809 Idlewild Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

$1,925,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,146 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,284 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,925,000 List Date: 6/12/2025 Last Modified: 7/26/2026

Overview

Description

Exceptional Lakefront Property on Balsam Lake — Over 450’ of Frontage! A rare opportunity to own a legacy property on sought-after Balsam Lake with over 450 feet of stunning shoreline and panoramic lake views. This cherished estate has been in the same family for over 27 years and offers the ultimate in lakefront living, with multiple structures and unbeatable versatility. The main cabin features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a cozy loft, and expansive windows that bring the breathtaking views right into your living space. Just steps away, a separate guest cabin adds another 864 square feet, including 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a spacious loft for extra sleeping space, a full kitchen, and lake views from its own living area. Below the guest cabin, you’ll find a workshop and a wine cellar. The property also boasts a boat house for your lake gear, a three-car detached garage, and a seasonal party room that’s made for making memories. Located in the Village of Balsam Lake, you're within wa ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6728029

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 450
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1965
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1157
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1989
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1157
Total SqFt: 3146
Total Finished Sqft: 2405.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Balsam Lake (600020754)
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1157
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 0.81
Assessment Pending: Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Crawl Space; Partial; Partially Finished Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Log Siding Family Room Characteristics: Loft Financing Terms: Cash Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Hard; Rocky; Sand Laundry: Lower Level; Sink Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Island/Peninsula; Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Boat House; Bunk House; Guest House; Workshop Property Subtype: Cabin; Rural Residential Road Frontage: City Street; No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront Type: Lake Front Waterfront View: Panoramic

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-06-26
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2025-07-24
Original List Price: 2100000
Sales Close Price: 1925000
ListPrice: 2100000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 809
Street Name: Idlewild
Street Suffix: Street
Postal City: Balsam Lake
County: Polk
State: WI
Zip Code: 54810
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Tuttles Add

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2: 106004230005

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 16110

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 26x32,16.6x19.6

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1989
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 416

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 1901
Lake Depth: 37

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 32x32
Garage Square Feet: 1024

Public Survey Info

Range#: 17W
Section#: 03
Township#: 34N

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Loft	18x16	Upper
Laundry	25x15	Lower
Foyer	25x10	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	13x13	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	16x9	Upper
Kitchen	15x11	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	25x10	Main
Living Room	19x16	Main
Dining Room	13x10	Main

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 26 - 2026

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809 Idlewild Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 (MLS# 6728029)