1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Closed 5/20/16

Last Sold Price

$290,000

4 beds2 baths2,800 sqft$104/sqft

1561 Watersmeet Lake Rd, Eagle River, WI 54521

Description

Stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bath custom built home on 16 acres. The setting is heavily wooded and very private and is under 5 miles to Eagle River. You enter the home to lovely beech and maple flooring and a maple staircase. The open concept first floor has the kitchen opening up to the living area. The 10' ceilings and a wall of south facing windows give the home an open and airy feel and lots of passive solar heat. On the main floor, there is one bedroom that is presently used as a den. Upstairs, you...Stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bath custom built home on 16 acres. The setting is heavily wooded and very private and is under 5 miles to Eagle River. You enter the home to lovely beech and maple flooring and a maple staircase. The open concept first floor has the kitchen opening up to the living area. The 10' ceilings and a wall of south facing windows give the home an open and airy feel and lots of passive solar heat. On the main floor, there is one bedroom that is presently used as a den. Upstairs, you will find 3 more bedrooms and another full bath. There are 3 walk-in closets in the home, too. There is plenty of room for growth in the full unfinished basement and a roughed in mother-in-law unit above the attached garage. Off of the basement, there is a wonderful greenhouse. There is one attached 2 car garage and another 4 car detached garage with heated workshop. The 16 acres is all high land and offers a mixture of hardwoods and pine.

LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2016 07:00 PM

Listed by JAMES MULLEADY • Brokerage DRE #7771 - 91 • SHOREWEST - EAGLE RIVER
P: (715) 617-8581 jim@28lakes.com

Property Details for 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

147975

Days on Market

435

Taxes

$2,714 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1990

Lot Size

16.08 AC / 700,445 SF

County

Vilas County

Architectural Style

Two Story

Has Waterfront

Zoning Description

Residential

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Building Information for 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size16.08 AC / 700,445 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,474

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Property Information for 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Hwy 45 N. to left on Hwy G 1.5 miles to left on Watersmeet Lake Road, veer right at Balsam, then left on Watersmeet Lake Road to 1561.
Latitude: 45.927124

Longitude: -89.296637
Township: VI Lincoln

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 1477, 1478
Tax Annual Amount: $2,714.00

Tax Year: 2015

School Information

Elementary School: VI Northland Pines-ER
High School: VI Northland Pines

Middle Or Junior School: VI Northland Pines

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Detached, Garage, Heated Garage

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.circlepix.com/home2/JCQ2CA

Property

Lot Information

Direction Faces: South
Lot Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Wooded

Lot Size Square Feet: 700445.0
Public Survey Range: 10
Public Survey Section: 30
Public Survey Township: 40
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2800.0
Building Area Total: 2800.0

Living Area: 2800.0
Property Attached: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1990

Building Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Levels: Two

Roof: Composition, Shingle
Stories: 2

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breakers

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Park
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Garden

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry

Has Basement: Yes
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: No
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Information

Room 1

Dimensions: 14x12
Level: Second

Type: Bedroom

Room 2

Dimensions: 7x7
Level: First

Room 3

Dimensions: 15x7
Level: First

Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Level: Second
Type: Bathroom

Room 5

Level: First
Type: Bathroom

Room 6

Dimensions: 18x10
Level: First

Type: Kitchen

Room 7

Dimensions: 17x13
Level: Second

Type: Master Bedroom

Room 8

Dimensions: 17x17
Level: First

Type: Living Room

Room 9

Dimensions: 12x13
Level: First

Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Dimensions: 14x12
Level: Second

Type: Bedroom

Room 11

Dimensions: 12x10
Level: First

Property History for 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 19, 2016	Sold Greater Northwoods MLS #147975	$290,000	—
May 5, 2016	Contingent Greater Northwoods MLS #147975		—
Mar 12, 2015	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #147975	$339,000	—
Feb 9, 2010	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #107642	$354,900	—
Dec 1, 2009	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #107642	$354,900	—
Oct 31, 2009	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #102445	$354,900	—
May 4, 2009	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #102445	$354,900	—
Oct 22, 2008	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #84664	$394,588	—
May 28, 2008	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #84664	$394,588	—
Dec 3, 2002	Sold Greater Northwoods MLS #38229	$265,000	—
May 9, 2002	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #38229	$279,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/19/2016	Sold Greater Northwoods MLS #147975	$290,000
05/05/2016	Contingent Greater Northwoods MLS #147975	—
03/12/2015	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #147975	$339,000
02/09/2010	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #107642	$354,900
12/01/2009	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #107642	$354,900
10/31/2009	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #102445	$354,900
05/04/2009	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #102445	$354,900
10/22/2008	Off Market Greater Northwoods MLS #84664	$394,588
05/28/2008	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #84664	$394,588
12/03/2002	Sold Greater Northwoods MLS #38229	$265,000
05/09/2002	Listed (Active) Greater Northwoods MLS #38229	$279,500

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

Public Records for 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$83,000Additions$381,400Total$464,400

Tax Record2025$2,673 ($223 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size700,445 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyVILASAPN14-1477

Schools near 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road

This home is within Northland Pines School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River	Public - Nearby school	PK to 6	2.1 mi
8/10	Northland Pines High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	2.2 mi
5/10	Northland Pines Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	2.1 mi
7/10	School of Options & Applied Research High	Charter - Choice school	8 to 12	2.1 mi
5/10	Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain	Public - Nearby school	PK to 4	9.5 mi
10/10	Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC)	Charter - Nearby school	PK to 4	9.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River PublicPK to 6 Nearby school	2.1 mi
8/10	Northland Pines High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
5/10	Northland Pines Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	2.1 mi
7/10	School of Options & Applied Research High Charter8 to 12 Choice school	2.1 mi
5/10	Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain PublicPK to 4 Nearby school	9.5 mi
10/10	Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (NPMLC) CharterPK to 4 Nearby school	9.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1561 Watersmeet Lake Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$290,000	4	2	2,800	700,445
1567 Watersmeet Lake Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$133,000	–	–	–	196,891
1539 Watersmeet Lake Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	–	–	–	–	43,996
5371 Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$17,000	–	–	–	244,372
1525 Watersmeet Lake Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$168,000	3	2	1,577	66,647
5385 Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	–	–	–	–	220,849
5354 Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	–	–	–	–	217,800
5304 Balsam Lane South, Eagle River, WI 54521	$369,000	–	–	–	359,806
5374 Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$40,400	–	–	–	65,776
5323 Balsam Lane South, Eagle River, WI 54521	$575,000	3	2	1,415	158,123
5331 Balsam Lane South, Eagle River, WI 54521	$530,000	3	3	1,857	88,862
5341 Balsam Lane South, Eagle River, WI 54521	$149,000	–	–	–	142,877
5309 Balsam Lane South, Eagle River, WI 54521	$489,500	3	2	2,060	70,567
On Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$35,000	–	–	–	566,280
1520 Watersmeet Lake Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$128,000	2	1	910	43,560
5360 Logging Road, Eagle River, WI 54521	$8,000	–	–	–	1,821,244

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