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.”
1,2,3 Alpine Rd
Egg Harbor, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
14Picture(s)
1.79Acre
Visits:274
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
Gibraltar Bluff Rd
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
8Picture(s)
10Acre
Visits:1091
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.
$3,250,000
N Lot Gibraltar Bluff Rd
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
8Picture(s)
5Acre
Visits:472
Originally offered only in combination with the lot to the south, this five acre water view lot with about 230 feet of bluff frontage is now offered separately. It is still available as part of the combined lots, but it can now be acquired with a more modest commitment. West facing, the home site will provide wonderful views of the Bay and summer sunsets.
$1,500,000
County Rd F
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
14Picture(s)
66Acre
Visits:557
Until 2005 the Jarman Quarry on County F produced some of the finest stone/gravel in northern Door. Though new mining permits will be needed, a great deal of the resource remains. Alternative uses are also possible: with appropriate permits, a recreational development could be created to take advantage of the massive quarry pit.
$1,500,000
Site #2* Hillside Tr
Egg Harbor, 54209
True North Real Estate LLC
8Picture(s)
1.17Acre
Visits:608
A rare offering! Located just a short distance from downtown Egg Harbor and the newly renovated Alpine Resort, these beautiful blufftop homesites are waiting for your architect to design your extraordinary Door County home. Stunning views of Green Bay, Chambers Island and across to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
$1,250,000Sold for 1,100,000.00 on 01/30/24
Site #1* Hillside Tr
Egg Harbor, 54209
True North Real Estate LLC
9Picture(s)
1.63Acre
Visits:953
Freshly cut water view! New on the market! Alpine Bluff Site #1 is the last of the Alpine Bluff lots to be released. Located just a short distance from downtown Egg Harbor and the newly renovated Alpine Resort, this beautiful blufftop homesite is waiting for your architect to design your Door County home. Stunning views of Green Bay, Chambers Island and across to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
$1,100,000
Site #4* Hillside Tr
Egg Harbor, 54209
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
2.04Acre
Visits:525
THE VIEW HAS NOW BEEN CUT AND IT IS SPECTACULAR! A rare offering! Located just a short distance from downtown Egg Harbor and the newly renovated Alpine Resort, this beautiful blufftop homesite is waiting for your architect to design your Door County home. Stunning views of Green Bay, Chambers Island and across to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
$975,000Sold for 850,000.00 on 09/03/24
1802 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704
Visits:248
NEW CONSTRUCTION/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.
$489,900
Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704
Visits:334
NEW CONSTRUCTION/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.
$489,900
1902 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704
Visits:241
UNDER CONSTRUCTION/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.
$479,900
1901 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
2 Car GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,704
Visits:221
UNDER CONSTRUCTION/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.
$479,900
Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
1.5 GarageParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,564
Visits:276
NEW CONSTRUCTION/PLAN C. 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.
$469,900
2902 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,050
Visits:193
NEW CONSTRUCTION/PLAN B. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$339,900
2901 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,050
Visits:221
NEW CONSTRUCTION/PLAN B. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$339,900
Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,050
Visits:314
NEW CONSTRUCTION/PLAN B. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$339,900
3101 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,050
Visits:183
UNDER CONSTRUCTION/PLAN B. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$329,900
3102 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
2Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
1,050
Visits:237
UNDER CONSTRUCTION/PLAN B. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$329,900
Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
1Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
OtherParking(s)
6Picture(s)
790
Visits:209
NEW CONSTRUCTION/PLAN A. 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 - 1,580 sq ft. Designed for easy living with open concept living/kitchen, first floor laundry hook-ups, large windows and 9' ceilings.
$289,900
#12 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.23Acre
Visits:205
UNIT #12 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$200,000
#14 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.31Acre
Visits:215
UNIT #14 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$200,000
#15 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.40Acre
Visits:174
UNIT #15 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$200,000
#13 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.23Acre
Visits:196
UNIT #13 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$190,000Sold for 190,000.00 on 11/25/24
#17 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.57Acre
Visits:286
UNIT #17 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$190,000Sold for 190,000.00 on 09/16/24
#16 Choke Cherry Ln
Fish Creek, 54212
True North Real Estate LLC
10Picture(s)
1.48Acre
Visits:217
UNIT #16 Eagle Ledge, a Site Condominium. Build your Door County dream home in this highly desirable location just south of downtown Fish Creek. Eagle Ledge is comprised of 16 private homesites nestled into a beautiful natural setting on the former Redmann Family legacy property. This new site condominium is adjacent to the to-be-expanded Fish Creek Park.
$190,000Sold for 190,000.00 on 09/16/24