Beautiful full log home on the Turtle Winchester Chain of Lakes! Lovely home is situated on 194.64 feet of beautiful sand and rock frontage with 7.24 private wooded acres! Home has beautiful log beam accents, a mixture of tile and wood flooring and half log accents in the lower level walkout. Main floor includes Living Room, dining room with wood burning fieldstone fireplace, open kitchen with breakfast bar, hickory cabinetry, granite counters, bedroom and full bath with shower and soaking tub. Upper loft is the 2nd bedroom. Lower level walkout has family room with wood burning free standing stove, bedroom (no egress window) full bath and utility. 26X36 934 square foot garage has tons of storage space for all your toys! Medium slope leads you down to the beautiful lakefront while the acreage offers room for your own set of recreational trails! Rock Lake is part of the 3 Lake Chain offering 945 acres of water to play in! Enjoy all the seasons with this property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
7.24 acresLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LINDA LONG TEAM• REDMAN REALTY GROUP, LLC
Bought with LINDA LONG TEAM• REDMAN REALTY GROUP, LLC
Take a look at this full log beauty on the Turtle Chain of Lakes! This masterfully crafted full log chalet features a huge deck overlooking the lake, new masonry chimney installed this year, huge loft w/ beautiful lake view (loft currently being used as 2nd bedroom), beautiful fireplace, big bedroom, luxurious bathroom with whirlpool tub, and lovely great room wtowering ceiling and gorgeous lake views. There's a fully finished lower level w/ Vermont Castings stove, sunroom, full bath and laundry/utility room. The lake view will remain unspoiled as the peninsula across the lake is unbuildable. A 3-car detached pole barn style garage w/ electricity offers tremendous storage for your vehicles and toys. All of this is situated on a private 7.24 acre parcel with 195' of beautiful frontage along with a newer pier and boat lift. Come take a look today!
GNMLS #159449
Oct 10, 2016
Sold
$335,500
$182/sq ft
Jul 6, 2016
Listed
$357,000
$193/sq ft
+15
This charming full log chalet on the Turtle Chain exemplifies the highest quality of craftsmanship inside and out and comes with 7.24 acres of land. A huge deck overlooks 195' of Rock Lake frontage featuring beautiful sunrises and water views, which are also visible from inside the home through the beautiful trapezoid windows. Half log stairs lead up to a huge 25 x 16 loft overlooking a charming great room, massive log beams, and a lovely custom crafted fieldstone fireplace. A fully equipped kitchen with Jenn Air cooktop, large bathroom with jet tub, and a large bedroom complete the main level. Downstairs, a fully finished walkout basement features a wood burning stove, tile floors, family room, huge rec room, a full bathroom, storage room, and a laundry/utility room. A huge 3-car garage outside provides ample storage for vehicles and toys. Ideal for a couple or small family, this Turtle Chain log home is brimming with beauty, value, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,772 (+11.9%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2024
$3,370 (+16.1%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2023
$2,903 (+9.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2022
$2,658 (−5.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2021
$2,804 (−0.8%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2020
$2,827 (−2.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2019
$2,892 (+2.6%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2018
$2,818 (−0.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2017
$2,823 (−19.1%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2016
$3,488 (+5.4%)
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
2014
$3,308 (−15.2%)
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
2013
$3,901
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
Tax history for 8688 Rock Lake Rd Rd W
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,772 (+11.9%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2024
$3,370 (+16.1%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2023
$2,903 (+9.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2022
$2,658 (−5.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2021
$2,804 (−0.8%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2020
$2,827 (−2.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2019
$2,892 (+2.6%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2018
$2,818 (−0.2%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2017
$2,823 (−19.1%)
$147,500 + $202,000
$349,500
2016
$3,488 (+5.4%)
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
2014
$3,308 (−15.2%)
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
2013
$3,901
$205,000 + $234,000
$439,000
*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
7.24 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Vilas County
APN
28-1299
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Directions: From Manitowish Waters take CTH W north to left on Old CTH O to right at the "T stop sign" to continue on Old CTH O to right on W Rock Lake Road. Continue on the gravel road to property on right.
Public facts
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Lot Size: 7.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 28-1299
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
North Lakeland Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
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Lakeland High School
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Estimated sale price
$746,000 – $903,000
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