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Property Description
A rare retreat in the Village of Maine - former Parade Home sits on 6.5 acres of wooded serenity, offering unmatched privacy, luxury, and lifestyle. With nearly 4,500 sq. ft. above grade and over 6,400 sq. ft. total. Showcasing top-tier craftsmanship & design, the home blends timeless elegance with nature?s tranquility. Attention to details is seen in the granite counters, custom wood and slate floors and specialty lighting. In-floor heating is found in the lower level with forced air & central vacuum throughout. The lower level provides an unmatched entertaining area with a 26 foot custom bar, movie theatre/sports arena setting with two large televisions for your viewing pleasure. This area includes a recreational area with pool/ping pong area along with a steam/spa and spacious exercise room. Meander through your own private trails beneath mature evergreens, enjoy ever-blooming perennials surrounding the property or unwind by the 30x30 fire pit, fenced in with a raspberry patch & fruit tree orchard with 11 trees including apple, plum, cherry and pear. The luxury 64x42 outbuild
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1800 Desert Dr
General
- Price: $1,390,000
- Taxes: $14,339 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Wirex_Central_Wisconsin_Board_of_Realtors_CWBR
- MLS ID: 22600458
- Updated: 2/6/2026
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Water Softener, Carpet, Tile Floors, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Smoke Detector(s), Security System, Cable/Satellite Available, All Window Coverings, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closets, Skylight(s), Sunroom/Florida Room, High-Speed Internet
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Master Bedroom Bath, Whirlpool
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 15 x 13, Main
- Bedroom 2: 13 x 14, Upper
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 4: 12 x 12, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 20 x 21, Main
- Family Room: 24 x 19, Lower
- Kitchen: 17 x 17, Main
- Dining Room: 11 x 16, Main
- Sunroom: 11 x 14, Main
- Other Room 2: Office
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation system, Hot Tub, Patio, Screened porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 9
- Garage Description: Attached, Detached, Heated, Opener Included
Location
- Municipality: Maine
- County: Marathon
- Driving Directions: Hwy K to 20th Ave. to Desert Drive
School Information
- School District: Wausau
- High School: Wausau
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Air Exchanger, Central Air, Forced Air, Radiant, In-floor
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Well, Private Septic System, Mound Septic System
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian/Federal, Prairie/Craftsman
- Description/Design: 1.5 Story
- Exterior Const.: Stucco, Vinyl, Stone
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 6,353
- Square Feet Range: 5001 or More
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Unfin. Below Grnd: 824 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2004
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Building
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: 5 to 9.99 Acres
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $14,339.9
- Tax Year: 2025
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Schools
Schools serving 1800 Desert Dr
School District:Wausau School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Maine Elementary School 5901 N 44th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 | K-5 | 2.1 mi |
John Muir Middle School 1400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
West High School, Wausau, WI 1200 West Wausau Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1800 Desert Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$1,390,000
206.34%
MLS
9/07/2010
Sold
$453,750
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1800 Desert Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,340
6%
$850,500
—
2024
$13,588
-2%
$850,500
—
2023
$13,868
-1%
$850,500
44%
2022
$14,060
9%
$591,700
—
2021
$12,941
5%
$591,700
—
2020
$12,314
—
$591,700
—
2019
$12,270
1%
$591,700
—
2018
$12,119
-2%
$591,700
—
2017
$12,368
6%
$591,700
4%
2016
$11,669
15%
$571,400
15%
2015
$10,112
13%
$496,400
10%
2014
$8,949
-4%
$449,700
—
2013
$9,275
—
$449,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1800 Desert Drive, Wausau, WI 54401 (MLS# 22600458) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 1800 Desert Drive is currently listed for $1,390,000 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 1800 Desert Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wausau? You can browse all Wausau real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
