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  • $325,000

    1962 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

    1beds
    840sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $387/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Open-concept designBreathtaking sunrises and sunsetsCozy spacious atmosphereSpectacularly wooded lot
    Escape to Your Rustic Hideaway on Big Blake Lake! Leave the city behind and discover the peace and beauty of this charming half-log cedar cabin, nestled on a spectacularly wooded lot overlooking Big Blake Lake. Owned by one family since 1954 and used only as a 3-season cabin, this beloved retreat has been thoughtfully maintained and updated while preserving its timeless character. In 2019, the original ½ cedar logs were completely refinished, and both a new roof and septic system were installed. The lakefront was professionally rip-rapped by Pro Lawn, offering both beauty and lasting protection. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from your dining room table, set before a wall of windows with sweeping views of the lake. Big Blake Lake is known for excellent bass, panfish, and musky fishing, with occasional northern pike and walleye. It’s also a prime spot for boating and water sports — spend sunny afternoons waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, or just cruising the shoreline. With a nearby boat landing, getting on the water is quick and easy. Wander the densely wooded lot, taking in the peaceful sounds of birds and rustling leaves. Inside, relax by the stone fireplace surrounded by tongue-and-groove knotty pine walls. The open-concept design creates a cozy, spacious atmosphere. A porch doubles as a second bedroom, complete with its own electric stove. The cabin is heated with a potbelly stove, and includes: • 2 storage sheds • Furniture included (except the kitchen table and chairs) • Nearby boat landing • New hot water heater. When you walk in for the first time, you’ll feel it — a sense of romance, nostalgia, and the warmth of decades of family fun. This is more than just a cabin; it’s a legacy waiting to be continued. Make this rustic lakeside gem your own!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 08:45am

    Listed by:

    Jenn Rosenow 651-261-7805,

    Edina Realty, Inc.

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6740414MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Porch
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11x10
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9x12
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 368 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23x16
    Porch
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 360 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12x30
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 840
    • Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 840
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Gravel
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(600090855), Lake Bottom(Sand), Lake Acres(208), Lake Depth(14)
    • Body of water: Big Blake Lake
    • Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
    Lot
    • Size: 0.41 Acres
    • Dimensions: 100 x 180 x 106 x 175
    • Features: Many Trees
    Details
    • Foundation area: 672
    • Parcel number: 026016460000
    • Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar
    • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
    Condition
    • Age of Property: 75
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Gas: Wood
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Maplewood On Blakes Lake
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Balsam Lake

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $387/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $251,100
    • Annual tax amount: $2,744
    • Date on market: 6/17/2025
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