Inexpensive Northern Wisconsin lakefront cottage on Second Black Lake next to the famous Turtle Flambeau Flowage and a short distance from Mercer, WI. Set on a private 1.97 acre lot with towering pines and hardwoods with a stunning south exposed 200'+/- of lake frontage on this lightly populated walleye lake. The 24x32 two bedroom cabin is a fixer upper, but affords an affordable opportunity to get into this popular year round recreational destination. Great fishing, boating, snowmobiling, ATV trail riding are at your doorstep.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.97 acresLot Size
$496Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by DEREK LARSON TEAM• FIRST WEBER - MINOCQUA
Bought with DEREK LARSON TEAM• FIRST WEBER - MINOCQUA
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Market trends in 54547, WI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
95.5%
2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$437K
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
79d
31 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
2 MoM
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Sale history for 5049W Black Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
GNMLS #145705
Jul 7, 2015
Sold
$109,000
$142/sq ft
Sep 29, 2014
Listed
$139,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,436 (+9.4%)
$82,500 + $222,000
$304,500
2024
$4,056 (+15.8%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2023
$3,504 (−5.1%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2022
$3,692 (+1.5%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2021
$3,638 (+83.6%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2020
$1,982 (+0.2%)
$82,500 + $76,000
$158,500
2019
$1,977 (+36.3%)
$82,500 + $76,000
$158,500
2018
$1,451 (+4.1%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2017
$1,394 (+6.3%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2016
$1,311 (−30.4%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2014
$1,884 (−13.2%)
$110,000 + $63,500
$173,500
2013
$2,171
$110,000 + $63,500
$173,500
Tax history for 5049W Black Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,436 (+9.4%)
$82,500 + $222,000
$304,500
2024
$4,056 (+15.8%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2023
$3,504 (−5.1%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2022
$3,692 (+1.5%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2021
$3,638 (+83.6%)
$82,500 + $207,000
$289,500
2020
$1,982 (+0.2%)
$82,500 + $76,000
$158,500
2019
$1,977 (+36.3%)
$82,500 + $76,000
$158,500
2018
$1,451 (+4.1%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2017
$1,394 (+6.3%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2016
$1,311 (−30.4%)
$82,500 + $35,500
$118,000
2014
$1,884 (−13.2%)
$110,000 + $63,500
$173,500
2013
$2,171
$110,000 + $63,500
$173,500
*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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Lot width
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Lot size
1.97 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Iron County
APN
012 1540-0000
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 Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Direction Faces: South
Sq. Ft.: 768
Above Grade Finished Area: 768
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Current Use: Hunting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 200
Water Body Name: SECOND BLACK
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,170
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: IR Mercer
Middle Or Junior School: IR Mercer
High School: IR Mercer
Location Information
Directions: From the Hwy 51/Cty FF intersection just north of Mercer; take FF approx. 6 miles to Musky Point Rd, take Musky Pt Rd north .2 miles to LEFT on Black Lake Rd, .4 miles to property.
Community Information
Community Features: Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.97 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Iron County
APN: 012 1540-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Mercer School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $439,000
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