Welcome to your Northwoods getaway! This adorable 4-season, 2 BR, 1 BA cottage is perfectly situated on shores of quiet LITTLE GIBSON LAKE only 9 miles from Boulder Junction. Offering classic Northwoods charm with modern conveniences. This property is ideal for those seeking a quiet year-round retreat. This charming cottage was completely remodeled and upgraded in 2021, including electrical and appliances. A new roof was added in 2023. Inside you will find a cozy living space with warm wood accents, large windows, convenient kitchen and cozy dining area. Including a cozy woodburning fieldstone fireplace in the sunken living room for chilly evenings. Sliding glass doors open into your lakeside sunporch to enjoy your morning coffee or the breathtaking sunsets overlooking acres of State land across Little Gibson Lake. A full basement and storage shed is perfect for plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy your own slice of lakefront with room for swimming, Musky fishing and kayaking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$330Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RICK ERNST• CENTURY 21 PIERCE REALTY - BJ
Bought with THE MERZ AND GOLDSWORTHY TEAM• RE/MAX PROPERTY PROS
Hurry In so you dont miss out on owning this Charming 2 bdrm cabin on beautiful Little Gibson Lake! An Absolute MUST SEE! Cozy wood burning, fieldstone fireplace in sunken living room along with fabulous lake views! But you will find MORE - convenient kitchen with breakfast bar and sliding doors leading to the delightful enclosed, lakeside porch to welcome the new day with your morning coffee or soaking in the gorgeous sunset views each evening after a day kayaking. Has partial basement with forced air furnace AND the home comes completely furnished!
GNMLS #142298
Nov 25, 2014
Sold
$83,000
$85/sq ft
Jun 2, 2014
Listed
$92,900
$95/sq ft
Not very often does an opportunity come along to purchase such a great solid little cabin. The Northwood's feel, offering 2 bedrooms, enclosed porch, living room with fireplace, privacy, partial basement, gas forced air furnace. Sold AS IS, Pre-qualification letter or proof of funds and T & C REO Disclosure with all offers. All sizes are estimated, some information is obtained from previous MLS listings. Buyer has an obligation to verify all MLS information. Please allow time typical of banking hours for response. If a purchaser is a licensed agent, no selling agent commission will be paid. LP tank is leased from Ritchie Propane.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,306 (+8.4%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2024
$1,206 (−3.3%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2023
$1,247 (−1.5%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2022
$1,266 (−6.6%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2021
$1,356 (+1.0%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2020
$1,342 (−3.9%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2019
$1,398 (+2.6%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2018
$1,362 (−4.8%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2017
$1,431 (−3.7%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2016
$1,486 (+3.2%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2014
$1,440 (−14.9%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2013
$1,693
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
Tax history for 5939 High Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,306 (+8.4%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2024
$1,206 (−3.3%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2023
$1,247 (−1.5%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2022
$1,266 (−6.6%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2021
$1,356 (+1.0%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2020
$1,342 (−3.9%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2019
$1,398 (+2.6%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2018
$1,362 (−4.8%)
$71,100 + $76,900
$148,000
2017
$1,431 (−3.7%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2016
$1,486 (+3.2%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2014
$1,440 (−14.9%)
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
2013
$1,693
$71,100 + $92,300
$163,400
*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
0.84 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
12-44
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Direction Faces: West
Sq. Ft.: 976
Above Grade Finished Area: 976
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Has View
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 98
Water Body Name: LITTLE GIBSON
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,206
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI Northland Pines-LOL
Middle Or Junior School: VI Northland Pines
High School: VI Northland Pines
Location Information
Directions: From Boulder Junction take Hwy M to Hwy B, to High Lake Rd, to Little Gibson lake Road, to property on the Right.
Subdivision Name: Little Gibson Lake
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 12-44
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Northland Pines Elementary-Land O Lakes
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 15.1mi
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Northland Pines High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 19.5mi
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $371,000
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