DIRECT WATERFRONT ACCESS TO EAGLE RIVER CHAIN- Enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with this home that is located just off of Watersmeet Lake part of the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes. Launch your boat from the permanent pier for a fun filled day on the water with easy access to the ATV trails. The level wooded lot is over 2 acres in size and gives one 219 ft. of privacy. Park your vehicles in the spacious 3 car garage and put your toys in the 24ft long ShelterLogic carport for additional storage. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a new roof and appliances! Enjoy the days and evenings sitting on the lakeside deck overlooking the river and savor the daily sunsets. All of the good things are bundled into this package. Make that buying decision now and enjoy the benefits of our Northwoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by JUDY BARR & ASSOCIATES• RE/MAX PROPERTY PROS
Bought with RICHELLE & TIM KRUSE• ELIASON REALTY - ST GERMAIN
Enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with this home that is located on the Wisconsin River leading into the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes. Launch your boat from the permanent pier for a fun filled day on the water. The lot is over 2 acres in size and gives one 219 ft. of privacy. Toys and such are housed in the spacious 3 car garage. Eagle River, WI is only few minutes away by vehicle or boat to town, the choice is yours. Enjoy the days and evenings sitting on the lakeside deck overlooking the river and savor the daily sunsets. All of the good things are bundled into this package. Make that buying decision now and enjoy the benefits of our Northwoods.
GNMLS #40938
Feb 14, 2003
Sold
$220,000
$125/sq ft
Sep 10, 2002
Listed
$229,000
$130/sq ft
CONVENIENCE TO TOWN BUT STILL SO NICE AND PRIVATE. - LOCATED ON A NICELY WOODED LOT WITH 219 FEET OF - FRONTAGE ON THE WISCONSIN RIVER. HOME INCLUDES AN - ATTACHED 25 X 14 DECK OVERLOOKING THE RIVER.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,013 (+7.1%)
$160,400 + $179,700
$340,100
2024
$1,879 (−9.7%)
$160,400 + $179,700
$340,100
2023
$2,081 (+9.9%)
$160,400 + $182,000
$342,400
2022
$1,893 (+3.2%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2021
$1,835 (−0.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2020
$1,843 (−0.6%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2019
$1,854 (+4.0%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2018
$1,783 (+2.1%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2017
$1,747 (−2.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2016
$1,791 (+5.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2014
$1,700 (−12.7%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2013
$1,948
$157,900 + $78,300
$236,200
Tax history for 5255 Illinois Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,013 (+7.1%)
$160,400 + $179,700
$340,100
2024
$1,879 (−9.7%)
$160,400 + $179,700
$340,100
2023
$2,081 (+9.9%)
$160,400 + $182,000
$342,400
2022
$1,893 (+3.2%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2021
$1,835 (−0.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2020
$1,843 (−0.6%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2019
$1,854 (+4.0%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2018
$1,783 (+2.1%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2017
$1,747 (−2.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2016
$1,791 (+5.4%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2014
$1,700 (−12.7%)
$133,300 + $75,800
$209,100
2013
$1,948
$157,900 + $78,300
$236,200
*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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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.22 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
14-1461-01
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Driveway
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement Details: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Sq. Ft.: 1765
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,765
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Secluded, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: River
Frontage Length: 219
Water Body Name: Wisconsin River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,928
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Phone Available
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 to Illinois Rd., left past Draeger Rd. and #5255
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.22 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 14-1461-01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Northland Pines High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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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
$546,000 – $661,000
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