-family home, the possibilities here are truly exciting. You'll be thrilled by this amazing find. Schedule a showing today!

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- OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM$285,0003 beds1 bath1,235 sq ft519 Robert St, Fort Atkinson, WI 535387,405 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1930Pluster Filip Property Group* • Keller Williams Realty-Lake Country
- OPEN SAT, 10:30AM TO 12PM$285,0002 beds1 bath1,050 sq ft409 Highland Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 535380.26 acre lot • Garage • Built 1981Caitlin Cadd • Realty Executives Premier
- OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM$399,0004 beds2 baths1,980 sq ftW9682 E Main St, Cambridge, WI 535230.31 acre lot • Garage • Built 1925Sharon Stade • Coldwell Banker Realty
- OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM3D WALKTHROUGH$299,9003 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft229 S Kranz Ave, Jefferson, WI 535499,583 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1962Adriane Stuebs • Shine Realty
- OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM$299,9002 beds2 baths936 sq ft1617 E Road 3, Edgerton, WI 535346,098 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1940Chad Baures • Rock Realty
- OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1PM$489,0004 beds3 baths2,723 sq ft201 E Highland Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 535380.36 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 2006Billie Jo Brock • Wayne Hayes Real Estate LLC
- OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM$499,9003 beds2 baths1,784 sq ft700 Vineyard Dr, Cambridge, WI 535230.23 acre lot • 3 garage spots • Built 2021Shelley Lazzareschi • Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
- OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM$349,9005 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft1247 Lillian St, Fort Atkinson, WI 535380.23 acre lot • Garage • Built 1953Stephanie Walls • Real Broker LLC
- OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM$415,0003 beds2 baths1,677 sq ftN1565 County Road K, Fort Atkinson, WI 535380.47 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1996Grace Foelker • Fort Real Estate Company, LLC
- OPEN SUN, 10:30AM TO 12PM3D WALKTHROUGH$439,9004 beds2.5 baths2,029 sq ft500 Golf Dr, Jefferson, WI 535490.24 acre lot • 3 garage spots • Built 2026Deanne Welper • Loos Custom Homes,LLC
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Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Interior features- Skylights
- Cable/Satellite available
Bedrooms- Master bedroom (upper level), 16 x 12
- Bedroom 2 (upper level), 14 x 11
- Bedroom 3 (main level), 16 x 14
- Bedroom 4 (main level), 14 x 13
Bathrooms- 3 full bathrooms
- No master bathroom
Kitchen- Kitchen with island, 13 x 8
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Second kitchen (additional)
Laundry & utility- Washer
- Dryer
Heating & cooling- Radiant heat
- Central air
Exterior features- Patio
- Fenced yard
- Vinyl exterior
Home design- Single-family 2-story
- Estimated 2,001–2,500 finished square feet
- Zoned RES
Parking- Detached 2-car garage with opener
Construction- Finished above grade approximately 2,452
- Full poured concrete basement
Utilities- Municipal water
- Municipal sewer
- Natural gas and electric service
Other- Two refrigerators and two stoves included
- Seller is excluding personal unattached property
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Charming historic details, large living spaces and sizable bedrooms on both floors, and a private three-season porch are just a few of the features found in this beautiful Victorian. The Lamp Post Inn, which served as the area's premier Bed & Breakfast for the last 33 years, is ready for a new chapter. Enjoy this as a single-family home, convert to a duplex, or explore the opportunity of continuing as a B & B. The character found in the original woodwork, pocket doors, built-ins and hardwood floors will wow you. Other features include a jacuzzi tub, separate exterior entrance to second floor, two-car detached garage with overhead storage, and off-street parking for five vehicles.
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $315,000 and $435,000.
- SOLD OCT 26, 2026$333,000 Last sold price3 beds1.5 baths2,098 sq ft407 Glenview Ct, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
$20/sq ft larger lot 86 years newer - SOLD SEP 17, 2026$400,000 Last sold price3 beds1.5 baths1,552 sq ft412 E Sherman Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
$119/sq ft larger lot 60 years newer - SOLD SEP 15, 2026$385,000 Last sold price3 beds3 baths2,228 sq ftN1544 Poeppel Rd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
$34/sq ft larger lot 103 years newer - SOLD JUN 22, 2026$362,500 Last sold price3 beds2.5 baths1,480 sq ft308 S 4th St W, Middleton, WI 53538
$106/sq ft larger lot 20 years newer - SOLD AUG 7, 2026$435,000 Last sold price4 beds3 baths2,489 sq ft213 Wollet Dr, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
$36/sq ft larger lot 116 years newer - SOLD NOV 2, 2026$315,000 Last sold price3 beds1.5 baths2,062 sq ft622 Grant St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
$14/sq ft 10 years newer
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