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Price cut: $55K (8/17)

$1,295,000

16486 John Ln, Townsend, WI 54175

3beds

3,647sqft

$8,675/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1996

1.31 Acres Lot

$1,255,400 Zestimate^®

$355/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Experience exceptional lake living on crystal-clear 145-acre Bass Lake with 137' of hard-bottom sand frontage and 1.31 acres of beautifully maintained waterfront. This quality-built 3,647 sq. ft. home features panoramic lake views, soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, two fireplaces, and a finished walk-out lower level. Maintenance-free exterior, composite wraparound decking and a blacktop driveway. Enjoy the rare, park-like setting with a minimal slope to the shoreline and easy waterfront access—no endless staircase to the lake. Additional features include an insulated heated attached garage, detached 24x32 garage, Generac generator, drilled well & sand point (by the Lake), conventional septic, and new roofs in 2021. Showings delayed until 7/31/26. 48hrs binding acceptance.

30 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom 1

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13x12

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11x10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x29

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 9x9

Family room

Level: Lower
Dimensions: 26x22

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 9x10

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 22x17

Other

Description: Loft
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x22

Other

Description: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8x9

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Forced Air, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

At Least 1 Bathtub
Basement: Full,Full Sz Windows Min 20x24,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Two, Gas, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,647 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,789
Finished area below ground: 858

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 4

Accessibility

Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Door Open. 29 In. Or More, Laundry 1st Floor, Level Drive, Level Lot, Open Floor Plan, Stall Shower

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Lake
Body of water: Bass Lake

Lot

Size: 1.31 Acres
Features: Rural - Not Subdivision, Subj to Shoreland Zoning

Details

Additional structures: Garage(s)
Parcel number: 014270901141
Zoning: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Conventional Septic
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Townsend

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $355/sqft
Tax assessed value: $748,500
Annual tax amount: $6,631
Date on market: 7/28/2026
Inclusions: refrigerator, stove/range, microwave, aluminum dock, bsmnt fridge/bar & 4 stools, bsmt computer desk, det gar workbench. Request full list.
Exclusions: bear lawn ornaments, tree ornaments, bench & bunnies, gar fridge & freezer, gar workbench. Adt'l Not Included: firewood lean-to & firewood

Estimated market value

$1,255,400

$1.19M - $1.32M

$1,947/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Price change	$1,295,000-4.1%$355/sqft
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID #50329872 Report a problem
7/28/2026	Listed for sale	$1,350,000$370/sqft
Source: RANW as distributed by MLS GRID #50329872 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,601 +18.2%	$404,700
2023	$5,583 +3.2%	$404,700
2022	$5,411 -5%	$404,700
2021	$5,696 -1.6%	$404,700
2020	$5,789 +0.7%	$404,700
2019	$5,747 -0.1%	$404,700
2018	$5,750 +5.1%	$404,700
2017	$5,470 -0.7%	$404,700
2016	$5,510 -5.9%	$404,700 -6.1%
2015	$5,855 -7.9%	$430,900
2013	$6,356	$430,900
2011	$6,356 -3.7%	$430,900
2010	$6,597 +1.7%	$430,900
2009	$6,485	$430,900