Ashland County Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Ashland County, Wisconsin, a hidden gem nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, this vibrant community offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who appreciates the tranquility of nature, Ashland is an ideal place to call home.

One of the most appealing aspects of Ashland County is the variety of homes available, particularly those priced under $500,000. Here, you can find a diverse array of properties that cater to different lifestyles, from cozy single-family homes to charming cottages with stunning lake views. Many of these homes boast spacious yards, modern amenities, and easy access to the area's abundant recreational opportunities.

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping against the shore and enjoying your morning coffee on a sunlit porch. With homes in this price range, you can find your dream retreat without breaking the bank. Ashland is also known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and rich cultural history, making it a perfect place for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful yet engaging lifestyle.

Explore the scenic hiking trails, indulge in local dining, or participate in seasonal festivals that celebrate the area's heritage. With its affordable housing options and welcoming atmosphere, Ashland County invites you to discover a life filled with adventure, community, and the joys of lakeside living. Don't miss your chance to find your perfect home in this enchanting corner of Wisconsin!

Newest Ashland County Homes under $500,000

$94,900

ACTIVE Status

Prime Location Near Lake Superior! This 2-story duplex offers an excellent opportunity in a desirable location directly across the street from Lake Superior. Eny joy being only steps away from the city park and the convenient tunnel providing access to the Lake walk trail. With plenty of potential to add value, this property is ideal for investors or buyers looking to make the most of the fantastic location. Off street parking and a spacious 3 stall garage.

510 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Ashland.

$449,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This beautiful home has one of the prettiest views I have seen in the area. Sitting up on a ridge in a private setting, you overlook rolling hills and beautiful trees with panoramic views and Lake Superior visible in the distance from the kitchen, dining room, living room and master bedroom. At night, you can see the lights of town along the coast. The 10 acres offer trails, a maple syrup shed, garden, Concord grapes, beautiful landscaping and space for horses or chickens. There are even great sledding hills for winter, a fire pit area and a pond with a rock feature in the front yard. Enjoy the views from the covered front deck or entertain on the wood patio out back. Inside, the home offers over 3,000 square feet with an open concept layout and a spacious great room with plenty of room to gather. The master suite has a beautiful view, his and her closets and a bathroom with a jetted tub, separate shower and double vanities. The walkout basement features a rec room with a bar, fireplace and room for a pool table, along with plenty of storage and a bonus room currently used as a gym and office. In floor heat keeps the basement comfortable, with forced air heat on the main level and central air. The oversized garage has room for three vehicles and a taller garage door to accommodate a larger truck. The property also has a conventional septic system and drilled well. A beautiful setting with room to enjoy both inside and out.

41971 State Highway 169, Sanborn

Listing courtesy of Northern Chase Real Estate.

$125,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A cozy bungalow on Ashland's west side, this one-story home has two bedrooms and a full bath across 852 square feet. It sits under a steel roof and vinyl siding, with double-glazed windows, forced-air heat, city water and sewer, and off-street parking. Maple floors run through the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The living room has built-in shelving and a pass-through window into the galley kitchen. The kitchen has cabinetry on both walls, and a double stainless sink, and the bath opens beyond it with a tub-and-shower surround and vinyl plank flooring. The second bedroom has its own built-in and a full closet. The front bedroom was made by joining the original front porch with part of the adjoining room, which gives it an unusual layout. It works as a bedroom and would work especially well as an office. A third room without heat has been used as a bedroom in the past. A generously sized entry with coat hooks and a shelf handles boots and jackets at the front door. The walls still carry bright colors and paint sample patches and are ready for a buyer's own palette. Out back, the yard is fully fenced and shaded by large mature trees. Square footages are estimated from public sources. Year built is an estimate. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Purchaser to verify all information.

112 17th Ave W, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Porter Realty LLC.

$334,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome home to 914 3rd Ave E, where the work and worry are already taken care of. Pull into the brand new 2025 heated 3-car garage, kick off your boots, and step onto warm in-floor heat. Remodeled top to bottom with high-end finishes: new electric, fixtures, flooring, and carpet (2024/2025). 3-zone boiler heat with Google Nest thermostats and a ductless mini split keep every season comfortable. The eat-in kitchen shines with a center island, breakfast bar, nook, and all new 2025 appliances, where everyone will gather. The main floor primary suite offers an 8x8 walk-in closet and attached bath. Upstairs, a bedroom and 12x19 bonus room flex as guest space, office, or hangout, plus fiber optic internet. Out back, a two-tier deck flows to a brick patio surrounded by landscaping, tucked behind privacy fencing on a level 0.43 acre lot, great for summer nights. Seamless gutters and Blink security round it out. Pre-inspected and priced to sell. Come see why you'll want to call it home!

914 3rd Ave E, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Visions First Realty, LLC.

$349,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Unique northwoods country home situated on approximately 20 acres of beautiful wooded and open meadow, featuring a picturesque creek running through the property. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers an oversized kitchen, spacious dining area, and walkout lower level providing easy access to the great outdoors. Relax and unwind in the sauna after a day enjoying the property. Whether you are looking to start a hobby farm, enjoy recreational land, or simply escape to a private northwoods setting, this property offer endless possibilities and privacy.

65889 Old County Rd, Marengo

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Ashland.

