c.1900 Wisconsin Home For Sale With Gorgeous Woodwork Under $125K
OHU50K Notes $124,500
Realtor Comments
Motivated Seller!!! Spacious 3+ Bedroom 3 Bath home in Independence. Plenty of room for a large family. Home has hardwood floors and original wood work with ornate designs. Pocket doors. Open dual stair case, Antique Chandeliers, Etched Glass windows and high ceilings. Sheet Rocked walls. Wood burning fireplace on the main floor. Updated electrical. Large wrap around deck. 2 car garage. Beautiful flower garden & large shade trees. Extra Large Lot. Quiet Neighborhood. Close to parks and Bugle Lake for some great Trout fishing. Drive by to see for yourself and call to schedule a showing.
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- Build date 1900
35726 5th St, Independence, WI 54747 $124,500
- Contact Realtor: Jim Franks
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- Niche
Pros
Affordable Cost of Living & Housing
Overall cost of living is ~17–18% below the U.S. average and around 8% below the Wisconsin state average
Median home value is approximately $133K–168K, nearly half the U.S. average; rent for a 2‑bedroom is about $740–890
Safe & Low Crime
Crime rates are roughly 54–67% below state and national averages; the chance of being a crime victim is about 1 in 129
Friendly Small‑Town Feel with Good Livability
Tight-knit community with a sparse-suburban vibe. Independence scores a B– overall on Niche and 64/100 on AreaVibes
Positive resident feedback: “great place to live… strong sense of community” .
Access to Outdoor & Cultural Amenities
Located near Elk Creek, Trempealeau River, and Bugle Lake; offers small-town charm with parks, canoeing, and a historic downtown
Good air quality year-round. Government investment supports clean environment and services
Family‑Friendly & Diverse
B‑grade schools, student-teacher ratio of ~14:1
Population is ethnically diverse—over 30% Hispanic/Latino; newcomer-friendly with multiple racial backgrounds .
Cons
Limited Job Market & Low Incomes
Median household income
Employment opportunities are modest; many residents commute elsewhere .
Educational Performance Could Improve
Graduation rate (~80%) and test scores are lower than state averages; middling B– Niche school rating
Math proficiency, especially in middle/high school, is below average
Small & Limited Local Amenities
Sparse commercial, dining, and entertainment options; residents rely on vehicles for most needs
Public transport is virtually non-existent; walking-to-work rate is only about 3%
