Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,725 sqft
8403 Desperation Rd, Mercer, WI 54547
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.46 acresLot Size
2005Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful Log Sided 3 bedroom 2 bath home on the North end of Long Lake! Fabulous views of Long Lake from the great room with floor to ceiling windows and patio doors to the lakeside deck. The 19great room features a large living space with wood burning field stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, canister lighting, tile floor and lakeside dining area. The kitchen boasts plenty of counter/cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. The loft offers...Beautiful Log Sided 3 bedroom 2 bath home on the North end of Long Lake! Fabulous views of Long Lake from the great room with floor to ceiling windows and patio doors to the lakeside deck. The 19great room features a large living space with wood burning field stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, canister lighting, tile floor and lakeside dining area. The kitchen boasts plenty of counter/cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. The loft offers great lakeviews from the sitting area as well as a master bedroom with walk-in closet, master bath with walk-in tile shower and a balcony! The unfinished basement is plumbed and wired waiting for your finishing touches, washer/dryer and patio doors for easy lake access. All this sits on 5.46 acres with approx. 520 ft ftg, floater pier that stays year round and a detached 2 car garage!
  • Listed by: JUDITH HOULE 715.476.2111 judihoule@yahoo.com • CENTURY 21 PIERCE REALTY - MERCER
Listing closed: 09/30/2021 07:00 PM • Source: Greater Northwoods MLS, MLS#: 191700

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$567,500

Avg days on market

115

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

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Property Information for 8403 Desperation Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,403 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Iron County
  • Architectural Style: Chalet Alpine
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 5.46 AC / 237,838 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 51 North to Right on J to Left on H. Stay Straight on G to Left on Collins Road to Slight Right on Desperation to sign and property on Left.
  • Latitude: 46.281303
  • Longitude: -90.029259
  • Township: IR Oma
  • Water Body Name: LONG
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 014-0954-0100
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,403.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: IR Hurley K-12
  • High School: IR Hurley
  • Middle Or Junior School: IR Hurley
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 520.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 520
  • Frontage Type: Lakefront
  • Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 237838.0
  • Public Survey Range: 4E
  • Public Survey Section: 20
  • Public Survey Township: 44N
  • Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1585.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1140.0
  • Building Area Total: 1585.0
  • Living Area: 2725.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Log Siding
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Utilities: Phone Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane, Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 14x12
Room 2
  • Type: Great Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 29x19
Room 3
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 14x22
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 26x28
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x12
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x10
Room 7
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 26x12
Room 8
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Level: First
Room 9
  • Type: Master Bathroom
  • Level: Second
Room 10
  • Type: Loft
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13x10

Property History for 8403 Desperation Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2021

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

$515,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Contingent

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

—
Jun 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2021

Sold

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

$515,000
09/29/2021

Contingent

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

—
06/23/2021

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwoods MLS #191700

$525,000

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Schools near 8403 Desperation Road

This home is within Hurley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hurley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hurley High School
Public6 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8403 Desperation Road, Mercer, WI 54547
$515,000
3
2,725
237,838
$45,000
–
–
–
252,648
$85,000
–
–
–
252,648
–
–
–
–
252,648
$95,000
–
–
–
223,898
$195,900
2
744
56,628

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