Welcome to your Lake Wisconsin retreat! This beautifully remodeled 2-bed, 2-bath cottage is just steps from a lakeside park, offering direct access to kayaking, fishing, & swimming. Tucked into a quiet community, enjoy morning coffee & lake views on your patio. Inside, nearly every inch has been updated in the past 2 years: quartz counters, luxury vinyl plank flooring, carpet, light fixtures, tongue & groove accent walls, & appliances. The versatile bonus room is ideal as a home office, bunk room, or 3rd sleeping area. Fully updated baths. 2 car detached garage has been completely overhauled w/ new siding, windows, electrical, & drywall. A perfect year-round home, investment, or weekend lake getaway, this move-in ready, cozy cottage is the perfect blend of modern updates & lakeside charm.
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$385,000
E13616 Idlewild Road, Merrimac, WI 53561
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$397,300 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$1,692 Estimated rent
Home value
$397,300
$330,000 - $477,000
$1,692/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 08:27pm
Listed by:
Breanne Eckstein HomeInfo@firstweber.com,
First Weber Inc,
Sommer Von Behren 608-393-8483,
First Weber Inc
Bought with:
Stacy Schuster-Zander
Source: WIREX MLS,MLS#: 2003512
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLS
Originating MLS: South Central Wisconsin MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: At least 1 Tub, No Master Bedroom Bath
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Features
- Cathedral/vaulted ceiling, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors
- Basement: Partial,Walk-Out Access,Crawl Space,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,071
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Waterview-No frontage
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Waterview-No frontage
- Waterfront features: Lake, Water Ski Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 026071800000
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Arms Length
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: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Merrimac
- Municipality: Merrimac
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.7%$359/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #2003512 | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$373/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2003512 | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+42.8%$373/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2003512 | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Sold | $280,000+0%$261/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1965392 | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Contingent | $279,900$261/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1965392 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,874 -2.7% | $164,900 |
| 2023 | $1,926 +42.5% | $164,900 +74.9% |
| 2022 | $1,352 +22.9% | $94,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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