$190,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Charming 2-story home in Ashland featuring a fully remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, flooring, and light fixtures. Updated bath with new shower/tub, vanity, and fixtures. Redone laundry area with a new platform for washer and dryer. Fully fenced backyard and detached garage. New front door and storm door, and new light fixtures throughout. Close to Lake Superior. *Photo Disclosure: Some photos were digitally enhanced ? items removed, bedding added for staging, brightness adjusted. View in person.

310 14th Ave W, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Northland Real Estate Services.

$279,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Own a piece of Ashland History! The historic Fitch house was built in 1903 and has that Old World charm! Harwood floors, beautiful woodwork, wood burning fireplace with large rooms and built-ins make this house so warm and inviting. New roof in spring 2026 and a new hot water heater. Cozy boiler heat with a boiler that has been serviced yearly and is in good shape. A large mudroom on the back entrance and enclosed sun porch at the front entrance. Full dry basement. Extra large attic space would make a great studio! This is a one of kind house and it can be all yours!

700 Macarthur Ave, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Northland Real Estate Services.

$229,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Step inside a home on Ashland's east end where the original interior is still in place: stained woodwork that was never painted, wide cased openings between the living and dining rooms, picture rail, maple floors, and a staircase with its turned newel and open rail, all under the high ceilings of the period. The front porch carries a beadboard ceiling and its hanging swing. Five bedrooms sit within 1,968 finished square feet, one of them on the main floor behind a door of its own with the half bath beside it, and the other four upstairs with the full bath. The main bedroom is just under seventeen feet long; the smallest is a room the sellers use as a bedroom that will as readily serve as an office or a nursery. The kitchen carries a full run of oak cabinetry, a gas range, a dishwasher, a window over the sink looking into the back yard, and a door onto the deck. The detached garage is a shop: two stalls deep with room past them for a built-in workbench, both overhead doors insulated and each on its own newer opener, a sub-panel with capacity to spare, and above it a room with its own stair, wiring, insulation, and an electric heater. The deck off the kitchen is large enough for a dining table and steps down into a yard fenced on both sides and at the rear, entered through a substantial wood gate, with room for a fire pit and a dog. The house is framed on a concrete block foundation under vinyl siding, heated by hot water through cast-iron radiators, and served by city water and city sewer. The roof is a diamond-pattern cement shingle. Moss collects on these roofs in this climate and can be cleaned off. Downtown Ashland and the Lake Superior lakefront are both a short walk from the front steps.

510 5th Ave E, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Porter Realty LLC.

$239,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to Ashland's Historic District! This charming and spacious historic home offers character, flexibility, and modern updates in a prime central location surrounded by mature trees. With two bedrooms and a full bathroom on both the main and upper levels, the property can serve as a comfortable single-family residence or a potential income-producing duplex. The main floor features a cozy gas fireplace and a convenient dishwasher, while natural gas powers the heating system and hot water heater. Central air conditioning provides added comfort on the lower level. Enjoy outdoor living from the welcoming covered front porch or entertain guests on the spacious rear deck complete with an awning. A modern two-car garage with alley access offers excellent storage and convenience, and the property even includes its own producing pear tree. A significant investment was made in Spring 2026 when Northland Basement Systems permanently stabilized the basement walls, providing long-term peace of mind. The dry basement also houses a large washer and dryer and benefits from newer gutters and downspouts that help protect the home from the elements. Combining historic charm, practical updates, and flexible living options, this unique property is truly one you must see to appreciate. Schedule your showing today!

801 9th Ave W, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Ashland.

$299,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A lucky piece of history... Years ago apparently, someone tried moving three homes from Madline Island across the ice, only one made it - and here it is! This home offers a whole lot for someone looking for a spacious home and property in town! It's quite a nice place, with plenty of room to enjoy inside and out. The main floor is all living space, w/an office, and a 3/4 bath with laundry. The upper level has three bedrms, and a 3/4 bath. Seller says basement stays nice and dry. Great deck out back, and fenced in yard. Insulated 20'x20' outbuilding makes a sweet studio or bonus space. 26'x28' garage offers even more space to utilize. Fiber optic internet. BONUS! Seller will provide Buyer a 13 month Basic Home Warranty from Universal Home Protection - see uhpwarranty.com for more details.

2113 5th St E, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Blue Water Realty, LLC.

$100,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Super cute little bungalow that could make an excellent starter, rental or forever home. All amenities are on one level with washer/dryer, main floor bedrooms and updated bath. Recent updates include opening up the space to add for a dining area, refinished hard wood floors, newer roof and exterior paint. The fenced in yard adds to the convenience of this home.

717 E 3rd Ave, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Ashland.

$189,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 517 17th Ave W, a solid, well-built Ashland home that has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for the past five decades with spacious rooms, beautiful woodwork and a comfortable floor plan offering plenty of room to make it your own. The main level features a large living area with an abundance of natural light, a separate dining room, kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, and additional sitting space that offers flexibility for an office, reading area or everyday living. Upstairs you'll find comfortable bedrooms with charming rooflines that add to the character of the home. Outside, established landscaping surrounds the home, and the detached two-car heated garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and additional storage. Central air is another welcome bonus. Located in Ashland and just blocks from Lake Superior, you'll be close to the waterfront, parks, trails and everything the city has to offer. After 50 years with the same owners, this well-loved home is ready for someone new to make it their own and begin the next chapter. *Photo Disclosure: Some photos were digitally enhanced ? items removed, bedding added for staging, brightness adjusted. View in person to confirm.

517 17th Ave W, Ashland

Listing courtesy of Northland Real Estate Services.

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