$1,925,000
809 Idlewild Street
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
MLS# 6728029
Status: Closed
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  3146 sqft


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Property Description
Exceptional Lakefront Property on Balsam Lake — Over 450’ of Frontage! A rare opportunity to own a legacy property on sought-after Balsam Lake with over 450 feet of stunning shoreline and panoramic lake views. This cherished estate has been in the same family for over 27 years and offers the ultimate in lakefront living, with multiple structures and unbeatable versatility. The main cabin features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a cozy loft, and expansive windows that bring the breathtaking views right into your living space. Just steps away, a separate guest cabin adds another 864 square feet, including 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a spacious loft for extra sleeping space, a full kitchen, and lake views from its own living area. Below the guest cabin, you’ll find a workshop and a wine cellar. The property also boasts a boat house for your lake gear, a three-car detached garage, and a seasonal party room that’s made for making memories. Located in the Village of Balsam Lake, you're within walking distance to shops, dining, and everything the lake community has to offer. Plus, enjoy the convenience of city sewer/water and natural gas—a rare find on the lake. Offered mostly furnished, this turn-key lakefront estate is ready for its next chapter. Whether you’re hosting family, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying peaceful lake life, this property delivers it all. Start Enjoying the Lake Life Today!

Details
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2025-06-26
Contingency: None
Current Price: $1,925,000
Closed Date: 2025-07-24
Original List Price: 2100000
Sales Close Price: 1925000
ListPrice: 2100000
List Date: 2025-06-07
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 450
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1965
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Baths Total: 3
Bath Full: 1
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1157
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1989
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1157
Total SqFt: 3146
Total Finished Sqft: 2405.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Balsam Lake (600020754)
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1157
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 0.81
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Additional Parcels Information
Property ID #2: 106004230005
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 16110
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 26x32,16.6x19.6
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1989
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 416
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 1901
Lake Depth: 37
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 32x32
Garage Square Feet: 1024
Public Survey Info
Range#: 17W
Section#: 03
Township#: 34N
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 809
Street Name: Idlewild
Street Suffix: Street
Postal City: Balsam Lake
County: Polk
State: WI
Zip Code: 54810
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Tuttles Add
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Basement: Concrete Block; Crawl Space; Partial; Partially Finished
Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Basement
Construction Materials: Block
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Exterior: Log Siding
Family Room Characteristics: Loft
Financing Terms: Cash
Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Lake Details: Hard; Rocky; Sand
Laundry: Lower Level; Sink
Lock Box Type: Combo
Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Island/Peninsula; Tree Coverage - Heavy
Outbuildings: Boat House; Bunk House; Guest House; Workshop
Property Subtype: Cabin; Rural Residential
Road Frontage: City Street; No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary
Stories: One and One Half
Water: City Water/Connected
Waterfront Type: Lake Front
Waterfront View: Panoramic
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Loft18x16Upper
Laundry25x15Lower
Foyer25x10Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom13x13Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom16x9Upper
Kitchen15x11Main
First (1st) Bedroom25x10Main
Living Room19x16Main
Dining Room13x10Main

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Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 26 - 2026

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