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.
Sold for $385,000
$385,000
E13616 Idlewild Rd, Merrimac, WI 53561
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$387,800 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$1,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$387,800
$310,000 - $485,000
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Listed by:
Breanne Eckstein,
First Weber Inc,
Sommer Von Behren,
First Weber Inc
Bought with:
Stacy Zander, 111132-94
NextHome Metro
Source: SCWMLS,MLS#: 2003512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Range/Oven
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Included
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Great room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), At Least 1 tub, Bonus Room
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,071
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 car, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Water ski lake
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Rural-in subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 026071800000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Internet - Cable
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Merrimac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $164,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,874
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Listing terms: Arms Length
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water softener
- Exclusions: Sellers' personal property
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $385,000-3.7%$359/sqft |
Source: SCWMLS #2003512 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$373/sqft |
Source:  WIREX MLS #2003512 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+42.8%$373/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #2003512 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2023 | Sold | $280,000+0%$261/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Contingent | $279,900$261/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1965392 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $279,900+69.6%$261/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1965392 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Sold | $165,000$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2022 | Contingent | $165,000$154/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1944518 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $165,000$154/sqft |
Source: WIREX MLS #1944518 Report a problem | ||
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 |
| 2021 | $1,100 +4% | $94,300 |
| 2020 | $1,058 +4.8% | $94,300 +18.6% |
| 2019 | $1,010 -11.8% | $79,500 |
| 2018 | $1,145 +14.2% | $79,500 |
| 2017 | $1,003 +1.7% | $79,500 |
| 2016 | $986 -10.3% | $79,500 |
| 2015 | $1,099 -24.8% | $79,500 -18% |
| 2014 | $1,462 -1.1% | $96,900 |
| 2013 | $1,478 -2.4% | $96,900 -9.9% |
| 2012 | $1,515 -2.3% | $107,600 |
| 2011 | $1,550 -1.3% | $107,600 |
| 2010 | $1,571 +1.4% | $107,600 |
| 2009 | $1,549 +9.4% | $107,600 |
| 2008 | $1,416 +1.9% | $107,600 |
| 2007 | $1,390 -0.9% | $107,600 +24.4% |
| 2006 | $1,403 -3.7% | $86,500 |
| 2005 | $1,457 +4.6% | $86,500 |
| 2004 | $1,393 +8% | $86,500 |
| 2003 | $1,291 -15.3% | $86,500 +7.5% |
| 2002 | $1,523 | $80,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 53561
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Merrimac Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Sauk Prairie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 7/10Sauk Prairie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Sauk Prairie
- High: Sauk Prairie
- District: Sauk Prairie
Source: SCWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Wisconsin
- Sauk County
- Merrimac
- 53561
- E13616 Idlewild Rd
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