Price $219,900
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 2 Baths
Home size 1,344 sqft
Lot Size 39,204 sqft
Days on Market 2
Riverfront opportunity! Don't miss this incredible chance to own an acre on the Portage River in Elmore. This 3-bedroom ranch is full of potential and offers the perfect opportunity to add your own finishing touches while building equity. Several updates are already underway, giving you a head start on transforming this home into something truly special! Step inside to an open floor plan where the living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, Corian countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. You'll also appreciate three generously sized bedrooms, each with double closets. The spacious bathroom offers both a relaxing soaking tub and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day in the three-season room overlooking the backyard. The full basement offers exceptional expansion potential with a large daylight window in the 22x28 main area, direct exterior access, a second full bathroom, a dedicated 16x13 workshop, and a 14x20 utility room! Whether you envision a family room, home office, fitness area, hobby space, or additional finished rooms, there's ample space to customize it to your needs and add significant usable living space. Outside, a long driveway leads to an impressive 1,482-square-foot pole barn built in 2017, complete with garage door openers and a walk-up loft, plus a second detached garage offering even more room for vehicles, equipment, storage, or hobbies. Beyond the outbuildings, you'll find plenty of open yard space leading directly to the Portage River, providing the perfect setting for relaxing, fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying the waterfront views. Major improvements include replacement vinyl windows, vinyl siding, and a new roof in 2025. Updated vinyl flooring and freshly painted ceilings provide an excellent foundation for your finishing touches, allowing you to personalize the home while adding value. Offering the peaceful country setting you've been searching for while remaining just minutes from town, schools, shopping, and major routes, this property truly offers the best of both worlds. Whether you're looking for waterfront living, incredible outbuildings, or a home where your improvements can truly pay off, this rare Portage River opportunity is one you won't want to miss!
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 7/11/2026 Tract None
Year Built 1958 Garage Spaces 2.0
County Ottawa

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Woodmore
Jr. High School Woodmore
High School Woodmore

Additional Details

AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
BARN/EQUESTRIAN Yes
BASEMENT Bath/Stubbed, Block, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Block, Vinyl Siding
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Propane
INTERIOR Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
LOT 0.9 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Level, Wooded
LOT DIMENSIONS 106 X 370
PARKING Additional Parking, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Detached, Garage
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 1
STYLE Ranch
SUBDIVISION None
UTILITIES Electricity Connected, Propane
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Trees/Woods
WATER Private, Well
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION River Front

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