

Tad Gilster was raised in the Chicago area and earned a B.A. in English Literature from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. He moved to Door County in 1974 and began his real estate brokerage career the following year.
Tad has more than 40 years experience as a real estate broker. Prior to joining True North Real Estate in 2009, he founded several brokerage firms including The Gilster Company and Door County Horizons. He also maintains a consulting firm, A H Gilster Jr Real Estate Consulting. He has coordinated and/or marketed over a dozen real estate developments including Hidden Harbor Condominium, Strawberry Creek Estates, Half Mile Bridge Condominiums, Meadow Bluff Farm and Top of the Hill.
Tad has focused on listing and selling some of the county’s finest residential and commercial properties. His consulting work includes project design, litigation advisory service, expert witness testimony and appraisal review. He has also been active in organized real estate. He was President of the Wisconsin REALTORS Association in 1988 and Regional Vice President of the National Association of REALTORS in 1991. He chaired over a dozen committees of the Wisconsin association and has chaired both the Risk Reduction and Resort Real Estate committees of the National Association. He was named Door County REALTOR of the Year in 1980 and Wisconsin REALTOR of the Year in 1994.
An avid bluegrass musician, Tad is part of the Fish Creek-based band Highland Road. He is also an enthusiastic organic vegetable gardener and bicyclist.
Tad finds the peninsula a unique blend of rural beauty and cultural sophistication. “Door County is at the top when it comes to that combination. Artists or not, it seems that everybody who makes Door County their home has an interest in some facet of the cultural scene here.”
Alpen Ln
Egg Harbor, 54209
True North Real Estate LLC
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2.75Acre
Visits:290
Tucked in at the end of charming Alpen Lane, this nicely, wooded 2.75 acre parcel is ready for you to build your Door County home. Accessed from the end of Alpen Lane, this parcel offers expansive views of the Alpine Golf Course. This great location offers privacy while being just minutes from vibrant downtown Egg Harbor's beach, coffee shops, restaurants, and more.
$239,900
Gibraltar Bluff Rd
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
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10Acre
Visits:893
This may truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity: ten acres of mature deciduous and coniferous trees with about 450 feet of bluff frontage just south of Fish Creek. This property offers stunning views of Green Bay and exceptional privacy unmatched in today's market.
$2,950,000
Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, 54202
True North Real Estate LLC
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37Acre
Visits:264
Two parcels are offered for sale. 0020329302811Z1 and 1Z2 include a combined total of approximately 37 acres divided by Hwy 57 and provide a unique development opportunity just south of the Baileys Harbor community. The heavily wooded parcels are zoned SF30.
$1,500,000
4120 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 3002
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1 Car GarageParking(s)
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1,180Sqft
Visits:222
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. This unit includes sunroom and garage. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings. Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$417,900
4120 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 3001
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1 Car GarageParking(s)
4Picture(s)
1,180Sqft
Visits:227
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. This unit includes sunroom and garage. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings. Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$404,900
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 2002
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:287
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$489,900
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 2001
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:208
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings. Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$489,900
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 1801
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:206
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings. Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$489,900
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 1802
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:569
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$489,900Sold for 489,900.00 on 06/09/25
1,2,3 Alpine Rd
Egg Harbor, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
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1.79Acre
Visits:634
The best of Door County! Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a prime waterfront parcel located just steps from the village beach and marina, and a short walk to downtown Egg Harbor's restaurants, shops and galleries. Nestled between Alpine Resort and the Egg Harbor Beach, this 1.
$3,900,000Sold for 3,780,000.00 on 11/15/24
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 1902
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:614
Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom floorplans. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings. Personalize with your interior finishing selections.
$479,900Sold for 479,900.00 on 05/02/25
4112 Choke Cherry Ln Unit 1901
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704Sqft
Visits:488
PLAN D. Welcome to Redtail Ridge, Fish Creek's newest residential condominium! Ideally located just south of downtown Fish Creek, Redtail Ridge offers four floorplans ranging in size from 790 sq ft - 1,704 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$479,900Sold for 479,900.00 on 02/03/25