$8K Drop!! Enjoy all 28 lakes on the Eagle River Chain from this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. This charmer sits on 100' of frontage on a quiet portion of the Wisconsin River. You are only a few short minutes from "big water". The home has over 1200 sq. ft. , a partial basement, a 28' x 25' garage and a boat shelter. You also have a permanent pier with 2 covered boat slips too. Inside the home, you will find a large eat-in kitchen and the living area with a cozy free standing gas stove. There is a very nice master suite at the rear of the home. The flooring is all new as is the roof. There is a partial basement with a washer and dryer. The home is less than 10 minutes to Eagle River. You have all of the ingredients for year round fun and at an affordable price!
WISCONSIN RIVER RETREAT/HW84684E/DO & JB - Charming get-a-way on the boatable portion of the picturesque Wisconsin River leading into the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes. This four season structure allows use all year around. Small rooms but who cares when you have the beauty of the Northwoods to enjoy. Toys can be stored in the detached 2 1/2 car garage. Get on a waterway that others have paid much, much more for. Seller installed a new drilled well and sanitary system.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,661 (+8.3%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2024
$1,534 (−7.5%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2023
$1,658 (+15.2%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2022
$1,439 (+4.7%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2021
$1,375 (−3.6%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2020
$1,425 (+0.5%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2019
$1,418 (+3.1%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2018
$1,375 (+15.2%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2017
$1,194 (−2.5%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2016
$1,224 (+5.3%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2014
$1,162 (−18.5%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2013
$1,426
$88,800 + $85,400
$174,200
Tax history for 1496 Watersmeet Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,661 (+8.3%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2024
$1,534 (−7.5%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2023
$1,658 (+15.2%)
$138,900 + $157,100
$296,000
2022
$1,439 (+4.7%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2021
$1,375 (−3.6%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2020
$1,425 (+0.5%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2019
$1,418 (+3.1%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2018
$1,375 (+15.2%)
$79,500 + $94,300
$173,800
2017
$1,194 (−2.5%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2016
$1,224 (+5.3%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2014
$1,162 (−18.5%)
$79,500 + $64,900
$144,400
2013
$1,426
$88,800 + $85,400
$174,200
*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
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Vilas County
APN
14-1453
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Interior Entry, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1254
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,254
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front, River Front
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Secluded, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront, River
Frontage Length: 100
Water Body Name: Wisconsin River
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,224
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI Northland Pines-ER
Middle Or Junior School: VI Northland Pines
High School: VI Northland Pines
Location Information
Directions: From Eagle River, Hwy 45N 1 mi to Left on Hwy G West 1.8 mi to Left on Watersmeet Lk Rd 1 mi to straight on Balsam Rd to Left on Watersmeet Lk Rd again to #1496
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 14-1453
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Northland Pines High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Historical weather
Eagle River, WI • 54521
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Estimated sale price
$515,000 – $623,000
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