Listed by Michael Carlson • Edina Realty, Corp. - St Croix Falls. Bought with Edina Realty, Corp. - St Croix Falls.
Off Market Dec 2023 for $560K
$768,639
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,681/mo
3
bd
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3 ba
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3,440
sq ft
1938 81 St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
About this home
Public Remarks: What a beautiful spot on the lake! Huge double lot with 206 ft of lake frontage. As you drive in you?ll feel the extra space and privacy that this lake home offers. Step inside to a great lake home layout complete with vaulted living room with expansive lakeside windows, main floor master bedroom with a dream attached bathroom, spacious upper-level bedrooms, and a sunroom for relaxing and watching the sunrise. The lower level has a walkout family room, wet bar, and large non-conforming 4th bedroom. Down at the lake enjoy great swimming and fishing right off the dock. You?ll feel like you?re in your own private oasis! Only 90 minutes from the metro. This is a must-see lake home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Carlson• Edina Realty, Corp. - St Croix Falls
Bought with Michael Carlson• Edina Realty, Corp. - St Croix Falls
Live the lake life you've wanted on Big Blake Lake in Balsam Lake WI! Only 1.5hours from the metro this nearly 3200 sq foot home has 3 very large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 206' of lakeshore. There are two decks. Upper deck is 800sq feet and has a power Sun Setter awning. The lower level walk out leads to a 330 sq ft deck. There is a wet bar, a hot tub room and a tuck under garage. There is no shortage of storage with 10 closets in this home. Oversized 2 car detached garage too!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4983490
May 16, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 23, 2018
Price Changed
$399,900
$116/sq ft
Jul 23, 2018
Listed
$419,900
$122/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1409677
Apr 20, 1999
Listing Removed
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Mar 17, 1999
Listed
$209,900
$61/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1259617
Jul 23, 1997
Listing Removed
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Apr 21, 1997
Listed
$187,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,279 (+2.7%)
$250,800 + $332,500
$583,300
2024
$5,139 (+1.1%)
$250,800 + $332,500
$583,300
2023
$5,083 (−27.7%)
$202,900 + $271,000
$473,900
2022
$7,031 (+19.6%)
$200,500 + $274,300
$474,800
2021
$5,880 (−0.7%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2020
$5,919 (+1.1%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2019
$5,856 (−14.6%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2018
$6,856 (+12.6%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2016
$6,088 (+2.8%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2014
$5,921 (−7.6%)
$156,200 + $248,500
$404,700
2013
$6,409
$156,200 + $248,500
$404,700
Tax history for 1938 81 St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,279 (+2.7%)
$250,800 + $332,500
$583,300
2024
$5,139 (+1.1%)
$250,800 + $332,500
$583,300
2023
$5,083 (−27.7%)
$202,900 + $271,000
$473,900
2022
$7,031 (+19.6%)
$200,500 + $274,300
$474,800
2021
$5,880 (−0.7%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2020
$5,919 (+1.1%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2019
$5,856 (−14.6%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2018
$6,856 (+12.6%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2016
$6,088 (+2.8%)
$156,200 + $217,500
$373,700
2014
$5,921 (−7.6%)
$156,200 + $248,500
$404,700
2013
$6,409
$156,200 + $248,500
$404,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Polk County
APN
026016340000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces (Total): 2
Garage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17 x 13
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 17 x 11
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Interior Features
Circuit Breakers
Room Information
Full, Finished, Walk Out/Outer Door, Block
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Living Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 17 x 11
Family Room Level: Lower
Family Room Length: 19 x 14
Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
Dining Room Level: Main
Exterior
Building Information
Building Type: 1.5 Story, 4-Season
Estimated Sq. Ft. Range: 3001-3500
Exterior
Exterior Features: Deck
Exterior: Wood
Property Information
Single-Family
Property Features
Body of Water: Big Blake Lake
Water Front
Water Features: 200-300 Ft., Lake, Waterfrontage on Lot
Lake Size: 208
Lake Depth: 14
Land Information
Acreage: >= 1/2
Lot Information
Lot Acreage: 0.77
Zoning: Residential,Shoreline
Financial
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $7,031
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Private Septic System, Well
Heating/Cooling: Central Air, Forced Air
Lp Gas
Location
Neighborhood Information
Municipality: BALSAM LAKE
Municipality Type: City
School Information
School District: Unity
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 026016340000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Excluded:Sellers Personal
Around this home
Schools
Unity Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
Unity Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
7/10
Unity High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$731,000 – $884,000
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