Historic House Listings

5,000 sf! Former rectory. Beautiful woodwork! C. 1880 in Wisconsin. $225,000

December 16, 2025

This is a huge house with almost 5,000 square feet! This was the former  St. Paul’s Cathedral Rectory. It was built in 1880. It is located on .56 acre in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The house features a limestone exterior, pretty staircase, baseboards, crown moulding, coffered ceiling, french doors, beautiful fireplaces, and some wood floors. I bet all of the wood floors are still underneath the carpeting. Six bedrooms, six bathrooms and 4,951 square feet. $225,000

Contact Teresa Keenan with Klapperich Real Estate: 920-923-6000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Rare opportunity to own FDL history! Built in approx. 1880 as the rectory for St. Paul’s Cathedral, this stately limestone Queen Anne offers nearly 5,000 SF of architectural heritage & extraordinary potential. Zoned per city of FDL for single family, duplex, or triplex, this property offers many options. A dramatic oak staircase, extensive wood paneling, tall ceilings, & period millwork anchor the historic character. The floor plan includes 6 BR, 5.5 BA, a formal dining room, a sun-filled library, a separate office, a kitchen w/butler’s pantry, & even a private chapel, as a lovely reminder of the home’s beginnings. Over .5 acre & 2 car garage. Newer windows throughout. Dimensions (including total SF) estimated per floor plan. If important, buyer to verify. 48 hrs binding acceptance.

 

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