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281 Sumner Ave, Chetek, WI 54728
About this home
Rustic log cottage on fabulous stretch of water on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. Located on edge of town for easy access to stores, restaurants, etc. There is a pole shed that acts as garage and is a wonderful spot to store recreational toys & equipment.
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Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Asphalt
- Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- Description: Main Floor Full Bath
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room 5 Information
- Room Dimensions: 7 X 6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 17 X 9
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Dimensions: 6 X 6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room 13 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
- Room Level: Main
- Room 14 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room 15 Information
- Room Dimensions: 7 X 6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 16 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
- Room Level: Main
- Room 17 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 17 X 9
- Room Level: Main
- Room 18 Information
- Room Dimensions: 6 X 6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 19 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
- Room Level: Main
- Room 20 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: Crawl Space
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: None
- Cooling Information: None
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Informal Dining Room
- Appliances: Range
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Log
- Foundation Area: 560
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake Front
- Water Body Name: Prairie Lake (600083858)
- Waterfront Num: 600083858
- Lake Acres: 1,408
- Lake Bottom: Sand
- Lake Classification: Not Applicable
- Lake Depth: 16
- Waterfront Feet: 74
- Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
- Property Information
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Pole Building
- Above Grade Finished Area: 560
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 294 X 70
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,160
- Tax Year: 2012
- Tax With Assessments: $3,160
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Fuel: Other
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area
- School District Number: 1080
- School District Phone: 715-924-2226
- Location Information
- Directions: Chetek Main Street, North on County M past cemetary. Left (West) on Sumner Ave to property on left.
- Map Coordinate: 5-a1
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.47 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Barron County
- APN: 211111120000
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 560
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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