1520 N Pontiac Drive, Janesville: A Single-Level Ranch With the Big Updates Already Done

1520 N Pontiac Drive, Janesville: A Single-Level Ranch With the Big Updates Already Done

A 1971 ranch with a brand-new roof, all-new main-level flooring, updated windows, and a finished lower level, on a fenced quarter-acre lot in Janesville.

The most valuable updates in a home are usually the ones that don't show up in a photo. A new roof. Updated windows. A furnace that won't need replacing for years. 1520 N Pontiac Drive already has those handled, which is what makes it worth a closer look.

This is a single-level 1971 ranch in Janesville, set on a fenced quarter-acre lot, with a layout that uses its space well and the kind of big-ticket updates that take the pressure off a buyer's first few years.

Updates that take the pressure off

The headline here is everything that's already done. Brand-new roof and gutters. All-new flooring on the main level. Updated windows. A 2020 furnace. These are the expensive, unglamorous items that buyers often inherit as future costs, and here they're handled. That means the first few years in the home can be about settling in rather than catching up on deferred maintenance.

Single-level living

The layout is all on one floor. Three bedrooms on the main level, an open floor plan, and a full bath on the main make daily life easy, and the level lot and level driveway add to that. The kitchen has a pantry, and a sunroom off the kitchen gives you an everyday spot for morning coffee or a few plants. For anyone who wants to avoid stairs or is planning for the long term, single-level living like this is harder to find than it should be.

Finished lower level with room to spread out

Downstairs, the finished lower level adds real flexible space, including a roughly 27-by-27 rec room, plenty of storage, and the laundry. It's the kind of bonus square footage that works as a family room, a play space, or a home gym, already finished rather than waiting on a future project.

The yard and the garage

Outside, there's a large fenced yard with established perennials, a storage shed for tools and seasonal gear, and a 2-car attached garage. The location keeps shopping, dining, and parks close, with quick access to the commuter routes, and the lot sits near a bus line.

See it in person

The photos show the layout and the updates. A walk-through shows how the single level actually flows and how the finished lower level adds to the everyday space. If it looks like a fit, it's worth seeing in person.

Written by Stephanie Knutson, Insiders Realty - your detail-oriented Madison real estate advocate, helping you buy and sell with confidence right here in Dane County.

Listing details provided by SCWMLS. MLS #2025359.