x X Garbutt Island

740,520 / 17
Lot Size / Acres

Description

This extraordinary 17-acre island is located in Lake Chetac, just north of Birchwood, and presents an exceptional opportunity to create a lasting legacy. You can build your own sanctuary on this island or use it as an investment opportunity. The island has electricity running to it, and it comes with a lot on the lakeshore for easy access to the island.This extraordinary 17-acre island is located in Lake Chetac, just north of Birchwood, and presents an exceptional opportunity to create a lasting legacy. You can build your own sanctuary on this island or use it as an investment opportunity. The island has electricity running to it, and it comes with a lot on the lakeshore for easy access to the island.
  1. Listed by Epique Realty
  2. Listed by Epique Realty

Property Details for X X Garbutt Island

Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Zoning Jurisdiction
Forestry
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 11:06 AM

Property Details for X X Garbutt Island

StatusActive
MLS #6741837
Days on Market2
Taxes$3,048 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size17.00 AC
CountySawyer County

Location

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Building Information for X X Garbutt Island

Lot Size17.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$6,346 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,092

Property Taxes

$254

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for X X Garbutt Island

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Birchwood
  • County Or Parish: Sawyer
  • County: Sawyer-WI
  • Directions: Hwy 53 N approx 61 miles to Right on 26th Ave to Left on 22nd St to Right on 28th Ave to Left on Hwy 48 to Left on Co Rd F to Right on W Hummingbird Lane to Right on Wren Lane
  • Latitude: 45.6982088445
  • Longitude: -91.5082682571
  • Nbr of Acres: 2400
  • Lake Name: Not Applicable
  • PLAT: 28
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Birchwood
  • City and Location Text: Birchwood(WI)
  • Postal Code: 54817
  • State Or Province: WI
  • Public Survey Township: 37
  • Topography: Other
  • Water Body Name: Lake Chetac
  • Waterfront Footage: 600015738
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 008937195219
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 008937085501
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,048.00
  • Tax Legal Description: GOVT LOT 5 GARBUTT ISLAND
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 3048
School Information
  • High School District: 1707 - Birchwood
  • School District Number: 1707
  • School District Phone: 7153543471
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 17.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Program Acres Total: 0
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Development Amenity Type: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement YN: No

Property History for X X Garbutt Island

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6741837

$1,250,000—
Jun 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6741837

—
Jun 19, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6655359

—
May 2, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6655359

$1,250,000—
Jan 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6655359

$1,500,000—
Jan 20, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6530699

—
May 5, 2024

Off Market

NorthStar #6479664

—
May 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6530699

$1,500,000—
Feb 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6479664

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6741837

$1,250,000
06/19/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6741837

—
06/19/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6655359

—
05/02/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6655359

$1,250,000
01/30/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6655359

$1,500,000
01/20/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6530699

—
05/05/2024

Off Market

NorthStar #6479664

—
05/04/2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6530699

$1,500,000
02/05/2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6479664

$1,500,000

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Schools near X X Garbutt Island

This home is within Birchwood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Birchwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Birchwood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Charter7 to 12

Birchwood High School
Public9 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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X X Garbutt Island is a 17 ac of land for sale in Birchwood, WI 54817. This property was listed for sale on June 19, 2025 by Epique Realty, it's currently listed at $1,250,000. This listing's school district is Birchwood School District. Nearby schools include Birchwood Elementary School, Birchwood Middle School and Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School. X X Garbutt Island is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 17 ac of land on a 740,520 sq. ft. / 17 acres lot.

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