Public Remarks: This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of the coast, and a newer dock and staircase leads to your sandy beach. Inside, a large loft offers flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, a home office, or recreation area. Upper-level bedrooms feature private walkout balconies. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Superior can be seen from every room. Set on three separate lots totaling over 8 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. Enjoy easy access to Madeline Island's shops, restaurants, and attractions while savoring the tranquility and serenity of your own private lakeside sanctuary.
This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of the coast, and a newer dock and staircase leads to your sandy beach. Inside, a large loft offers flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, a home office, or recreation area. Upper-level bedrooms feature private walkout balconies. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Superior can be seen from every room. Set on three separate lots totaling over 8 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. Enjoy easy access to Madeline Island's shops, restaurants, and attractions while savoring the tranquility and serenity of your own private lakeside sanctuary.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,046 (+6.4%)
$331,100 + $338,300
$669,400
2024
$12,256 (−5.1%)
$331,100 + $338,300
$669,400
2023
$12,921 (+7.9%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2022
$11,974 (+0.4%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2021
$11,924 (+2.8%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2020
$11,605 (+5.5%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2019
$11,003 (+6.3%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2018
$10,347 (+2.1%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2017
$10,133 (−0.2%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2016
$10,151 (+4.1%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2015
$9,754 (−0.8%)
$286,400 + $222,000
$508,400
2014
$9,831
$318,200 + $222,000
$540,200
Public record
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3.72 Acres
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County
Ashland County
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014001161701
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
La Pointe, WI • 54850
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Redfin Estimate for 540 Big Bay Rd
$939,433
$26K under list price of $965K
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