487 Idlewild Road

1,260 Sq. Ft.
$437 / Sq. Ft.
1,260
Sq. Ft.
$437
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This up north paradise is a rare find! Quintessential lakefront log cabin is loaded with updates yet retains all the rustic charm you've been dreaming about! Situated on just over 7 wooded acres with 388 ft of sandy frontage on Fortune Lake's Second Lake, this cedar log cottage has new septic and features 2 bedrooms, plenty of storage, brick fireplace, attached garage, deck overlooking the water, boathouse, plus sauna. Want friends and family to join you? No problem! There's an awesome detached guesthouse...This up north paradise is a rare find! Quintessential lakefront log cabin is loaded with updates yet retains all the rustic charm you've been dreaming about! Situated on just over 7 wooded acres with 388 ft of sandy frontage on Fortune Lake's Second Lake, this cedar log cottage has new septic and features 2 bedrooms, plenty of storage, brick fireplace, attached garage, deck overlooking the water, boathouse, plus sauna. Want friends and family to join you? No problem! There's an awesome detached guesthouse with kitchenette, too.
  1. Listed by CINDI STREHLOW • STEPHENS REAL ESTATE
    P: (906)-221-1094 C: (906)-221-1094 strehlowcindi@gmail.com

Property Details for 487 Idlewild Road

Architectural Style
Log Home, Cottage
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake, Waterfront, Beach Access, Beach Front
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 06/09/2022 11:00 PM

Property Details for 487 Idlewild Road

StatusClosed
MLS #50072534
Days on Market6
Taxes$3,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1921
Lot Size7.05 AC / 307,098 SF
CountyIron County

Location

Listing Courtesy of STEPHENS REAL ESTATE

Sold By STEPHENS REAL ESTATE-IRON RIVER

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Building Information for 487 Idlewild Road

Stories1Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size7.05 AC / 307,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,117 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,796

Property Taxes

$322

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 487 Idlewild Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Idlewild Rd
  • Directions: US2 west to south on Bible Camp Rd, right on Idlewild Rd, look for property's mailbox on the right, then go a bit further to home on the left.
  • Latitude: 46.080172
  • Longitude: -88.422855
  • MLS Area Major: Crystal Falls Twp (36005)
  • Water Body Name: Fortune Lake #2
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 00228403900, 00228403925
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,861.90
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 388.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.05
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1260.0
  • Building Area Total: 2520.0
  • Living Area: 1260.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1921
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 8x11
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 15x17
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 17.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 11x14
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 11x13
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Dimensions: 20x10
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 487 Idlewild Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #50072534

$550,000
May 6, 2022

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50072534

Apr 30, 2022

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50072534

$595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #50072534

$550,000
05/06/2022

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #50072534

04/30/2022

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #50072534

$595,000

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

Public Records for 487 Idlewild Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$145,100Total-
Tax Record2025$3,040 ($253 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,232 SqFtLot Size114,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningWRCountyIRONAPN002-284-039-25

Schools near 487 Idlewild Road

This home is within Forest Park School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Park School
PublicPK to 12

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