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Off Market Nov 2022 for $385K

$491,122

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,482/mo

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1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

About this home

Move-in ready cabin with level lot in excellent condition. Huge deck. Updates: Well and holding tank 2007, Plumbing 2007, bathroom remodel 2007, 2 bedrooms in cabin, separate bunkhouse sleeps 5, furnace and ductwork 2007-2008, windows 2009, deck 2009/2021, finished basement 2015, kitchen island 2018, landscaping 2020-2021, main room flooring 2019, carpet bedrooms 2022, roof (cabin and bunkhouse) 2020, dock 2020. Option to purchase furnished.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

Listed by Cristina Young • Edina Realty

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6262956

Redfin Estimate

$491,122

$106K since sold in November 2022$31K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($454K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$440,000
A
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
1984 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$425,000
B
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
2063 Bystrom Ln, Luck, WI 54853
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$530,000
C
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
2151 Bone Lake Pt W, Milltown, WI 54858
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$835,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,464 sq ft
2140 Bone Lake Pt, Milltown, WI 54858
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$175,000
E
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
109 Basil St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$319,900
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
2049 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

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Market trends in 54810, WI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$375K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$250,000
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
720 167th Ave, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
$399,999
2 beds1 bath689 sq ft
1990 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
$74,900
3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft
113 Tilltag Dr #71, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
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Sale history for 1978 81st St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 23, 2022

Sold

$385,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6262956

Nov 14, 2022

Pending

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Nov 9, 2022

Sold

$385,000

Sep 20, 2022

Listed

$400,000

Public Records

Dec 26, 2007

Sold

$205,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3369394

Jul 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Apr 29, 2007

Listed

$219,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3028047

Jun 2, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2005

Listed

$184,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2184949

Jul 15, 2004

Listing Removed

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Aug 25, 2003

Listed

$199,900

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,597 (+2.7%)

$176,800 + $213,300

$390,100

2024

$3,502 (−7.2%)

$176,800 + $213,300

$390,100

2023

$3,773 (+5.0%)

$216,600 + $116,800

$333,400

2022

$3,591 (+23.4%)

$149,600 + $81,300

$230,900

2021

$2,911 (+2.8%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2020

$2,832 (+0.6%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2019

$2,814 (−11.6%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2018

$3,183 (+9.9%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2016

$2,897 (+6.1%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2014

$2,731 (−7.6%)

$111,200 + $74,300

$185,500

2013

$2,955

$111,200 + $74,300

$185,500

Tax history for 1978 81st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,597 (+2.7%)

$176,800 + $213,300

$390,100

2024

$3,502 (−7.2%)

$176,800 + $213,300

$390,100

2023

$3,773 (+5.0%)

$216,600 + $116,800

$333,400

2022

$3,591 (+23.4%)

$149,600 + $81,300

$230,900

2021

$2,911 (+2.8%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2020

$2,832 (+0.6%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2019

$2,814 (−11.6%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2018

$3,183 (+9.9%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2016

$2,897 (+6.1%)

$111,200 + $62,300

$173,500

2014

$2,731 (−7.6%)

$111,200 + $74,300

$185,500

2013

$2,955

$111,200 + $74,300

$185,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.42 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

026016530000

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 Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Asphalt

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 16x24
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 10x10
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Dimensions: 8x11
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 16x10
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 16x24
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 10x10
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Dimensions: 8x11
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Other
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Guest House, Storage
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Foundation Area: 480
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Big Blake Lake
Waterfront Num: 600090855
Lake Acres: 208
Lake Bottom: Sand
Lake Classification: Not Applicable
Lake Depth: 14
Waterfront Feet: 108
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No

Property Information
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,156
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 676
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 480
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Bunk House, Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 676
Below Grade Finished Area: 350
Amenities: Deck,Kitchen Window

Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x183x108x189
Road Frontage Type: City Street

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,911
Tax Year: 2022
Tax With Assessments: $2,911

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Financial Information
Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Holding Tank, Private Sewer
Fuel: Propane

Location

School Information
High School District: Unity
School District Number: W238
School District Phone: 715-825-3515

Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 8 - North on 100 Street - East on 190th Street - North on 81st Street
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 026016530000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1026
Main Level Finished Area: 676.0000
Age Of Property: 67
Levels: One

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Schools

Unity Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 6.7mi

5/10

Unity Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi

7/10

Unity High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Balsam Lake, WI • 54810

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$467,000 – $565,000

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Home values near 1978 81st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1955 S Baker Road, Balsam Lake, WI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$291,266
1963 S Baker Road, Balsam Lake, WI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$352,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
1952 S Baker Road, Balsam Lake, WI 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$625,780
1962 S Baker Road, Balsam Lake, WI - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$357,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
1972 S Baker Road, Balsam Lake, WI - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$503,742
819 197th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$352,310

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