540 Big Bay Rd

La Pointe, WI 54850

$965,000
Price
3
Beds
1,528 Sq. Ft.
$632 / Sq. Ft.
1,528
Sq. Ft.
$632
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of...This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of the coast, and a newer dock and staircase leads to your sandy beach. Inside, a large loft offers flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, a home office, or recreation area. Upper-level bedrooms feature private walkout balconies. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Superior can be seen from every room. Set on three separate lots totaling over 8 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. Enjoy easy access to Madeline Island's shops, restaurants, and attractions while savoring the tranquility and serenity of your own private lakeside sanctuary.
  1. Listed by Sally North • eXp Realty, LLC- WI
    P: (608)-235-4235 sally.north@exprealty.com

Property Details for 540 Big Bay Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
View
Lake Superior
Waterfront Features
Lake Superior
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 06/25/2026 08:06 PM

Property Details for 540 Big Bay Road

StatusActive
MLS #6126352
Days on Market1
Taxes$17,099 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1985
Lot Size8.20 AC / 357,191 SF
CountyAshland County
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Building Information for 540 Big Bay Road

Stories2Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size8.20 AC / 357,191 SF

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Property Information for 540 Big Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take a left off the ferry dock and follow Big Bay Rd to fire # 540 about 1 mile.
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -91
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Sand,Shore-Accessible,Elevation-Low,Shore-Beach
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 456
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Bayfield (WI) #315
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 014-00116-1701, 014-00116-1702, 014-00116-1703
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,099.01
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1 CERTIFIED SURVEY 461 PT GOVT LOT 3 20-50N-R3W & PT NE NW 29-50N-R3W
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1528.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1528.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 456x556x456x551
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 35x35
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
Utilities
  • Sewer: Holding Tank
  • Water Body Name: Lake Superior
  • Water Source: Private, Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wood, Electric
  • Interior Features: Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Bar,Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Utility Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 20.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-06-25
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Xcel Energy
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 540 Big Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6126352

$965,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6126352

$965,000

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

Public Records for 540 Big Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$331,100Additions$338,300Total$669,400
Tax Record2024$14,544 ($1,212 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size162,043 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyASHLANDAPN014-00116-1701

Schools near 540 Big Bay Road

This home is within Bayfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
La Pointe Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Bayfield Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bayfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bayfield Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
La Pointe Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Bayfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bayfield High School
Public9 to 12

Bayfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 540 Big Bay Road, La Pointe, WI 54850

540 Big Bay Road is a single family home for sale in La Pointe, WI 54850. This property was listed for sale on June 25, 2026 by eXp Realty, LLC- WI, it's currently listed at $965,000. This listing's school district is Bayfield School District. Nearby schools include La Pointe Elementary School, Bayfield Middle School and Bayfield High School. 540 Big Bay Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,528 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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