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Contingent
    • $965,000

    540 Big Bay Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850

    3beds
    1,528sqft
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    $6,819/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    8.2 Acres Lot
    $933,600 Zestimate®
    $632/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    This is the Madeline Island property you've been waiting for! Located less than a mile from town, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and stunning Lake Superior frontage. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, while more than 450 feet of private shoreline provides breathtaking lake views right outside your door. The shoreline has been protected with riprap to help preserve the integrity of the coast, and a newer dock and staircase leads to your sandy beach. Inside, a large loft offers flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, a home office, or recreation area. Upper-level bedrooms feature private walkout balconies. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Superior can be seen from every room. Set on three separate lots totaling over 8 acres, the property is surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. Enjoy easy access to Madeline Island's shops, restaurants, and attractions while savoring the tranquility and serenity of your own private lakeside sanctuary.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sally North 608-235-4235,

    eXp Realty, LLC- WI

    Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6126352MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Utility Room
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 13
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 13
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 x 18
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 x 13
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 35 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 x 7
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 288 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 x 18
      Loft
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 20
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 240 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12 x 20
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Wood, Electric
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: N/A
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,528 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,528
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, None
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Dock
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake Superior
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake Superior
      • Waterfront features: Lake Superior, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Sand, Shore-Accessible, Elevation-Low, Shore-Beach)
      • Body of water: Lake Superior
      • Frontage length: 456
      Lot
      • Size: 8.2 Acres
      • Dimensions: 456 x 556 x 456 x 551
      • Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage Shed
      • Foundation area: 1225
      • Parcel number: 014001161701, 014001161702, 014001161703
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood, Frame/Wood
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Previously Owned
      • Year built: 1985

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Xcel Energy
      • Sewer: Holding Tank
      • Water: Private, Drilled
      • Utilities for property: Fiber Optic

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: La Pointe

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $632/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $721,500
      • Annual tax amount: $17,099
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 39 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $933,600

        $887,000 - $980,000

        $1,821/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Contingent$965,000$632/sqft
        Source: WIREX MLS #6126352 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$965,000$632/sqft
        Source: WIREX MLS #6126352 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$14,544 +5.5%$669,400
        2024$13,781 -3.6%$669,400 +31.7%
        2023$14,302 +9.4%$508,400
        2022$13,074 +0.4%$508,400
        2021$13,017 +2.6%$508,400
        2020$12,687 +4.9%$508,400
        2019$12,090 +5.8%$508,400
        2018$11,423 +2.3%$508,400
        2017$11,169 +0.7%$508,400
        2016$11,090 +3.7%$508,400
        2015$10,692 +8.8%$508,400 -5.9%
        2014$9,831 -3.5%$540,200
        2013$10,192 +1%$540,200
        2012$10,095 $540,200
        2011-- $540,200
        2010$9,988 $540,200
        2009-- $540,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 54850

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        21 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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