Set on 43 private acres in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, this extraordinary lakefront retreat offers exceptional privacy, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. Conveniently located between Rhinelander and Tomahawk, the property boasts an impressive 1,100 feet of frontage on pristine Wolf Lake. A scenic quarter-mile drive winds through beautifully wooded acreage, leading to the custom Bavarian-inspired home. Designed with timeless architecture and quality craftsmanship throughout, the home features a spacious kitchen with its own fireplace, formal dining room, and a sunken great room highlighted by soaring ceilings, a stunning two-story fireplace, and spectacular western-facing lake views. The main level also includes a private office, laundry area, and a spacious primary suite. The upper level offers two additional suites, a library loft overlooking the great room, and a private two-bedroom guest apartment complete with a full kitchen, dining area, living room, and full bath — perfect for guests or extended family. Nearly every main living area captures breathtaking lake views and unforgettable Northwoods sunsets. The full basement provides abundant storage, workspace, and a relaxing sauna room. Additionally, there's a two-car drive-through garage and a 30’x42’ pole building for all your recreational and storage needs. Extensively updated by the current owners, this one-of-a-kind property is a rare opportunity to own a true Northern Wisconsin legacy retreat.
For sale
$989,000
7690 Highway 8, Rhinelander, WI 54501
5beds
4,946sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
43.77 Acres Lot
$936,200 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom bavarian-inspired homeStunning two-story fireplaceUnforgettable northwoods sunsetsTwo-car drive-through garageLakefront retreatLaundry areaSpectacular western-facing lake views
- 25 days |
- 2,056 |
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Listed by:
SEAN DUNCAN 715-892-2446,
WILD RIVERS GROUP REAL ESTATE, LLC
Source: GNMLS,MLS#: 216989
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15'4x15'3
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15'6x16'10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15'9x16'9
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5'1x8'11
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15'11x13'1
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11'8x10'6
Entry foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10'10x13'2
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22'9x21'8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21'4x26'11
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11'6x10'10
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7'6x5'11
Mud room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10'9x9'2
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7'10x9'5
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Living Quarters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Sauna
- Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Multiple
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,946
- Total interior livable area: 4,946 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,946
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Four Car Garage, Four or more Spaces, Garage, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Landscaping, Out Building(s), Patio, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Shoreline - Fisherman/Weeds, Shoreline - Gravel, Lake Front
- Body of water: WOLF
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: 1100,1100
Lot
- Size: 43.77 Acres
- Features: Lake Front, Level, Open Space, Private, Rural Lot, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: WB382
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Conventional Sewer
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping
Location
- Region: Rhinelander
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,411
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$936,200
$889,000 - $983,000
$1,881/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,000+33%$200/sqft |
Source:  GNMLS #216989 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2021 | Sold | $743,500$150/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #190836 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2021 | Contingent | $743,500$150/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #190836 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $743,500$150/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #190836 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,340 +14.1% | $472,800 |
| 2023 | $5,559 +6% | $472,800 |
| 2022 | $5,243 -25.8% | $472,800 |
| 2021 | $7,063 +6.5% | $472,800 +675.1% |
| 2020 | $6,635 +27% | $61,000 -87.1% |
| 2019 | $5,226 -1.6% | $472,800 |
| 2018 | $5,312 -4% | $472,800 |
| 2017 | $5,533 -9.5% | $472,800 |
| 2016 | $6,116 +2.1% | $472,800 |
| 2015 | $5,989 | $472,800 |
| 2014 | $5,989 +9.1% | $472,800 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $5,487 -16.1% | $480,700 -13.2% |
| 2009 | $6,539 | $553,700 |
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Neighborhood: 54501
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Northwoods Community Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.9 mi
- 5/10James Williams Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.8 mi
- 6/10Rhinelander High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.7 mi
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- Oneida County
- Rhinelander
- 54501
- 7690 Highway 8
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