For sale

Price cut: $51K (5/21)

$1,699,000

8468 Hower Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548

3beds

1,768sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2007

0.5 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$961/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious loftFinished walkout lower levelCurated landscapingQuartz countertopsNew blacktop drivewayOpen-concept main levelDramatic wall of windows

Immaculate Minocqua Chain home offering panoramic views of Kawaguesaga Lake and Big Ripley Island through a dramatic wall of windows. A gentle slope leads to pristine sand and stone swim frontage, enhanced by new rip rap and curated landscaping. This 3BR/3BA quality-built home features an open-concept main level with a stone gas fireplace, hickory flooring, maple cabinetry, quartz countertops, and SS appliances. The main level includes a bedroom with updated hickory floors and a full bath. Upstairs, a spacious loft (used as a 3rd bdrm) and an additional bedroom are complemented by a full bath. The finished walkout lower level offers LVP flooring, a family room with dry kitchenette, laundry, and full bath. Additional highlights include natural gas, high-speed internet, new generator, oversized 24x36 heated 3+ car garage, and a new blacktop driveway. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Minocqua with direct access to UTV and snowmobile trails.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 11x9'9

Bedroom

Level: Second
Dimensions: 11'8x11

Bedroom

Level: Second
Dimensions: 11'5x9'8

Bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: Basement

Bathroom

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First
Dimensions: 9'6x8'6

Family room

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 18x15

Kitchen

Level: First
Dimensions: 9'8x12'6

Laundry

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12x6

Living room

Level: First
Dimensions: 14'9x15

Other

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 5x8

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Doors: French Doors
Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,768
Total interior livable area: 1,768 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,128
Finished area below ground: 640

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Heated Garage, Driveway
Garage spaces: 3
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Dock, Landscaping, Patio, Paved Driveway
Has view: Yes
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Shoreline - Rocky, Lake Front
Body of water: KAWAGUESAGA (Kewasokogan)
Frontage type: Lakefront
Frontage length: 60,60

Lot

Size: 0.5 Acres
Features: Lake Front, Sloped

Details

Parcel number: MI4368
Zoning description: Residential
Other equipment: Generator

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine,One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 2007

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: County Septic Maintenance Program - Yes, Conventional Sewer
Water: Driven Well, Well
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Shopping

Location

Region: Minocqua

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $961/sqft
Tax assessed value: $503,200
Annual tax amount: $4,565
Date on market: 4/16/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple,Trust
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/21/2026	Price change	$1,699,000-2.9%$961/sqft
Source: GNMLS #216487 Report a problem
4/16/2026	Listed for sale	$1,750,000-2.7%$990/sqft
Source: GNMLS #216487 Report a problem
4/4/2026	Listing removed	$1,799,000$1,018/sqft
Source: GNMLS #215657 Report a problem
1/29/2026	Listed for sale	$1,799,000+103.3%$1,018/sqft
Source: GNMLS #215657 Report a problem
11/17/2023	Sold	$884,900+1.1%$501/sqft
Source: GNMLS #204377 Report a problem
10/24/2023	Pending sale	$874,900$495/sqft
Source: GNMLS #204377 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,450 +4.5%	$503,200 +5.3%
2023	$4,258 +4.7%	$477,700
2022	$4,065 -9.3%	$477,700
2021	$4,484 +1.3%	$477,700
2020	$4,426 +46.4%	$477,700 +58.9%
2019	$3,023 +4%	$300,600
2018	$2,905 +2.4%	$300,600
2017	$2,836 -5.2%	$300,600
2016	$2,991 +2.8%	$300,600
2015	$2,910	$300,600
2014	$2,910 -11.5%	$300,600 -22.2%
2011	$3,288	$386,600

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