#1999934, Nina Ristow, Listing Office: Turning Point Realty
E13609 Idlewild Rd Merrimac, WI 53561
Property details
About E13609 Idlewild Rd
Spectacular 3 bed/3 bath Lake Wisconsin home with 54 ft +/- of sandy bottom frontage! This incredible home is nestled on a level lake lot with southern exposure and beautiful, panoramic lake views! Many updates! Features include an open floor plan, updated kitchen, spacious living room with wood floors & large windows, and two lakeside bedrooms with walkout balcony/deck to enjoy the sunrise views! The exposed lower level features a large rec room, 2nd kitchen (you can use it as an additional 4th bedroom or guest suite), and a walk-out to the patio, pier, and lake! Bonus second lot with an enormous 2+ car garage for all your toys! When not on the water enjoy lots of great recreation nearby: Golf, Devil's Lake, Great Sauk Trail, Wisconsin Dells, and 2 nearby Downhill Ski Resorts!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Wood or Sim.Wood Floors, Water Softener, Cable/Satellite Available
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 2 Car,Detached,Heated,Opener Included,Garage Stall Over 26 Feet Deep
- Waterfront: Waterfront, Lake Front, Dock, All Sports
- Exterior: Deck, Patio
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,249,000
- Price/SqFt: $503
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,188
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hwy 78 N toward Merrimac to Idlewild, go straight down hill to property.
- Year Built: 1955
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,480 SqFt
- Municipality: Merrimac
- Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
- MLS Number: 1995434
- MLS Name: WIREX_SCW
- Office Name: Restaino & Associates
- Office Phone: (608) 577-2245
- Listing Agent: Craig Endres
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Feb 01, 2017 | Home Sold | $329,900 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $571,300 | $6,188 |
2022 | $382,100 | $5,934 |
2021 | $382,100 | $5,856 |
2020 | $382,100 | $5,342 |
2019 | $290,900 | $4,707 |
2018 | $290,900 | $4,581 |
2017 | $254,000 | $3,707 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Merrimac Community Charter Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•360 School St
5
Grand Avenue Elementary School
Public District 3-5
6.9 mi
•225 Grand Ave
6
Lodi Elementary/OSC Charter School
Public District 3-5
6.9 mi
•101 School St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,926. Most Merrimac, WI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About E13609 Idlewild Rd
The listing price of E13609 Idlewild Rd property is $1,249,000.
The property E13609 Idlewild Rd is a house located in Merrimac, Wisconsin, 53561.
Active Listing: E13609 Idlewild Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for E13609 Idlewild Rd are: Merrimac Community Charter Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Grand Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lodi Elementary/OSC Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lodi Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sauk Prairie Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jack Young Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lodi High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sauk Prairie High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Baraboo High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,188 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 1, 2017 for $329,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at E13609 Idlewild Rd has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property E13609 Idlewild Rd is 2,480 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for E13609 Idlewild Rd is 1955.
This home is located at E13609 Idlewild Rd in Merrimac, WI and zip code 53561. This 2,480 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,249,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Merrimac, WI between March and April 2025 increased by 20%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $282,450, while the average time on the real estate market was 150 days.