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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
7.05 acresLot Size
$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by CINDI STREHLOW• STEPHENS REAL ESTATE
•906-774-8570 (broker)
•frontdesk@stephensandassoc.com (broker)
Bought with STEPHEN REMONDINI• STEPHENS REAL ESTATE-IRON RIVER
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.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #10001322
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
$369,550
$293/sq ft
Jun 22, 2011
Listed
$389,500
$309/sq ft
+4
Exclusive Fortune Lake Parcel! In the family for almost 100 years this 7 acre wooded parcel with 388 feet of sugar sand beach is one of the finest parcels on the 430 acre chain of lakes. The original cedar log lodge was constructed in about 1922 with further upgrades in the 1950's. The "Stone House" guest cottage is rustic and very unique. The Boat house is rare and valuable as zoning will not permit any new boat houses. Well maintained and ready for use. Being sold as one parcel but zoning will allow it to be split.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,755 (−40.3%)
2024
$2,940 (+9.7%)
2023
$2,680 (+18.1%)
2022
$2,269 (+3.3%)
2021
$2,198
2020
$2,198 (+1.8%)
2019
$2,159 (+73.7%)
2008
$1,243
Tax history for 487 Idlewild Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,755 (−40.3%)
2024
$2,940 (+9.7%)
2023
$2,680 (+18.1%)
2022
$2,269 (+3.3%)
2021
$2,198
2020
$2,198 (+1.8%)
2019
$2,159 (+73.7%)
2008
$1,243
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
154 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Iron County
APN
002-284-039-25
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 1
Garage Type: Attached Garage, Electric In Garage
Parking: Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Rooms: Entry, First Floor Bedroom, Living Room, First Flr Full Bathroom, Other-See Remarks, Eat-In Kitchen
Appliances: Dryer, Other (See Remarks), Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 20 x 10
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 13
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 11 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full, Poured
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Log
Exterior Features: Deck
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Boat Facility, Lake Frontage, Lake/River Privileges, Water View, Waterfront, Beach Access, Beach Front
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Fortune Lake #2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1921
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1260
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Lot Size: 388,707
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 7.05
Roads: City/County
Frontage: 388
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $141,620
Total Tax Year: 2021
Total Tax Amount: $3,861.90
Summer Tax Year: 2021
Summer Tax Amount: $2,265.96
Winter Tax Year: 2021
Winter Tax Amount: $1,595.94
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas, Wood
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1260
School Information
School District: Forest Park School District
School District: Forest Park School District
Location Details
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Crystal Falls Twp
Mail City: Crystal Falls
Subdivision: none
Area (Municipality): Crystal Falls Twp (36005)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iron County
APN: 002-284-039-25
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
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Schools
Forest Park School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$589,000 – $713,000
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