Madeline Island 5-bedroom waterfront home sits on 2.96 Acres. Amazing views of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Oversized living room with wall to floor windows, Ponderosa ceiling beams and sliding doors opens to one of the water facing decks. The kitchen flows into the family room, many windows and sliding doors open to a second water facing deck. A fireplace completes the room. The upper floor has a main suite, walk through closest and full bathroom. Midlevel has a huge den/office that can also be used as a bedroom. The Crows Nests sunroom sits high on the third floor. This is the place to be, to watch the Sun Rise. The lower floor offers two more bedrooms and a full bath and a large bonus room that is used for an Art Studio currently. Attached two car garage is insulated w/heat. This home is very spacious with plenty of room for entertaining. 247ft of private Lake Superior beach, large dock that’s great for fishing or swimming. Plenty of room for your kayaks and lawn chairs. Easy to bike to town 2.5 miles.
Sold for $1,250,000 on 10/02/24
$1,250,000
1249 S Shore Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850
5beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
2.96 Acres Lot
$1,325,100 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$3,283 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,325,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,283/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:23pm
Listed by:
Sally North 608-235-4235,
eXp Realty, LLC- WI
Bought with:
Sally North, WI 57953-90
eXp Realty, LLC- WI
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6114356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Beautiful views from main suite, full bathroom and walk in closet.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Bedroom
- Description: Could also be used for Den/Office
- Level: Upper
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 23
Bedroom
- Description: Main Level Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bonus room
- Description: Currently used as a art studio
- Level: Lower
- Area: 644 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 28
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Family room
- Description: Flows from Kitchen, Sliding door to deck, Fireplace.
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 21
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Description: Floor to ceiling windows, Ponderosa Beams, sliding door to Deck.
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 23
Other
- Description: Crows Nest
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s), In Floor Heat, Hot Water, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Water Softener-Owned, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings
- Doors: Patio Door
- Windows: Double Glazed, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Walkout,Bath,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,650
- Finished area below ground: 1,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Heat
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
- Waterfront features: Lake Superior, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Rocky, Sand, Shore-Accessible, Elevation-Medium, Shore-Beach)
- Body of water: Lake Superior
- Frontage length: 247
Lot
- Size: 2.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 247 x 340 x 337 x 387
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 014001631700
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Xcel Energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Holding Tank
- Water: Drilled
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: La Pointe
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2024 | Sold | $1,250,000$313/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114356 | ||
| 9/30/2024 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$313/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114356 | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Contingent | $1,250,000$313/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #6114356 | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$313/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors #6114356 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,951 +10% | $1,114,800 +50.3% |
| 2023 | $20,862 +9.4% | $741,600 |
| 2022 | $19,072 +0.4% | $741,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 54850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALa Pointe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Bayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 5/10Bayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
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