Imagine waking up to spectacular views of the lake right from your front door! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is tucked away in a peaceful bay, offering ultimate privacy. Whether you're looking for a year-round retreat or a cozy getaway, this property delivers. Spend your days relaxing on the sun deck or enjoying the screened-in porch while soaking in the natural beauty surrounding you. Gather around the campfire in the evening, take in the stunning lake vistas, and listen to the soothing calls of the loons. With an unfinished basement, you have the perfect opportunity to expand the living space to fit your needs. Plus, there’s ample storage with a large shed and unattached garage. Need even more space? The 3.17 wooded acres offers plenty of room for additional buildings or outdoor projects. Located in the snowbelt, this property is a winter sports enthusiast's dream. Hop on your snowmobile and hit the trails directly from your driveway. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
3.17 acresLot Size
$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ANGELA ROTHMEIER• ELIASON REALTY - EAGLE RIVER
Listed by JARED ROTHMEIER• ELIASON REALTY - EAGLE RIVER
Bought with JOHN & DIANE MISINA• ELIASON REALTY - EAGLE RIVER
Rare opportunity to own this 2 bed / 1 BA home nestled on gradual shoreline only 15 feet from the shore of Rock Lake. PREMIUM Location ensures total privacy tucked in quiet bay with eastern exposure. Located on the 3-lake chain that affords 1100 acres of navigable water, perfect for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and all water sports. Home features a natural fireplace with granite hearth & cedar mantle, large full screen porch with waterfront deck, birch cabinetry, and more. House was gutted to the studs and remodeled in the 90’s. Extensive work completed in the last 7 years, including removing crawl space & building 9.5 ft full walkout basement with natural stone facing, gas F/A furnace, new driveway, & landscaping for drainage in 2022. Home, shed & 26x26 ft garage all painted in 2022. A Multi-purpose shed with concrete foundation, electric & windows could be a potential bunkhouse. Exposed walk-out basement with full windows & French doors. Lakeside patio. Lot also has building site.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,499 (+13.8%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2024
$2,196 (+16.1%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2023
$1,891 (+9.3%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2022
$1,729 (−5.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2021
$1,825 (−0.8%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2020
$1,840 (−2.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2019
$1,882 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,834 (−0.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2017
$1,838 (+10.4%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2016
$1,664 (+5.5%)
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
2014
$1,577 (−15.3%)
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
2013
$1,862
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
Tax history for 8728 Rock Lake Rd Rd W
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,499 (+13.8%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2024
$2,196 (+16.1%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2023
$1,891 (+9.3%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2022
$1,729 (−5.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2021
$1,825 (−0.8%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2020
$1,840 (−2.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2019
$1,882 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,834 (−0.2%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2017
$1,838 (+10.4%)
$131,000 + $97,500
$228,500
2016
$1,664 (+5.5%)
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
2014
$1,577 (−15.3%)
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
2013
$1,862
$132,000 + $79,000
$211,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Private, Secluded, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Frontage Length: 163
Water Body Name: ROCK
Lot Size Dimensions: 132 x 896
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,891
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: VI North Lakeland
Middle Or Junior School: VI North Lakeland
High School: ON Lakeland Union
Location Information
Directions: North on Hwy W to Left on Old Hwy O, right at stop sign, 1.3 miles, right on W Rock Lake Rd 1.6 miles to Fire # 8728 on right. Sign on property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.17 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Vilas County
APN: 28-1298
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
North Lakeland Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Lakeland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 27.0mi
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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 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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Estimated sale price
$515,000 – $623,000
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