This year-round ranch sits on a quiet parcel on the northwest shore of Torch Lake. Over two acres of this private and parklike setting is well landscaped and includes perennial and rain gardens. Adjacent to acres of public lands and on the snowmobile trail, it makes it the perfect recreational location. Torch Lake has a great fishery of largemouth and panfish. Main floor living room has nice windows overlooking the lake and a full-wall brick fireplace to add coziness and warmth; kitchen has windows facing the forest and an in-wall window opens to the living room. Basement sports a brick fireplace for a nice family room or rec room; an extra bedroom can be added for extra family space or guests. Basement has a walk-out to the lake front; living room opens to a NEW large deck to relax while enjoying the view. Attached garage and extra space detached garage gives room to store all your toys or to add extra living space. Roof is newer; stone chimney was recently done. Great potential!
TORCH LAKE HOME - Location is always important and this one is on the corner of Peace and Quiet! Wildlife will be the only traffic you have. This well maintained ranch home has a nice wide yard for the kids to play, sprinkled with trees for shade and privacy and blessed with a fenced in garden for flowers or vegetables. The easy walk to the lake on the gentle grass lawn meets Torch Lake with ease. Gentle water will be perfect for the fisherman and the kayak as it will glide across the smooth water. The house has a full sun porch on the lake side and a walk out basement. The livingroom has a full wall brick fire place that will add charm and warmth. The lower level also has a fireplace for the kids or man-cave. This property has so much to offer at this price, it is a steal of a deal. Come and see it today so you can enjoy the quiet tomorrow.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,015 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2024
$2,012 (−5.1%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2023
$2,119 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2022
$2,116 (−4.5%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2021
$2,215 (+8.9%)
$100,000 + $120,700
$220,700
2020
$2,033 (+0.6%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2019
$2,022 (+6.5%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2018
$1,899 (−0.7%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2017
$1,912 (−1.3%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2016
$1,937 (+5.7%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2014
$1,832 (−11.8%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2013
$2,078
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
Tax history for 5060 Wilsch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,015 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2024
$2,012 (−5.1%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2023
$2,119 (+0.2%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2022
$2,116 (−4.5%)
$100,000 + $147,900
$247,900
2021
$2,215 (+8.9%)
$100,000 + $120,700
$220,700
2020
$2,033 (+0.6%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2019
$2,022 (+6.5%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2018
$1,899 (−0.7%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2017
$1,912 (−1.3%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2016
$1,937 (+5.7%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2014
$1,832 (−11.8%)
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
2013
$2,078
$100,000 + $104,900
$204,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Level, Private, Secluded, Views, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 200
Water Body Name: TORCH (Home)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 440
Zoning Description: Recreational
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,022
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI Northland Pines-Con
Middle Or Junior School: VI Northland Pines
High School: VI Northland Pines
Location Information
Directions: North on HWY 45 to left on Torch Lake Rd.; at fork keep to the right/straight and that is Wilsch Rd.; continue to house on left and signs on property
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 8-1123
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Northland Pines Elementary-Land O Lakes
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Northland Pines High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $458,000
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