Listed by Jef Frost • Century 21 Affiliated (Off: 608-756-4196). Bought with Century 21 Affiliated.
Sold on jun 2026
$96,800
1
bd
•
1 ba
•
480
sq ft
231 E Racine St, Janesville, WI 53545
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About this home
Public Remarks: Great location near downtown Janesville. House backs on to woodland for a secluded spot at the back of the house. 2 car detatched garage. House is currently split into upper and lower units. Upstairs is currently rented M2M at $620 per month. Lower unit has been taken down to the studs for remodeling. Lots of materials come with the home ready for reconstruction. House will not qualify for any FHA, VA loans. Dimensions are approximate, buyer toverify if needed.
Est. $1,378 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 231 E Racine St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SCWMLS as distributed by WIREX #2023023
Jun 11, 2026
Sold
$96,800
$202/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Contingent
—
May 11, 2026
Listed
$89,900
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2022
Sold
$99,900
$208/sq ft
RENT. #1
Mar 16, 2022
Price Changed
$580
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$29,100
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 2003
Sold
$42,500
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2003
Sold
$22,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,761 (+20.2%)
$16,600 + $72,100
$88,700
2024
$1,465 (−17.6%)
$16,600 + $72,100
$88,700
2023
$1,777 (+1.8%)
$16,600 + $89,600
$106,200
2022
$1,746 (−0.7%)
$16,600 + $58,600
$75,200
2021
$1,759 (+4.7%)
$16,600 + $58,600
$75,200
2020
$1,681 (+2.4%)
$16,600 + $58,600
$75,200
2019
$1,641 (+13.9%)
$16,600 + $58,600
$75,200
2018
$1,441 (−0.4%)
$16,600 + $39,500
$56,100
2017
$1,447 (+1.8%)
$16,600 + $41,500
$58,100
2016
$1,421 (+4.1%)
$16,600 + $41,500
$58,100
2014
$1,366 (−1.8%)
$16,600 + $41,500
$58,100
2013
$1,390
$16,600 + $41,500
$58,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,142 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1890
Sq. Ft.
1,254
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rock County
APN
241 0136300119
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R2
Limited General Residence District
The R2 Limited General Residence District is designed to provide areas which are to be occupied substantially by single-family and two-family dwellings. This district is intended to accommodate existing platted lots with areas of 5,000 through 7,700 sq ft to prevent numerous dwellings from becoming nonconforming and to accommodate new higher-density development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces (Total): 2
Garage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10 x 10
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bathroom Information
Bath Description(s): No Master Bedroom Bath
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Partial
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 10
Exterior
Building Information
Building Type: 2 Story
Estimated Sq. Ft. Range: 750 or Less
Finished Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Finished Above Grade Sq. Ft.: 480
Exterior
Exterior: Wood
Property Information
Single-Family
Improvement Value: $72,100
Information Source Year Built: Assessor/Public Record
Lot Information
Lot Acreage: 0.14
Zoning: Res
Financial
Assessment Information
Land Assessment Value: $16,600
Total Assessment: $88,700
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $1,606
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
Heating/Cooling: Multiple Units
Natural Gas
Location
Neighborhood Information
Municipality: JANESVILLE
Municipality Type: City
School Information
School District: Janesville
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle School: Marshall
High School: Craig
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,254
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,142 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Rock County
APN: 241 0136300119
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
SaleType: Arms Length
Inclusions: All building materials on the premises.
Exclusions: Sellers/Tennants personal property
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Edison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Craig High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 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
Janesville, WI • 53545
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Janesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$144,000 – $174,000
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