Suppose you're dreaming of an escape to Wisconsin using only the change in your couch.

In that case, you might be interested in looking at these tremendous homes listed for only one dollar.

Before you get your hopes up and envision your new life in Wisconsin, it's crucial to be fully aware of the potential risks and hidden costs associated with these seemingly attractive $1 home listings.

This home in Fox Lake is 1687 square feet, and it's a biggie with three bedrooms and three baths.

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It's listed for $1 on Zillow, but the fine print reveals a different story. It's an online auction running through July 10 with a starting bid of $200,000.

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That's a significant difference from the initial $1 listing, and awareness of this potential deception is essential.

Here's another place listed for one dollar in Hartford that's a massive 2300 square feet.

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Surprisingly, it's another online auction with starting bids at $200,000. The $1 listing is just a facade.

This three-bedroom, two-bath, 1700-square-foot single-family home in Brookfield is listed for $1, but the reason for this bargain is unknown.

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Just down the road, in Brookfield, and on the same street, this house is going for $1, too.

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It's disheartening to witness these deceptive practices persist, particularly in light of the 2017 incidents in which Wisconsin realtors were exposed for similar misleading $1 house sales.

The anger and disappointment felt by Sherman Park residents who discovered the catch in their $1 house sale serves as a stark reminder to exercise utmost caution when dealing with such listings.

This one would be the best if you are genuinely looking for the cheapest house in the entire state.

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Priced at only $7500 at 3603 North 25th Street in Milwaukee, there are no pictures of the inside of the home, just that to "use caution upon entry of home as there is fire damage."

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