1211 172nd Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

$2,600,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 7,844 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 863,359 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,600,000 List Date: 4/17/2025 Last Modified: 9/15/2025

Overview

Description

Luxury Lakefront Estate on Balsam Lake! Discover the ultimate in luxury and privacy with this stunning lakefront estate on nearly 20 acres with 206 feet of Balsam Lake frontage. Designed by Rekamp Larson Architects and Vivid Interiors, the home blends timeless architecture with modern comfort. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows showcase breathtaking lake views and fill the home with natural light. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and rich wood accents that warm the space. With six spacious bedrooms—five with private ensuites—and laundry on every level, the home is thoughtfully designed for large families or hosting guests. A private sauna, steam shower, and multiple firepits offer relaxation and entertainment, while scenic walking trails wind through the wooded property. Additional highlights include two boathouses, multiple garages, and a charming bunkhouse with a full kitchen and fireplace. Located near the shops and restaurants of Balsam Lake, this rare property offers a peaceful retreat with exceptional amenities. All of this within an hour of the Metro.

Listing Details MLS# 6704524

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
6
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
206
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1987
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
6
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
2132
Above Grd Total SqFt
5712
Below Grd Total SqFt
2132
Total SqFt
7844
Total Finished Sqft
7711.00
Lake/Waterfront Name
Balsam Lake (600020754)
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2132
Garage Stalls
8
Lot Dimensions
See Survey
Acres
19.82
Assessment Pending
Unknown
# Carport Spaces
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Balcony; Cable; Deck; Dock; Exercise Room; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Security System; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Sauna; Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Two Basement Baths; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Brick/Stone; Wood Financing Terms: Conventional Fireplace Characteristics: Amusement Room; Brick; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: 8 ft+ Pour Fuel: Natural Gas; Wood Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Lake Details: Hard Laundry: In Basement; Laundry Closet; Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level; Upper Level Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Boat House; Guest House Parking Characteristics: Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Property Subtype: Cabin Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles; Metal; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Mound Septic Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Modified Two Story Water: Drilled Waterfront View: North

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-09-15
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2025-09-12
Original List Price
3950000
Sales Close Price
2600000
ListPrice
3399000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1211
Street Name
172nd
Street Suffix
Avenue
Postal City
Balsam Lake
County
Polk
State
WI
Zip Code
54810
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Pine Ridge West

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
006000650000
Property ID #3
006000730000

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
14011
Assessment Balance
0

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
38x44; 23x20
Full
Yes

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
5712
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1999

Lake Details

Lake Acres
1901
Lake Depth
37
Hard
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
60x30 32x28
Garage Square Feet
2696
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
17W
Section#
01
Township#
34N

Office/Member Info

Association
WWRA

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Fire Number
1211
Legal Description
LOT 9 CSM1157 V5 PG 148 (444355) LOC IN GOV LOT 5
Listing City
Balsam Lake
Map Page
999
Municipality
Balsam Lake
School District
Unity
School District Phone
715-825-3515
DNR Lake ID#
2620600
DNR Lake Classification
Not Applicable
Zip Plus 4
1131
Property ID Number
006000720000
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
14011
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Luxury Lakefront Estate on Balsam Lake! Discover the ultimate in luxury and privacy with this stunning lakefront estate on nearly 20 acres with 206 feet of Balsam Lake frontage. Designed by Rekamp Larson Architects and Vivid Interiors, the home blends timeless architecture with modern comfort. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows showcase breathtaking lake views and fill the home with natural light. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and rich wood accents that warm the space. With six spacious bedrooms—five with private ensuites—and laundry on every level, the home is thoughtfully designed for large families or hosting guests. A private sauna, steam shower, and multiple firepits offer relaxation and entertainment, while scenic walking trails wind through the wooded property. Additional highlights include two boathouses, multiple garages, and a charming bunkhouse with a full kitchen and fireplace. Located near the shops and restaurants of Balsam Lake, this rare property offers a peaceful retreat with exceptional amenities. All of this within an hour of the Metro.
Directions
From Balsam Lake take Cty Rd I East 2 mi to Left on 122 St to Right on 172nd Ave. Property is on the end of the road.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Cable
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Security System
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Bath Description

Sauna
Yes
Steam Shower
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Two Basement Baths
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Wood
Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Amusement Room
Yes
Brick
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

8 ft+ Pour
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes
Laundry Closet
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Boat House
Yes
Guest House
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes

Property Subtype

Cabin
Yes

Restriction/Covenants

Other Covenants
Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes
Metal
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Mound Septic
Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Modified Two Story
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes

Waterfront View

North
Yes

Room Information

Second Kitchen Dimensions: 20x17 Level: Upper Deck Dimensions: 36x19 Level: Main Patio Dimensions: 51x23 Level: Lower Mud Room Dimensions: 13x5 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x16 Level: Upper Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 13x11 Level: Upper Sixth (6th) Bedroom Dimensions: 17x11 Level: Upper Game Room Dimensions: 21x22 Level: Upper Den Dimensions: 15x19 Level: Lower Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 11x11 Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 10x15 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 13x10 Level: Main Pantry (Walk-In) Dimensions: 6x6 Level: Main Exercise Room Dimensions: 14x13 Level: Lower Bar/Wet Bar Room Dimensions: 17x26 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 18x24 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 18x19 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 13x18 Level: Main
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: September - 15 - 2025
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