First time offered Robinson Lake waterfront property with 13+ acres, approximately 328 feet of frontage, and navigable access to the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes and Bony Lake. This is a rare opportunity to secure a large waterfront parcel with mature pines, low elevation to the water, a well maintained, existing 3-season cabin, & significant future-use potential. The cabin features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, & just under 800 square feet of living space. It includes lake-facing windows, wall furnace heat, laundry hookups, furnishings, and a functional layout for seasonal enjoyment. The water system is not currently set up for year-round use. Use the cabin now as a private getaway, guest cabin, or base camp while planning future improvements. The waterfront is well suited for boating and fishing, with a sandy bottom, some weeds, & enough depth at the end of the included dock for a fishing boat or pontoon. Robinson Lake is navigable to the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes & Bony Lake, giving this property access to a highly desirable and much larger lake system. Swimming may be possible, though buyers will likely appreciate this frontage most for fishing, boating, paddling, and quiet enjoyment. The property includes a private driveway, 1-car garage, and a gorgeous wooded setting with many mature pine trees. Located approximately 30 minutes from Hayward, with Starlink available, it offers a strong balance of privacy and accessibility. The 13+ acre parcel provides rare flexibility. Potential options include building a new lake home while keeping the current cabin for guests, enjoying the land as one private lake retreat, or exploring subdivision of an additional lake lot and back lot. A surveyor has provided an approximate split believed to be workable; any subdivision is subject to Bayfield County Zoning approval & buyer verification. For buyers looking beyond a standard lake cabin, this property offers land, frontage, access, privacy, & long-term opportunity in one compelling package.
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Price cut: $20K (7/15)
$429,000
51690 Birch Lake Road, Barnes, WI 54873
2beds
795sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
13.43 Acres Lot
$415,200 Zestimate®
$540/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private drivewayLaundry hookupsLake-facing windowsWall furnace heat
- 92 days
- 727
- 28
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Audrey Miller 715-350-8000,
Northwest Wisconsin Realty Team
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1602031
Originating MLS: REALTORS Association of Northwestern WI
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Heating
- Propane, Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Windows: Some window coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space,None / Slab,Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 795
- Total interior livable area: 795 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 795
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Over 300 feet, Bottom-Sand, Shore-Vegetation, Dock/Pier, Lake, Waterfront
- Body of water: Robinson
Lot
- Size: 13.43 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1398
- Zoning: Recreational,Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Barnes
- Municipality: Barnes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $540/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,227
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Inclusions: Included:dock, Included:oven/Range, Included:refrigerator, Included:window Coverings
Estimated market value
$415,200
$394,000 - $436,000
$1,146/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $429,000-4.5%$540/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,000$565/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,845 +30.7% | $202,200 |
| 2023 | $2,177 +4.4% | $202,200 |
| 2022 | $2,085 +6.6% | $202,200 |
| 2021 | $1,956 +0.4% | $202,200 |
| 2020 | $1,949 -4.1% | $202,200 |
| 2019 | $2,033 +16.3% | $202,200 |
| 2017 | $1,749 -5.5% | $202,200 |
| 2016 | $1,850 +4.7% | $202,200 -2.9% |
| 2015 | $1,767 -12.7% | $208,200 |
| 2013 | $2,024 +4% | $208,200 |
| 2011 | $1,946 -1.1% | $208,200 |
| 2010 | $1,968 +3.9% | $208,200 |
| 2009 | $1,894 | $208,200 |
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Neighborhood: 54873
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Drummond
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





