833 Ross Avenue is a ranch home on Wausau’s highly desired Southeast side, offering 3 bedrooms (laundry hookups in one bedroom), 1 full bathroom, and 936 finished square feet, plus a full basement and detached 1 car garage. Located in a sought-after Southeast side neighborhood, this home offers simple living, a compact floor plan, and strong upside for future improvements, with several major updates already completed. This home has the kind of layout that stays practical year after year. The main level offers easy living with a comfortable living room, kitchen, dinette, bedrooms, and bath all on one floor. The floor plan is compact, efficient, and easy to maintain, whether you want to enjoy it as it is or make updates over time. Inside, the living space has good natural light and a straightforward flow from room to room. The kitchen and dinette area provide a solid footprint with room to improve and personalize. The full bathroom has a classic feel, and the home’s overall layout makes smart use of the square footage. This is a fixer upper with real potential, and that is where the opportunity shines. Seller believes there may be hardwood floors under the carpet, and the current main floor laundry room was originally a third bedroom, offering the option to convert it back by moving the washer and dryer to the basement. A big advantage here is that many major improvements have already been done, including updates to the roof (2013), sewer lateral (2006), furnace, water heater, central air unit, both decks(2023), and doors(2023). That gives a strong head start and lets you focus on cosmetic updates and personal touches over time. The full basement adds valuable extra space for storage, workshop use, hobbies, or future finishing ideas. Outside, the yard is a manageable size with room to garden, relax, or enjoy outdoor time without a lot of upkeep. The detached garage adds convenience, and the one-story design keeps maintenance simple and practical. If you are searching for a compact ranch home in Wausau’s Southeast side neighborhood with a full basement, detached garage, and excellent potential to build value, this home deserves a closer look. It is a solid home with a desirable location, a practical layout, and the kind of possibilities that are getting harder to find in this price range.