Spectacular 3 bed/3 bath Lake Wisconsin home with 54 ft +/- of sandy bottom frontage! This incredible home is nestled on a level lake lot with southern exposure and beautiful, panoramic lake views! Many updates! Features include an open floor plan, updated kitchen, spacious living room with wood floors & large windows, and two lakeside bedrooms with walkout balcony/deck to enjoy the sunrise views! The exposed lower level features a large rec room, 2nd kitchen (you can use it as an additional 4th bedroom or guest suite), and a walk-out to the patio, pier, and lake! Bonus second lot with an enormous 2+ car garage for all your toys! When not on the water enjoy lots of great recreation nearby: Golf, Devil's Lake, Great Sauk Trail, Wisconsin Dells, and 2 nearby Downhill Ski Resorts!
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Price cut: $70K (10/1)
$1,159,000
E13609 Idlewild Road, Merrimac, WI 53561
3beds
2,480sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,082,800 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Level lake lotExposed lower levelLarge rec roomPanoramic lake viewsSandy bottom frontageOpen floor planLarge windows
- 244 days |
- 277 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 15, 2025 at 02:42am
Listed by:
Craig Endres Pref:608-577-2245,
Restaino & Associates,
Michael Restaino 608-628-0772,
Restaino & Associates
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 1995434
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLS
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bathroom
- Features: No Master Bedroom Bath
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Features
- Flooring: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
- Basement: Full,Exposed,Full Size Windows,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,480
- Total interior livable area: 2,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 580
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car, Detached, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Dock/Pier, Water Ski Lake
- Body of water: Wisconsin
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: multiple
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- 21+ Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Point Well/Sand Point
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Merrimac
- Municipality: Merrimac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $625,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,563
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, 2 Range/Ovens, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, All Pier Sections,
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
Estimated market value
$1,082,800
$1.03M - $1.14M
$3,005/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $1,159,000-5.7%$467/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #1995434 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $1,229,000-1.6%$496/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1995434 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$504/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1995434 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+294.8%$524/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1995434 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2017 | Sold | $329,000-6%$133/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,046 -2.3% | $571,300 |
| 2023 | $6,189 +4.3% | $571,300 +49.5% |
| 2022 | $5,935 +4.1% | $382,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,175/mo
Principal & interest
$4494
Property taxes
$1275
Home insurance
$406
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 53561
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Merrimac Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Sauk Prairie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 7/10Sauk Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Sauk Prairie
- High: Sauk Prairie
- District: Sauk Prairie
Source: WIREX MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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