EAGLE RIVER CHAIN DEAL - This 3 bedroom 1 bath home is perfect for your family vacation or investment opportunity. Featuring a large master bedroom with patio doors for expansive water views. The kitchen has plenty of room to gather with family & friends. Living area has tongue & groove pine on the walls to give you that "up north" feel & a wood burning stove to warm up to on chilly nights. Recently remodeled, has new siding, new roof done 2 years ago, all new windows & new septic. This property sits right at waters edge and consists of 2.88 acres. Come take a look today!
Major price reduction!! Eagle River Chain Bargain. If you want a cabin up north and you want to be on the Eagle River Chain of 28 lakes, you have to check out this cabin. It has a wood burning stove and a Northwoods-y kitchen. It offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and the parcel is heavily wooded with nice privacy. The lot has 100' on the water and is over 2 acres. The home has a screened porch on the water and a large living room. It is less than 5 minutes to shopping. There is also a pier and the furnishings are included. This one has it all! It is also priced at $125,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,818 (+7.1%)
$184,000 + $123,500
$307,500
2024
$1,696 (−7.3%)
$184,000 + $123,500
$307,500
2023
$1,830 (+39.9%)
$184,000 + $117,800
$301,800
2022
$1,307 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2021
$1,266 (−0.4%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2020
$1,272 (−0.6%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2019
$1,279 (+12.5%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2018
$1,137
$82,500 + $52,500
$135,000
2017
$1,137 (−2.4%)
$82,500 + $55,200
$137,700
2016
$1,165 (+17.9%)
$82,500 + $55,200
$137,700
2014
$988 (−25.5%)
$82,500 + $40,900
$123,400
2013
$1,327
$104,500 + $57,900
$162,400
Tax history for 5053 Illinois Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,818 (+7.1%)
$184,000 + $123,500
$307,500
2024
$1,696 (−7.3%)
$184,000 + $123,500
$307,500
2023
$1,830 (+39.9%)
$184,000 + $117,800
$301,800
2022
$1,307 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2021
$1,266 (−0.4%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2020
$1,272 (−0.6%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2019
$1,279 (+12.5%)
$82,500 + $63,200
$145,700
2018
$1,137
$82,500 + $52,500
$135,000
2017
$1,137 (−2.4%)
$82,500 + $55,200
$137,700
2016
$1,165 (+17.9%)
$82,500 + $55,200
$137,700
2014
$988 (−25.5%)
$82,500 + $40,900
$123,400
2013
$1,327
$104,500 + $57,900
$162,400
*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 size
2.88 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Vilas County
APN
14-1359
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 Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1191
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,191
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,191
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front, River Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront, River
Frontage Length: 100
Water Body Name: Eagle River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Easement
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 1457
Zoning Description: Recreational
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,137
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI Northland Pines-ER
Middle Or Junior School: VI Northland Pines
High School: VI Northland Pines
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 45 N to LEFT on Illinois Rd. to fire # and sign on LEFT.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.88 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 14-1359
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Northland Pines High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 92° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Eagle River, WI • 54521
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Estimated sale price
$433,000 – $524,000
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