Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,050 sqft
518 8th Ave, Shell Lake, WI 54871
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$167/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to a charming home nestled in the heart of Shell Lake, offering both comfort and convenience. With two beds and one full bath on a large, fenced-in corner lot, the home offers comfortable living for small families, couples, or singles. Sip your morning coffee or unwind in the evening with a good book in the beautiful four-season room. This space is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying a quiet, cozy afternoon. The full, unfinished basement offers potential to add a rec room,...Welcome to a charming home nestled in the heart of Shell Lake, offering both comfort and convenience. With two beds and one full bath on a large, fenced-in corner lot, the home offers comfortable living for small families, couples, or singles. Sip your morning coffee or unwind in the evening with a good book in the beautiful four-season room. This space is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying a quiet, cozy afternoon. The full, unfinished basement offers potential to add a rec room, home gym, or additional living space. The generous lot size provides ample room for gardening, summer barbecues, or a playground for the kids, a perfect blend of utility and leisure. Minutes away from the PreK-12 school, and a few blocks from the heart of Shell Lake, this house is ideally located to take advantage of local amenities and attractions, including the beautiful Shell Lake beach. Whether it's a picnic, a stroll, or watching community activities, there is something here for everyone.

Listing Agent

  1. Katie J Folstad

    Katie J Folstad

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    katie.folstad@cbrealty.com

    P: (715) 635-4600

    M: (715) 529-2915

Listing closed: 03/05/2026 12:17 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 6655490

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$175,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Shell Lake, WI

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Location

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Sold By Non-MLS

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Property Information for 518 8th Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,157 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Dobie & Stratton Add
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Shell Lake
  • County Or Parish: Washburn
  • County: Washburn-WI
  • Directions: In Shell Lake; County Hwy B (6th Avenue) West 0.7 miles to right turn onto 8th Avenue, property is immediately on right. Corner of B and 8th Ave.
  • Latitude: 45.745698
  • Longitude: -91.933926
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Shell Lake
  • City and Location Text: Shell Lake(WI)
  • Postal Code: 54871
  • State Or Province: WI
  • Public Survey Township: 38
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 652822381326515240810500
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,157.00
  • Tax Legal Description: DOBIE & STRATTON ADD W1/2 LOT 4 & LOT 5 BLOCK D DOC# 398181 TERM DOC# 398182 TOD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 1157
School Information
  • High School District: 1920 - Shell Lake
  • School District Number: 1920
  • School District Phone: 7154687816
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1050.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1050.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 132x99
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1050
  • Building Area Total: 1947.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1050
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 897
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Area: 897.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Full, Concrete
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 16x20
  • Garage Square Feet: 320
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Bathroom, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Sun Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9x6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8x4
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 24x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room

Property History for 518 8th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2026

Sold

NorthStar #6655490

Mar 4, 2025

Pending

NorthStar #6655490

Mar 4, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6655490

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2026

Sold

NorthStar #6655490

03/04/2025

Pending

NorthStar #6655490

03/04/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6655490

$175,000

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

Public Records for 518 8th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$14,000Additions$108,000Total$122,000
Tax Record2025$1,399 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWASHBURNAPN65-282-2-38-13-26-5 15-240-810500

Schools near 518 8th Avenue

This home is within Shell Lake School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shell Lake Primary (K-2) School
PublicPK to 2

Shell Lake Elementary School
Public3 to 6

Shell Lake Jr/Sr High School
Public7 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 518 8th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI 54871
$175,000
2
1,050
13,068
$100,000
13,068
1,720,620
12,632
20,909
$58,500
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