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3078 Big Bay Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850
About this home
A well preserved farm estate with Lake Superior frontage, on Madeline Island. Pedigreed property built in 1905. Showings are by appointment only
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Tax history for 3078 Big Bay Rd
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Detached, Open
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Sq. Ft.: 357
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 23x13
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 23x18.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 32x16
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 23x16
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 23x18.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 13.25x11.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 14.5x11
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 8x11
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Dimensions: 15.5x11.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Dimensions: 16.5x11.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Deck
- Room Dimensions: 18x10
- Room Level: Main
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Porch
- Room Dimensions: 29x9
- Room Level: Main
- Room 13 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 7x6
- Room Level: Main
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Brick/Mortar, Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Full Masonry
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air, Wood Stove
- Cooling Information: None
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Mud Room, Screened Porch, Deck, Porch
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation Area: 1,640
- Exterior Features
- Patio Porch Type: Deck,Front Porch,Screened
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake View
- Water Body Name: Lake Superior
- Waterfront Num: 600092090
- Lake Acres: 20,795,117
- Lake Bottom: Rocky
- Lake Classification: Not Applicable
- Waterfront Slope: Level
- Waterfront Elevation: 0-4
- Waterfront Feet: 350
- Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: Yes
- Farm Information
- Farm Type: Hobby,Organic
- Crop Type: None
- Property Information
- Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 3,281
- Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,240
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Sub Type Description: Rural Residential
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn, Storage Shed
- Accessibility Features: Doors 36"+, Accessible for Hearing-Impairment, Door Lever Handles, Partially Wheelchair
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3,281
- Amenities: Deck,Ethernet Wired,Kitchen Center Island,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Porch,Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Land Information
- Irrigation Source: Well
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Cleared, Suitable for Horses
- Lot Size Area: 8.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 00
- Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Streets
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $13,923
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax With Assessments: $13,923
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
- Financial Information
- Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Power Company Name: Xcel Energy
- Sewer: Holding Tank, Private Sewer
- Fuel: Propane
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Bayfield
- School District Number: 315
- School District Phone: 715-779-3201
- Location Information
- Directions: get to the isand and take Big Bay rd to home
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
- Topography: Level
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 8.5 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Ashland County
- APN: 014000310400
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 3281
- Main Level Finished Area: 1640.0000
- Building Area Total: 4521
- Age Of Property: 120
- Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 7.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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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 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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