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$948,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,797 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 13 days ago
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Stunning Year-Round Lake Home on Island Lake! Welcome to your dream lake home! This beautifully maintained, move-in-ready 3BR, 4-bath, sitting on 1 acre with 156+/- ft of shoreline is ready for you. Being part on the Island Chain of Lakes offers access to more than 1,250 acres of water, with endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, snowmobiling, & enjoying everything lake life, year-round. Step inside to a bright, spacious open-concept floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, lake views, & an abundance of natural light. The large eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into the inviting living & dining areas, all overlooking the water. The spacious primary suite offers a private en-suite bathroom, large walk-in closet, & lake views, making every morning feel like a getaway. The main level includes an over-sized laundry room for added convenience, while the walkout basement provides plenty of additional space for entertaining, recreation, storage, or future finishing. The basement also features in-floor heat for additional comfort. Outside, enjoy relaxing on the composite deck overlooking the lake, or head down to the shoreline where you'll find low-level frontage & a sandy bottom, perfect for swimming & enjoying the water. Located in a quiet bay gives this one extra privacy & a peaceful setting. The oversized 2-car attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, boats, toys, & lake gear. Being offered fully furnished, makes it truly ready to enjoy from day one. With the history of a 5 star rating, continuing to use as a short-term rental is a great option as well. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment property, this Island Lake home offers the perfect combination of space, privacy, & four-season recreation. Come experience lake life at its best on the Island Chain of Lakes!

Full Property Details for N879 State Hwy 40

General

  • Price: $948,900
  • Taxes: $8,681 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Wirex_Realtors_Association_of_North_Western_Wisconsin_NWW
  • MLS ID: 1605331
  • Updated: 9/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Water Purifier, Water Softener, Circuit Breakers
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: 13 x 15, Main
  • Bedroom 2: 12 x 12, Main
  • Bedroom 3: 11 x 11, Main

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 15 x 16, Main
  • Family Room: 18 x 20, Lower
  • Kitchen: 14 x 17, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, LP Tank

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: 2 Car, Attached

Location

  • Municipality: Big Bend
  • County: Rusk
  • Driving Directions: From New Auburn, County Hwy M East approx. 6 miles to left (North) on State Hwy 40 approx. 9 miles to property on left (West side of Rd.) Sign on property.

School Information

  • School District: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Fuel: LP Gas
  • Heating/Cooling: Central Air Conditioning, Forced Air, In-Floor

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: Private Septic System, Mound System, Well

Structural Information

  • Description/Design: 1 Story, 4-Season, 1 Story
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Finished, Poured Concrete
  • Square Feet: 3,797
  • Square Feet Range: 3501 to 5000
  • Year Built: 2018

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1
  • Lot Size Range: Between 1 and 5 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 330 x 156 x 190 x 125
  • Zoning: Shoreline

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Name: Island
  • Water Front Desc.: 101 to 199 Feet, Gravel Bottom, Sand Bottom, Shore (Vegetation), Dock/Pier, Lake, Water Frontage on Lot
  • Lake Acres: 1250
  • Lake Depth: 74

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $8,681.13
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Excluded:Equipment-See Remarks, Excluded:Sellers Personal
  • Inclusions: Included:Dishwasher, Included:Dock, Included:Dryer, Included:Fenced Yard, Included:Lp Tank, Included:Microwave, Included:Oven/Range, Included:Range Hood, Included:Refrigerator, Included:Washer, Included:Water Conditioner, Included:Water Softener

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Schools serving N879 State Hwy 40

School District:Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District
NameGradesDistance
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary School
1201 6th Street, Chetek, WI 54728
K-513.9 mi
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Middle School
1001 Knapp Street, Chetek, WI 54728
6-814.2 mi
Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School
1001 Knapp Street, Chetek, WI 54728
9-1214.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for N879 State Hwy 40 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/29/2026
Listed
$948,900
4644.5%
MLS
1/04/2013
Sold
$20,000
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Tax History for N879 State Hwy 40

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,480
10%
$620,800
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2024
$7,730
—
$620,800
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2023
$7,710
11%
$620,800
75%
2022
$6,919
8%
$355,200
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2021
$6,394
-1%
$355,200
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2020
$6,453
253%
$355,200
252%
2019
$1,827
2%
$100,900
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2018
$1,788
8%
$100,900
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2017
$1,652
6%
$100,900
—
2016
$1,557
-4%
$100,900
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2015
$1,628
1%
$100,900
—
2014
$1,609
-2%
$100,900
—
2013
$1,642
—
$100,900
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N879 State Highway 40, New Auburn, WI 54757 (MLS# 1605331) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. N879 State Highway 40 is currently listed for $948,900 and was received on September 29, 2026. Want to learn more about N879 State Highway 40? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Auburn? You can browse all New Auburn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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