C "Last Wilderness" is the name of the house! Built on the finest lot on Murphy Lake - where a resort was located named "The Last Wilderness" The lot faces East with sand frontage on this private, clear water, no wake, 81 acre, 52' deep lake. Great fishing on this pretty lake. Built in 1996, this cozy and unique home will take your breath away the minute you step inside. If you are looking for a definite Northwood home with a stunning view -- this is it! Stick built with log siding inside and out. 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms and 2 "Benson built" fieldstone fireplaces. Nice screen porch and cozy sun room, and upper sitting nook give you places to get away by yourself. Family room in lower level has a walk-out lakeside. The gazebo has a fireplace -- a great little get-a-way! 2 garages and several outbuildings provide room for all your lake toys and equipment. A MUST TO SEE TO TOTALLY APPRECIATE ALL ITS VERY UNIQUE QUALITIES! SEDLUDED, PRIVATE PROPERTY!
Lot Features: Level, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 350
Water Body Name: MURPHY
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved, Private Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 400 x 919
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,784
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI North Lakeland
Middle Or Junior School: VI North Lakeland
High School: ON Lakeland Union
Location Information
Directions: Hwy. W North from Manitowish Waters. Left on Winegar Rd.-just past Retreat Bar, Right on Old W Rd. to Left on Murphy Lake Rd. keep straight on gravel private road to #8572 on Right & RE sign.
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Lot Size: 7.48 acres
Style: Other
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County: Vilas County
APN: 22-1075-26
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
North Lakeland Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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Lakeland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 26.3mi
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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 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$838,000 – $1.01M
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