Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,729 sqft$752/sqft
12438 Lafave Rd, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Single FamilyProperty Type
6 acresLot Size
$752/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful private setting on Island Lake on the Manitowish Chain of 10 Lakes! 500+ feet of sand frontage (around a point) with 6+/- acres offers a beautiful building site to build your dream Up North Home! There are several building site areas which could work for a walk-out lower level and there is a gorgeous park like level setting down by the lake which is perfect for a great recreation/picnic/game area. One level living with 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room with wood burning stone fireplace,...Beautiful private setting on Island Lake on the Manitowish Chain of 10 Lakes! 500+ feet of sand frontage (around a point) with 6+/- acres offers a beautiful building site to build your dream Up North Home! There are several building site areas which could work for a walk-out lower level and there is a gorgeous park like level setting down by the lake which is perfect for a great recreation/picnic/game area. One level living with 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room with wood burning stone fireplace, kitchen, finished utility room, primary bedroom with primary bath, 3 other bedrooms and full bath. Home can be used while you build and then become a guest home! Home needs some updating. Attached 1 car garage and detached 2 car garage plus garden shed. Great location with easy access off of USH 51 and minutes from downtown Manitowish Waters and the paved bike trail system. Come Up North where you can recreate all year long! Off water lot available across the street see MLS 212868!
  • Listed by: LINDA LONG TEAM 715.543.2544 linda@redmanrealtygroup.com • REDMAN REALTY GROUP, LLC
Listing closed: 10/05/2025 07:00 PM • Source: Greater Northwoods MLS, MLS#: 213124

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,151,500

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Manitowish Waters, WI

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Location

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Property Information for 12438 Lafave Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,819 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Vilas County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: General Business
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 6.00 AC / 261,360 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Manitowish Waters take USH 51 south to left on Old 51 Rd to left on Island Lake Rd to left on La Fave Rd to property on right.
  • Latitude: 46.106106
  • Longitude: -89.786181
  • Township: VI Boulder Junction
  • Water Body Name: ISLAND
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 4-505
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,819.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: VI North Lakeland
  • High School: ON Lakeland Union
  • Middle Or Junior School: VI North Lakeland
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 513.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 513
  • Frontage Type: Lakefront
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 261360.0
  • Public Survey Range: E6
  • Public Survey Section: 19
  • Public Survey Township: 42
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1729.0
  • Building Area Total: 1729.0
  • Living Area: 1729.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 15'11x14'3
  • Level: First
  • Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 15'11x11'10
  • Level: First
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 11'7x11'10
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 12x11'4
  • Level: First
  • Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Dimensions: 12'11x10'7
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Dimensions: 18'3x23'1
  • Level: First
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 9
  • Dimensions: 11'2x11'10
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom

Property History for 12438 Lafave Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2025

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #213124

$1,300,000
Oct 2, 2025

Pending

Greater Northwoods MLS #213124

Oct 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915474768

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2025

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #213124

$1,300,000
10/02/2025

Pending

Greater Northwoods MLS #213124

10/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915474768

$1,300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12438 Lafave Road

Taxable ValueLand$554,500Additions$350,900Total$905,400
Tax Record2025$4,773 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size279,655 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyVILASAPN4-505

Schools near 12438 Lafave Road

This home is within Lakeland Uhs School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Lakeland Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lakeland High School
Public9 to 12

Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA)
Charter9 to 12

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